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The Late Kick’s Josh Pate Expects Wisconsin Football to Compete for CFP in 2026

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When Luke Fickell became the head coach for the Wisconsin football team, expectations to compete were immediately sky-high, and for good reason. Fickell is widely regarded as one of the best head coaches in all of college football. He and his staff have shown they can recruit at a high level, but can also develop players into NFL-ready prospects.

After a disappointing first season, the Badgers ended the 2023 season with a 7-6 record and a loss to LSU in the ReliaQuest Bowl. But there is still plenty of reason for optimism.

Fickell joined the Wisconsin football program after the Badgers went 7-6 in 2022.