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Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / June 12
Wisconsin Football Coaches Penalized For Now Legal 2023 Phone Calls
Wisconsin football head coach Luke Fickell and outside linebackers coach Matt Mitchell will serve minor suspensions for 2023 violations. In a newly released NCAA referendum, the NCAA notified officials that the Wisconsin football program had committed recruiting violations dating back to 2023 according to Colton Bartholomew of Badger Extra.
Luke Fickell News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / June 12
Will the transfer portal be the answer for the Badgers going forward? 
Luke Fickell identified where the Badgers have to adapt in the Big Ten. The Wisconsin Badgers were one of the busiest teams in the transfer portal this offseason, bringing in 21 transfers and landing a top-15 class in the country, according to 247Sports.
Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / June 12
Wisconsin Badgers' reported NCAA penalties for 2023 recruiting violation should have minimal impact
The NCAA handed down penalties to the Wisconsin Badgers for violating a recruiting rule in 2023 that has since changed, as first reported by the Wisconsin State Journal.
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Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / June 12
Report: NCAA penalizes Wisconsin for recruiting violations in 2023
Several Badgers staffers violated recruiting roles and the program is facing penalties as a result. The Wisconsin Badgers are being penalized for recruiting violations that occurred back in 2023 by several staffers, according to a report from BadgerExtra’s Colten Bartholomew.
Luke Fickell News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / June 12
Is Luke Fickell in a make-or-break situation at Wisconsin in 2025?
The pressuring is increasing on the Badgers head coach ahead of Year 3. It’s been a disappointing start to the Luke Fickell era for the Wisconsin Badgers, who missed a bowl game for the first time in 22 years last season as they stumbled to a 5-7 record.
Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / June 12
4-star receiver among 2026 recruits taking official visits to Wisconsin football during key weekend
It's a small group of visiting players expected for the University of Wisconsin football program this weekend, but they could fill key positions in the Badgers' 2026 class.
Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / June 11
Wisconsin Football Set to Return to Powerful Offensive Line Roots For 2025 Season
During a recent interview with Jim Rome, Wisconsin football head coach Luke Fickell spoke about what the Badgers need to do moving forward. While everyone who calls themselves a fan of the Wisconsin football program feels as though the answer to fixing the program is right in front of them, the only man with the real answers is Fickell.
Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / June 11
Wisconsin Football Aiming to Display ‘Big, Big Difference Maker’ on Offense During 2025 Season
The Wisconsin football staff added multiple new members during the offseason but one such member could be the true different maker this season. New offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes has joined forces with coach Luke Fickell in Madison for this upcoming season and beyond.
Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / June 11
Luke Fickell reveals why the Air Raid system didn’t work in Wisconsin
The Badgers head coach broke down his decision to hire Jeff Grimes as the offensive coordinator. The biggest change for the Wisconsin Badgers this offseason was the hiring of offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes, who replaced Phil Longo after the latter was fired with two games to go in the season.
College Football News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / June 5
Luke Fickell's track record of identifying and developing talent gives hope for Wisconsin Badgers turnaround
Luke Fickell's time with the Badgers hasn't started how he or Wisconsin fans would have wanted. But the way he built up the Cincinnati Bearcats can be a sign of hope for turning things around in Madison.
Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / June 5
Recruiting experts predict Wisconsin Badgers will land commitment from key 4-star RB recruit
The Wisconsin Badgers haven't had too much trouble finding quality running backs, and another one could soon be on the way. Luke Fickell and RB coach Devon Spaulding have been heavily recruiting running back Amari Latimer from Sandy Creek High School in Georgia, and experts think he's going to commit to UW.
College Football News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / June 3
What Wisconsin’s strong recruiting weekend means for the program
The Badgers had some good success this weekend hosting top recruits for official visits. It was a successful football recruiting weekend for Luke Fickell and the Wisconsin Badgers.
Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / June 2
4-star tight end commits to Wisconsin Badgers
Luke Fickell and the University of Wisconsin football program reeled in another tight end from the state of Washington. Jack Sievers, who plays for Everett Archbishop Murphy, announced Monday his commitment to the Badgers.
Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / June 2
Wisconsin Badgers' 2025 football schedule ranked toughest in Big Ten this season
It's no secret that the Wisconsin Badgers have a difficult schedule for the 2025 football season. It's looking to be the toughest schedule of any Big Ten team.
Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / June 1
Another 2026 defensive lineman with Big Ten interest commits to Wisconsin football
Luke Fickell and his University of Wisconsin football staff have targeted Tennessee during their time in Madison, and it's paid off with another commitment.
Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / June 1
LOOK: Wisconsin Badgers recruiting targets share excitement on social media from first weekend of official visits
The Wisconsin Badgers brought in a strong group of recruits for their first weekend of official visits this summer. Luke Fickell and the coaching staff seem to have gone all-out to impress the potential future Badgers, landing a couple of commitments in the process.
Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / June 1
Wisconsin Badgers land commitment of 2026 in-state linebacker with SEC interest
Luke Fickell and the University of Wisconsin football program keeps home an in-state standout. Ben Wenzel, who plays at Appleton North, announced Sunday via On3 his commitment to the Badgers. Wenzel is a three-star recruit by 247Sports and Rivals.
College Football News / Athlon Sports / May 23
Badgers Make Top 5 for Elite DL Jermaine Polk
The Wisconsin football team is entering a crucial time of the year: official visit season. Luke Fickell and his staff have made a lot of noise in the past
College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / April 20
Luke Fickell, Lincoln Riley and More: 5 Big Ten Coaches With Something to Prove
By Mike Huesmann This article is part four of five where I go through each Power Four conference and the Group of 5 looking at coaches who have something to prove in 2025 and what exactly they have to prove.
Wisconsin Badgers News / Yardbarker / February 19
Why Luke Fickell's contract extension with Wisconsin feels odd
The Badgers had been bowl-eligible for 22 straight seasons until 2024.
College Football News / Yardbarker / December 16
Wisconsin lands two starting QBs via transfer portal
Fickell and his staff had to move quickly to restock Wisconsin's shelves at quarterback, and the Badgers have brought in two veteran quarterbacks in one day to try to turn this thing around for the faithful at Camp Randall.
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