The Wisconsin Badgers had a bittersweet ending to their 2022 season, as they defeated the Oklahoma State Cowboys 24-17 to win the Guaranteed Rate Bowl, sending off their previous coaches with a final victory as the new era begins at Camp Randall Stadium.
Defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard announced earlier this month that he would not return to Wisconsin after being bypassed for new head coach Luke Fickell. After the bowl game, Leonhard acknowledged that he has heard from several opportunities, but hadn’t come to a decision on his next destination yet.
However, there are several defensive coaches that have found their next location: Stanford.