On October 2, Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh decided to relieve head football coach Paul Chryst of his duties. The Badgers were 2-3, and there were concerns about the program’s direction. The decision was mildly surprising, but there was no question Wisconsin had slipped a little in the past couple of seasons. Of course, once you fire a coach, the next step is hiring a suitable replacement.
Who are the candidates to fill the vacant head coaching position for one of the Big Ten West’s better programs?
Wisconsin Coaching Candidates
-Jim Leonhard – Interim Head Coach
Wisconsin’s defensive coordinator and a former standout player for the Badgers, Leonhard, was named the interim coach and is the odds-on favorite to be named the next permanent head coach.