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Wisconsin Hiring Former USC Defensive Coordinator as Safeties Coach

Luke Fickell has reportedly found the replacement for the Wisconsin football program’s recently departed assistant coach, Colin Hitschler.

The Wisconsin Badgers are hiring former USC defensive coordinator Alex Grinch, according to a report from Colten Bartholomew of BadgerExtra. That information has since been confirmed.

SOURCES: Wisconsin is expected to hire Alex Grinch as the Badgers safeties coach. The former USC, OU and WAZZU defensive coordinator also coached safeties at Ohio State and Mizzou. @CBartWSJ first reported the move.

— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) January 25, 2024

Grinch, an Ohio native, steps into the role of safeties coach vacated by Hitschler, who was considered the Badgers top recruiter and recently joined Alabama’s coaching staff under new head coach Kalen DeBoer.