Luke Fickell reflects on USC coaching rumors prior to matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 7:23 PM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026
Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell, linked to USC's 2021 coaching search, prepares for a game against the Trojans. Fickell was a prominent candidate before USC hired Lincoln Riley after he led Cincinnati to the College Football Playoff. Entering his fourth season at Wisconsin, Fickell aims to improve a disappointing tenure as they face USC this weekend.
- •Luke Fickell was a candidate for USC's coaching position in 2021.
- •USC ultimately hired Lincoln Riley over Fickell.
- •Fickell has struggled during his tenure at Wisconsin.
- •The upcoming matchup is significant for both Fickell and Wisconsin.
- 7:23 PMYahoo Sports — Recalling the Luke Fickell rumors from USC’s 2021 coaching search
"As we all know, the Trojans ultimately hired Lincoln Riley back in 2021, but Wisconsin’s Luke Fickell—then at Cincinnati—was a big name in the search
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