Wisconsin hasn't been great at recruiting the top players in its own state since Luke Fickell took the helm. There have been many theories about why that's been the case, but yesterday, Fickell changed the narrative. 4-star, Korz Loken, the top player in the state, committed to the Badgers during the Navy All-American Bowl, and his own family threw up the "W" hand sign.
This is big for Fickell and Wisconsin, as this offseason, even after a rough 2025 football campaign, the news has been headed on an upward trajectory. The portal has been a resounding success; the season ended with momentum, and now Fickell secures the top player in his own backyard.