Luke Fickell ranks low among Big Ten head coaches entering 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 6:57 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Luke Fickell, head coach of the Wisconsin Badgers, has been ranked 14th among Big Ten coaches by On3’s Ari Wasserman. Fickell’s tenure at Wisconsin has seen a disappointing record of 15-19, including a 7-6 season in 2023. Following increased investment into the program this offseason, Wisconsin aims for improvement in the upcoming season. Fickell's ranking places him ahead of only four other coaches, indicating significant pressure for a turnaround this year.
- •Fickell's record at Wisconsin stands at 15-19 since his arrival.
- •He ranked 14th out of 18 Big Ten head coaches this season.
- •Wisconsin had a disappointing 7-6 record in 2023.
- •Increased investment in the team is aimed at improving performance.
- •Fickell's coaching reputation has declined since his success at Cincinnati.
- 6:57 PMYahoo Sports — Where does Luke Fickell rank among Big Ten head coaches?
"The Badgers head coach was ranked a bottom five coach in the Big Ten.
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