Wisconsin ridiculed for most disappointing tenure in Big Ten history

By admin — In News — July 14, 2026

   ​USA TODAY’s Paul Myerberg did not hold back on Luke Fickell’s time with the Wisconsin Badgers.It’s no secret that wins have eluded the former Cincinnati head coach, but it’s not a stretch to call his time with the Badgers a disaster.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementUW salvaged a few games late last season, against ranked opponents, but Myerberg still has Fickell ranked No. 13 out of the 18 head coaches in the Big Ten.”Fickell’s tenure at Wisconsin has been a total disaster,” he wrote. Myerberg added, “Few saw his bellyflop coming after a stunningly successful run at Cincinnati,””Mistaken hires, misguided schematic changes and sloppily constructed rosters have contributed to one of the most disappointing tenures in recent Big Ten history,” Myerberg said.Fickell has put his best foot forward by assembling a stellar class of 2027, but is it too little too late? Rebuilds take time, and now it’s up to new athletic director Shawn Eichorst to make sure this doesn’t turn out to be the most disappointing tenure in Big Ten football history.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementContact/Follow @TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Jordon Lawrenz on X @jordonlaw_pxp.This article originally appeared on Badgers Wire: Wisconsin ridiculed for most disappointing tenure in Big Ten history  

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