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Fickell's Seat Warms: Wisconsin's Struggles Continue
14 Nov
Summary
- Wisconsin lost to Maryland, squandering a fourth-quarter lead.
- Fickell's record drops to 14-20 in Big Ten play.
- A potential buyout of $21.3 million looms for Wisconsin.
Wisconsin's struggles under coach Luke Fickell continued with a significant Week 11 road loss to Maryland. The Badgers squandered a 21-14 fourth-quarter lead at SECU Stadium, marking their third defeat in Big Ten play this season. This latest setback brings Fickell's Big Ten record to 14-20.
Fickell's tenure has not yet met expectations for rebuilding the program into an annual contender. The team experienced a notable slide, including a 30-0 shutout loss to Iowa. Should Wisconsin decide to part ways with Fickell, his contract stipulates a buyout of approximately $21.3 million as of December 1, 2026.
Fickell signed a seven-year contract in late 2022, which has since been adjusted. His overall record at Wisconsin is 23-25 in his fourth season. The program's performance has seen a year-by-year decline in wins, raising concerns about the team's trajectory under his leadership.
