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July 29, 2026

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Luke Fickell’s insights from Big Ten media days focused on growth, moving forward

Wisconsin State Journal

Luke Fickell wanted to make clear that things are different with the University of Wisconsin football program.

After two losing seasons and almost all of the conversation about the Badgers over the past nine months centered on his job security, it’s unlikely he’s made a dent in outside perceptions. But he emphasized in each of his four public interviews Tuesday at Big Ten football media days that he sensed the changes on his roster and in his program can lead to success.