The University of Wisconsin football team (3–7, 1–6 Big Ten) is entertaining the idea of making a change at kicker, and the path to this point has been anything but straightforward.
When Nathanial Vakos hit the transfer portal in late 2022, Wisconsin’s coaching staff moved quickly. He was one of the most sought-after specialists available after putting together a strong freshman season at Ohio. Vakos looked like a proven option with a big leg and someone that the staff believed could bring stability to a position group for several years.
For a minute, it looked like they got that evaluation right.