Wisconsin prepares to face Notre Dame cornerback Leonard Moore
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 8:05 AM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell addressed the upcoming matchup against Notre Dame cornerback Leonard Moore. Widely regarded as a top defensive player in the country, Moore remains a primary focus for opposing offenses. Despite Moore's reputation as a potential early NFL draft pick, Fickell stated that the Badgers plan to maintain their offensive scheme rather than avoiding the cornerback entirely. Fickell noted that Wisconsin intends to challenge Moore in multiple facets of the game, including his ability to set edges and tackle. This approach serves as a test for the Badgers, who look to show improvement following a difficult season last year. The team remains committed to executing their standard game plan while accounting for Moore’s presence on the field.
- •Luke Fickell confirmed Wisconsin will not avoid throwing toward Leonard Moore.
- •Moore is considered a top-tier cornerback and a potential high NFL draft pick.
- •Wisconsin aims to test Moore's edge-setting and tackling skills during the game.
- •The Badgers seek an improved offensive performance this season after struggling in the previous year.
- 8:05 AMYahoo Sports — If Wisconsin wants to challenge Leonard Moore, Notre Dame welcomes it
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Good luck with the Leonard Moore gameplan Wisconsin
- 11:00 AMOne Foot Down — Good luck with the Leonard Moore gameplan Wisconsin - One Foot Down
"Notre Dame's Leonard Moore is considered the best cornerback in the country. That doesn't mean Wisconsin won't throw his way Sunday night.
"Wisconsin doesn’t want to back down to Notre Dame’s Leonard Moore — but maybe they should.
"Wisconsin doesn’t want to back down to Notre Dame’s Leonard Moore — but maybe they should.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 8:05 AMIf Wisconsin wants to challenge Leonard Moore, Notre Dame welcomes it
Notre Dame's Leonard Moore is considered the best cornerback in the country. That doesn't mean Wisconsin won't throw his way Sunday night.
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 11:00 AMGood luck with the Leonard Moore gameplan Wisconsin
Wisconsin doesn’t want to back down to Notre Dame’s Leonard Moore — but maybe they should.
- One Foot DownSep 2, 2026, 11:00 AMGood luck with the Leonard Moore gameplan Wisconsin - One Foot Down
Wisconsin doesn’t want to back down to Notre Dame’s Leonard Moore — but maybe they should.
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