After a disappointing 5-7 season, and with a brutal schedule looming in 2025, Wisconsin football finds itself in an uncomfortable spot. The Badgers have been very uneven since Luke Fickell took over the head coaching duties, and some fans are wondering if the program is heading in the right direction. Former coach and athletic director Barry Alvarez, who is forever intertwined with Badger football, offered his two cents on Fickell and the program on ESPN Madison.
"I think we have the right person in charge," said Alvarez. "I think Luke [Fickell] understands the Big Ten.