In their first game under new head coach Luke Fickell, the No. 19 University of Wisconsin football team (1-0, 0-0 Big Ten) defeated Buffalo (0-1, 0-0 Mid-American) 38-17 Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium. In the first sell-out home opener since 2009, 76,224 fans traveled to Camp Randall Stadium to witness Fickell’s head coaching debut. The home opener was also the hottest … [Read more...] about Football: Wisconsin debuts Luke Fickell era with a 38-17 victory over Buffalo
Notes, highlights, projections for UW athletics in 2023
As the summer comes to a close and the weather begins to cool throughout the Midwest, students at the University of Wisconsin will look to sport their pinstripe-laden overalls and Bucky t-shirts during the Badgers’ quest for athletic triumph this fall. The 2023 semester features a group of teams who hope to ignite excitement across campus, highlighted by conference victories, … [Read more...] about Notes, highlights, projections for UW athletics in 2023
Longhorns land former Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst
Less than one year after his departure from Camp Randall and the University of Wisconsin, former Badger head coach Paul Chryst will inherit special assistant duties at the University of Texas at Austin next fall. Chryst, a two-time Big Ten Coach of the Year selection, orchestrated a 65-23 record during his seven-year tenure while commanding the sidelines in Madison. Now, after … [Read more...] about Longhorns land former Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst
Football: Where Wisconsin stands ahead of fall season
Throughout the University of Wisconsin’s 127-year history with a team on the gridiron, only 31 men can stake claim to head coaching duties. Former college athlete and head coach of the University of Cincinnati, Luke Fickell, inherits this title following the impromptu, in-season firing of Paul Chryst, who served as the team’s anchor for seven years. Perhaps the most … [Read more...] about Football: Where Wisconsin stands ahead of fall season
Men’s Hockey: Hastings era moves forward with more new additions
The University of Wisconsin men’s hockey team’s Mike Hastings era has already brought about a lot of change. On the surface, it seems as if many of the changes have been positive — there’s been a huge vibe shift within the program. But, on the other hand, some changes have been negative. A lot has transpired since March. Let’s get caught up on all the changes with the roster … [Read more...] about Men’s Hockey: Hastings era moves forward with more new additions