Overview

• The Badgers fell 27-10 at home to Maryland, trailing 20-0 at halftime and scoring their lone touchdown in the final 28 seconds.
• Athletic director Chris McIntosh cited his belief in Fickell and the program, saying it was important to express support after the defeat.
• Luke Fickell conceded the team “did not play well,” pointing to an interception plus blocked field-goal and punt attempts that undercut any momentum.
• Starting quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. returned from a sprained knee but exited after one series, and backup Danny O’Neil went 14-for-22 for 120 yards with one interception.
• Fickell’s record at Wisconsin stands at 15-15; he is signed through 2031 and earning $7.7 million this fall, with reports placing a potential season-ending buyout near $25 million as the 2-2 Badgers head into a bye before trips to ranked Michigan and October dates with Iowa, Ohio State and Oregon.