After seven consecutive seasons with Paul Chryst manning the University of Wisconsin’s football team, athletic director Chris McIntosh announced a changing of the guard. Oct. 2, 2022, former defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard was elevated to interim head coach, making him the 31st head coach in program history.
Here’s a brief backstory on how Leonhard got to this point, and who, if not him could be the next full-time head coach.
The Player
Leonhard, a native of Tony, Wisconsin, served as one of the most storied defensive players in Wisconsin history.