4 observations after rewatching Wisconsin football's bowl win over Oklahoma State Colten Bartholomew | Wisconsin State Journal Dec 28, 2022 Dec 28, 2022 Updated Oct 7, 2025 × JAKE KOCOROWSKI Badgers running back Braelon Allen shares his bowl preparation and what's next following the win over Oklahoma State. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save PHOENIX — Badgers coach Luke Fickell on multiple occasions said Tuesday’s Guaranteed Rate Bowl would be a glimpse into the future of his program.kAm&?:G6CD:EJ @7 (:D4@?D:? 7@@E32== :D 8@:?8 E9C@F89 E@@ >2?J 492?86D E@ D2J E96C6 H@?’E 36 8C@H:?8 A2:?D 2D E96 C@DE6C 25;FDED E@ u:4<6== 2?5 9:D DE277’D ?6H D496>6D] %96C6 H@?’E 36 A6C764E 7:ED 2?5 E96C6 H:== ?665 E@ 36 D@>6 >2==623:=:EJ @? 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10 things we learned from Wisconsin football's bowl win Luke Fickell's first game at the helm provided a glimpse of the program's future under its new head coach.Â
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How offensive coordinator Phil Longo is tailoring the Air Raid to Wisconsin football While the Badgers offense is set for a significant facelift, coordinator Phil Longo said he always will tailor his scheme to the strengths of …
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