Paul Chryst was dismissed in the middle of the 2022 season, leading the Badgers to hire then-Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell at the end of the regular season.
Wisconsin was predicted to win the Big Ten West in Fickell’s first season at the helm. Despite a promising 4-1 start, the Badgers sputtered in the middle of the season, losing three straight to Ohio State, Indiana, and Northwestern. Wisconsin then defeated Nebraska and Minnesota to reach the ReliaQuest Bowl, which they lost to LSU 35-31.
Offensive Player to Watch: WR Will Pauling
Wisconsin has been synonymous with elite running back play for decades, but the key player to watch on this offense is wide receiver Will Pauling.