Luke Fickell says Wisconsin will target Leonard Moore against Notre Dame
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 4:24 PM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell confirmed the team does not plan to avoid throwing at Notre Dame cornerback Leonard Moore in their upcoming matchup. Despite Moore's reputation as a standout defensive player, Fickell indicated that Wisconsin intends to execute its offensive game plan without shying away from specific individual defensive assignments. The coach emphasized that the Badgers will play their style of football regardless of the opposition's defensive talent in the secondary. This approach suggests a willingness to challenge one of Notre Dame's primary cover threats as part of the team's broader offensive strategy. The team continues preparations for the game, focusing on maintaining their standard offensive approach against the Fighting Irish defense.
- •Luke Fickell will not avoid Notre Dame cornerback Leonard Moore.
- •Wisconsin maintains its offensive strategy regardless of opposing individual talent.
- •The Badgers plan to challenge the Notre Dame secondary during the contest.
- •Coaching staff focus remains on executing Wisconsin's established game plan.
- 4:24 PMYahoo Sports — Badgers won’t avoid Notre Dame star CB: ‘He’ll have a chance to prove he’s the best in the country’
- 6:58 PMESPN NCAAF — Fickell: Badgers won't shy away from ND's Moore
"Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell said his team won't avoid throwing at Notre Dame star cornerback Leonard Moore.
"Luke Fickell is not handcuffing his offense on Sunday.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 4:24 PMBadgers won’t avoid Notre Dame star CB: ‘He’ll have a chance to prove he’s the best in the country’
Luke Fickell is not handcuffing his offense on Sunday.
- ESPN NCAAFAug 31, 2026, 6:58 PMFickell: Badgers won't shy away from ND's Moore
Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell said his team won't avoid throwing at Notre Dame star cornerback Leonard Moore.
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