Luke Fickell plans aggressive offensive strategy against Notre Dame cornerback Leonard Moore
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 11:03 AM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell confirmed he intends to utilize his full passing offense during Sunday's primetime matchup against Notre Dame, refusing to avoid the side of the field covered by star cornerback Leonard Moore. Fickell stated that limiting the offense to one side of the field would hinder the team's overall execution, despite the challenge posed by the preseason All-American. While Notre Dame released a full depth chart and availability report ahead of the contest, Wisconsin opted to provide no such information to the media on Monday. The Badgers enter the game without a veteran starting quarterback or an established deep wide receiver rotation. Fickell acknowledged the risk in the decision, noting that the upcoming game provides an opportunity for Leonard Moore to demonstrate his status as a premier defender. The teams are scheduled to meet this Sunday night to begin their respective seasons.
- •Wisconsin meets Notre Dame in a primetime game this Sunday.
- •Luke Fickell plans to throw toward Leonard Moore despite his All-American status.
- •Notre Dame released a full depth chart and availability report on Monday.
- •Wisconsin did not provide a depth chart or injury report to the media.
- •The Badgers are starting a transfer quarterback for the upcoming season.
- 11:03 AMYahoo Sports — Wisconsin could be playing with fire as it prepares to face Notre Dame
"While Wisconsin didn’t share much during its media availability on Monday, it did share its offensive game plan which might be a bad idea.
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