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Luke Fickell seeing 'incredible growth' from Badgers true freshman quarterback Carter Smith

The bar is set really high for true freshmen quarterbacks in modern college football. Some top recruits can step onto campus and thrive right away as 18-year-olds in their first season.

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Wisconsin Badgers opening up kicker competition after another missed field goal vs Indiana

The Wisconsin Badgers had a kicker competition this summer to determine who would get the nod for the regular season. Luke Fickell is ready to open that battle back up after another miss from senior Nathanial Vakos against the Indiana Hoosiers.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 17

Preview: Wisconsin Badgers will face their toughest defensive test to date in SIUE

MADISON, Wis. - Looking to extend one of the conference's longest winning streaks, No.23 Wisconsin wraps up its four-game homestand when it faces Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) at the Kohl Center tonight.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 17

Wisconsin Badgers move up in this week's Associated Press Top 25

MADISON, Wis. – After holding steady last week, the University of Wisconsin is on the rise in the national rankings. After their extended break following an 86-55 victory over Ball State Tuesday, Wisconsin moved up one spot to No.23 in the AP Top 25 in Monday's weekly poll.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 17

Wisconsin Badgers vs. SIUE Cougars | Preview

No. 24 Wisconsin wraps up its four-game homestand when it hosts Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Monday night at the Kohl Center. The Badgers (3-0) are averaging 93.0 points per game and winning by an average margin of 29.3 points per game.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Big Ten Network / November 16

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Luke Fickell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 16

Wisconsin Badgers opening up offense for Carter Smith: 'Find out what this kid can do'

Luke Fickell knew the Wisconsin Badgers had nothing to lose against the Indiana Hoosiers. No one expected them to beat the No. 2 team in the country, so he felt more freedom to let offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes open up the offense for true freshman quarterback Carter Smith in his first-career start.

Greg Gard News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 16

Wisconsin Badgers transfer portal addition surprising with offensive versatility

When the Wisconsin Badgers landed a commitment from Portland transfer Austin Rapp, Greg Gard gushed about the sophomore's ability to shoot the basketball.

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Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 15

Carter Smith gives Wisconsin Badgers hope at QB, showing progress in loss to Indiana

The Wisconsin Badgers have been looking for a quarterback solution all season. Luke Fickell seems to have found something with his fourth-string option: Carter Smith.

College Football News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 15

Wisconsin Badgers running back taken to hospital after taking hits to head against Indiana

The Wisconsin Badgers received a positive update about a scary injury situation in their loss to the No. 2 Indiana Hoosiers. Running back Gideon Ituka took multiple hits to the head on a tackle for loss in the third quarter, and he was down on the field for a long time before being stabilized and taken off on a cart.

Gideon Ituka News / ESPN / November 15

Wisconsin's Ituka exits on backboard after big hits

Wisconsin RB Gideon Ituka was placed on a backboard and carted off the field after taking two big hits on the same play midway through third quarter at No.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / November 15

Wisconsin Badgers’ Starting RB Carted Off Against Strong #2 Indiana

Just weeks after earning the promotion, starting Wisconsin Badgers‘ running back Gideon Ituka has been carted off of the field with an injury against Indiana.

Ricardo Hallman News / Big Ten Network / November 15

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Three Sack First-Half Fuels Wisconsin Badgers as team trails Tough #2 Indiana

The Wisconsin Badgers are still within striking distance of the second-ranked team in college football after the first-half of play in Bloomington. Entering the season, the Wisconsin players and staff alike acknowledged the fact that the team has an unusually strong schedule that could pose issues.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / November 15

Wisconsin Badgers’ freshman QB tasked with daunting first collegiate start

The Wisconsin Badgers will officially start true freshman quarterback Carter Smith against the #2 Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington. Pete Thamel of ESPN broke the news earlier in the morning after reports of the quarterback taking over had been swirling all week.

Luke Fickell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 15

Wisconsin Badgers and Luke Fickell sticking with true freshman QB against Indiana

The Wisconsin Badgers have had more question marks than answers at the quarterback position this season. Between injuries and substandard play, Luke Fickell and the Badgers have waited until hours before kickoff before naming a starter most weeks.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Big Ten Network / November 13

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Luke Fickell News / Yardbarker / November 8

Wisconsin had unexpected passing leader in upset win vs. Washington

Wisconsin had unexpected passing leader in upset win against Washington

Luke Fickell's Wisconsin Badgers scratched out a surprising 13-10 upset win over No. 24 Washington, and the biggest shock came in the form of the Badgers' leading passer.

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Luke Fickell News / Yardbarker / November 6

Wisconsin isn't ready to give up on HC Luke Fickell just yet

Given the big names that have been fired around the college football ranks this season, and when combined with the program's struggles over the past three years, it seemed possible that Wisconsin's Luke Fickell could be the next prominent coach to get sacked. But it's not happening.

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