Luke Fickell and Wisconsin football have once again ended up on the wrong side of a high-profile game, dropping their 2026 season opener vs. No. 5 Notre Dame, 41-13.
The latest defeat drops the fourth-year Wisconsin coach’s record to 17-22, with each defeat raising the pressure on his performance in Madison — particularly against ranked opponents. Following the loss to the Fighting Irish, Fickell’s Badgers are 1-12 against Top 25 teams.