On Tuesday, Wisconsin interim coach and defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard announced that he will not return to the program after this season.
“It has meant the world to me to be able to pour my heart and soul into the UW Football program over the last 7 years,” Leonhard wrote in a statement. “After discussions with my family and Coach Fickell, I will remain the DC through the bowl game but no longer be a part of the staff after the conclusion of the 2022 season. It has been an honor to coach these young men and thank you to all the fans who supported us along the way.