Luke Fickell ranked low among Big Ten head coaches ahead of 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 10:01 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Luke Fickell, head coach of the Wisconsin Badgers, is ranked among the bottom five Big Ten coaches by On3's Ari Wasserman. Despite Fickell's successful tenure at Cincinnati, his time at Wisconsin has faced criticism due to lack of resources and injuries impacting performance. The Badgers have a favorable schedule for the 2026 season and are expected to improve, especially with a strong recruiting class coming in. Many questions remain about Fickell's future as head coach, with a focus on whether he can elevate the program in the upcoming season.
- •Fickell holds a 57-18 record at Cincinnati.
- •Wisconsin faces a favorable schedule in 2026.
- •Major recruiting class expected to join.
- •Concerns about coaching resources and injuries remain.
- •Fickell's ranking sits below other Big Ten coaches.
- 10:01 AMYahoo Sports — Where does Luke Fickell sit in On3's Big Ten head coach rankings?
"One of the biggest questions surrounding the Wisconsin Badgers' 2026 season is how long Luke Fickell remains the head coach.
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