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FILE - Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell celebrates with players after a touchdown during the first half of the team's Guaranteed Rate Bowl NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State, Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, in Phoenix. New coaches often spend their first several months dwelling on the need to instill a different culture into their programs. Fickell says the Badgers already have what he calls a “really good footprint,” something backed up by Wisconsin's 21 consecutive bowl appearances. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Fickell eager to build upon Wisconsin's winning culture

By Steve Megargee Mar. 15, 2023 10:55 AM EDT

Wisconsin safety John Torchio (15) knocks down the ball intended for Oklahoma State wide receiver Brennan Presley during the first half of the Guaranteed Rate Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Wisconsin beats Oklahoma State 24-17 in Guaranteed Rate Bowl

By John Marshall Dec. 28, 2022 01:49 AM EST

Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh, left, introduces new head football coach Luke Fickell at a news conference Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Wisconsin, Oklahoma State bowling after inconsistent seasons

By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2022 03:03 PM EST

Wisconsin interim head coach Jim Leonhard on the field before an NCAA football game between against Wisconsin and Minnesota Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Jim Leonhard says he won't return to Wisconsin staff

Dec. 06, 2022 10:55 PM EST

Luke Fickell speaks after being introduced as Wisconsin's new head football coach Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Wisconsin, Oklahoma State headed to Guaranteed Rate Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2022 05:42 PM EST

Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh, left, introduces new head football coach Luke Fickell at a news conference Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
New Badgers coach Fickell begins by reaching out to players

By Steve Megargee Nov. 28, 2022 08:37 PM EST

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell looks on in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Temple, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Fickell leaves Cincinnati to take over as Wisconsin's coach

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 27, 2022 12:13 PM EST

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams gestures to fans after USC defeated Notre Dame 38-27 an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Ohio State's Day will face doubters now

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 26, 2022 09:33 PM EST

Wisconsin linebacker Darryl Peterson (17) tackles Minnesota running back Trey Potts (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Minnesota rallies late to beat Wisconsin 23-16, keep Axe

By Steve Megargee Nov. 26, 2022 07:31 PM EST

Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman (4) is tackled by South Carolina defensive back Marcellas Dial (24) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
Top 25 Takeaways: Contenders live on edge, where TCU thrives

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 19, 2022 09:30 PM EST

Nebraska's Trey Palmer, right, celebrates a touchdown with teammates, from left, Anthony Grant, Travis Vokolek, Oliver Martin and Turner Corcoran during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Mertz's late sneak for TD pushes Badgers past Nebraska 15-14

By Eric Olson Nov. 19, 2022 03:39 PM EST

Wisconsin interim head coach Jim Leonhard greats safety John Torchio (15) after a play in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Badgers grieve loss of ex-teammate as they prep for Huskers

Nov. 17, 2022 02:25 PM EST

This undated image provided by University of Virginia Athletics shows NCAA college football player Devin Chandler, one of Virginia three football players killed in a shooting, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Charlottesville, Va., while returning from a class trip to see a play. (University of Virginia Athletics via AP)
Slain football players remembered as funny, sweet, ambitious

By Hank Kurz Jr. And Ben Finley Nov. 16, 2022 04:14 PM EST

This combo of undated image provided by University of Virginia Athletics shows NCAA college football players, from left, Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D'Sean Perry. The three Virginia football players were killed in a shooting, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Charlottesville, Va., while returning from a class trip to see a play. (University of Virginia Athletics via AP)
Slain football players remembered as funny, sweet, ambitious

By Hank Kurz Jr. And Ben Finley Nov. 15, 2022 11:20 AM EST

FILE - Virginia's Lavel Davis Jr. (1) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during an NCAA college football game against Richmond in Charlottesville, Va. on Sept. 3, 2022. Davis was one of three Virginia football players killed in a shooting, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Charlottesville, Va., while returning from a class trip to see a play. (Mike Kropf/The Daily Progress via AP, File)
Coach: Slain Virginia football players 'were all good kids'

By Hank Kurz Jr. And Ben Finley Nov. 14, 2022 02:47 PM EST

Wisconsin wide receiver Keontez Lewis (3) catches a 51-yard pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
DeJean's big plays help Iowa top Wisconsin 24-10

By John Bohnenkamp Nov. 12, 2022 07:17 PM EST

Purdue running back Devin Mockobee (45) is tackled by Iowa defensive back Quinn Schulte (30) and linebacker Jack Campbell (31) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Marc Lebryk)
Wisconsin, Iowa attempting to continue second-half surges

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2022 09:45 AM EST

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker, left, fumbles as he is hit by Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter (88) in the end zone during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Athens, Ga. Tennessee recovered the ball and avoided a safety. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Georgia now college football's standard

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 05, 2022 08:56 PM EDT

Maryland head coach Michael Locksley disputes a call during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Guerendo, Allen lead Wisconsin to 23-10 win over Maryland

By Steve Megargee Nov. 05, 2022 03:25 PM EDT

Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen runs against Purdue defensive back Reese Taylor (1) for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Mertz, Allen lead Wisconsin past Purdue 35-24

By Tamira Madsen Oct. 22, 2022 07:27 PM EDT