Wisconsin is making a change.
In a stunning move, Paul Chryst has been fired as the Badgers’ head coach, the university announced Sunday night. The news comes a day after Wisconsin was blown out 34-10 at home by Illinois. Illinois is coached by Bret Bielema, who won three Big Ten titles as the head coach at Wisconsin from 2010 to 2012.
According to ESPN, Chryst's buyout is $16.4 million if he is fired without cause. Chryst's contract went through the 2026 season.
“After a heartfelt and authentic conversation with Coach Chryst about what is in the long-term best interest of our football program, I have concluded that now is the time for a change in leadership,” Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh said.