Luke Fickell mentioned last week the importance of the stretch ahead of his University of Wisconsin football team.
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The scene of Wisconsin football's homecoming game vs. Rutgers in photos
Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell leads his team to Camp Randall Stadium before the game against Rutgers in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen (0) walks to Camp Randall Stadium before the game against Rutgers in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers make their way to Camp Randall Stadium before the game against Rutgers in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Nick Evers (7) walks to Camp Randall Stadium before the game against Rutgers in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin offensive coordinator Phil Longo walks through the Camp Randall Memorial Arch before the game against Rutgers in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Ricardo Hallman (2) intercepts a pass intended for Rutgers Scarlet Knights wide receiver Christian Dremel (6) in the second quarter at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) makes a pass in the second quarter against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers running back Jackson Acker (34) runs the ball against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in the second quarter at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Ricardo Hallman (2) runs the ball in for a 95-yard pick-six against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in the second quarter at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers running back Jackson Acker (34) runs the ball in the second quarter against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) runs the ball in the second quarter against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen (0) runs in a touchdown against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in the second quarter at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Jason Maitre (23) smiles after cornerback Ricardo Hallman (2) scored a touchdown against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in the second quarter at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Ricardo Hallman (2) walks back to the sideline after intercepting the ball and scoring a touchdown in the second quarter at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers running back Jackson Acker (34) runs the ball against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in the fourth quarter at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin tight end Tucker Ashcraft catches a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter of the Badgers' win over Rutgers last season. Ashcraft finished his freshman season with eight catches for 86 yards and one score.
Wisconsin Badgers tight end Tucker Ashcraft (38) celebrates with offensive lineman Riley Mahlman (71) after Ashcraft scored in the fourth quarter at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers nose tackle Curt Neal (92) smiles after defeating the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Darryl Peterson (17) tackles Rutgers Scarlet Knights running back Ja'shon Benjamin (20) along side Wisconsin Badgers linebacker C.J. Goetz (98) in the third quarter at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean (10) tackles Rutgers Scarlet Knights wide receiver Isaiah Washington (14) in the third quarter at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) looks to make a pass against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in the fourth quarter at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell looks at the score board in the fourth quarter at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL

