Wisconsin's Luke Fickell buyout close to $20 million as season approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 11:01 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
As the 2026 NCAA football season approaches, Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell's buyout is nearly $20 million. Fickell, who has a contract through March 2032, has struggled with a 17-21 overall record and 10-17 in Big Ten competition. New athletic director Shawn Eichorst faces a pivotal decision regarding Fickell’s future, especially as the team looks for success after a disappointing tenure. Fickell's upcoming season is viewed as make-or-break, influencing Eichorst's potential decision about a coaching change.
- •Luke Fickell is under contract until March 2032.
- •Fickell's overall record is 17-21 and 10-17 in Big Ten play.
- •The buyout would be close to $20 million.
- •New athletic director Shawn Eichorst has key decisions ahead.
- •The 2026 season is considered make-or-break for Fickell.
- 11:01 AMYahoo Sports — Wisconsin football contract update: Luke Fickell's buyout revealed
"The Wisconsin Badgers brought in Luke Fickell, thinking he'd take them to the College Football Playoffs.
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