Wisconsin football targeting Luke Fickell as next coach

Colten Bartholomew | Wisconsin State Journal
Nov 27, 2022
Nov 27, 2022 Updated Mar 24, 2026

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Luke Fickell will become the 31st coach in University of Wisconsin football history, Barry Alvarez confirmed to the State Journal.

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