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Wisconsin Booed at Home in 27–10 Loss to Maryland as 'Fire Fickell' Chants Erupt

The lopsided home defeat dropped Wisconsin to 2-2, intensifying doubts about Luke Fickell's tenure.

Overview

  • Maryland raced to a 20-0 halftime lead off a blocked field goal and punt, a first-quarter interception and a botched snap, and closed out a 27-10 win at Camp Randall.
  • Wisconsin’s ground game produced just 61 yards on 42 carries and the offensive line surrendered six sacks in another error-filled outing.
  • Billy Edwards returned to start but exited early, and Danny O’Neil finished 14-of-22 for 120 yards with a first-quarter pick, his fifth interception of the season.
  • Boos and chants of “Fire Fickell” echoed through the stadium as fans and former players voiced frustration, and Fickell acknowledged Maryland was the better team and called the result “not easy to swallow.”
  • The Badgers fell to 2-2, and observers warned a looming stretch against Michigan, Iowa, Ohio State and Oregon could jeopardize bowl eligibility without quick improvements.