Coaching change
Wisconsin hires Luke Fickell
Wisconsin hired Luke Fickell as head coach. Wikipedia
Before
Previous head coachPaul Chryst67-26
After
New head coachLuke Fickellfrom Cincinnati (2017-2022); Cincinnati finished 9-4 in 2022
Where the program stood around the hire
Before: ranked 16th of 131 in 2022. Next: 20th, 24th.
Rank among the programs the Zeitgeist List scored that season, at season end; a lower number is better. How the Zeitgeist List works.
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| Season | Rank | Where that sits | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 17th of 130 | top 25 | 10-4 |
| 2020 | 15th of 127 | top 25 | – |
| 2021 | 16th of 130 | top 25 | 9-4 |
| 2022 | 16th of 131 | top 25 | 7-6 |
| 2023 | 20th of 133 | top 25 | 7-6 |
| 2024 | 24th of 134 | top 25 | 5-7 |
| 2025 | 29th of 136 | upper half | 4-8 |
More facts
- Luke Fickell succeeded Paul Chryst (67-26), who left on October 2, 2022. Wikipedia, dated October 2, 2022
- Luke Fickell came from Cincinnati (2017-2022). Wikipedia
- Jim Leonhard had been interim head coach. Wikipedia
Latest source dated October 2, 2022.