Luke Fickell admitted he spent part of last week looking himself in the mirror. More interesting than that was an acknowledgment from the University of Wisconsin football coach that he didn’t like what he saw.
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Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Vinny Anthony II (8) is tackled by Maryland Terrapins defensive back Jalen Huskey (22) in the first half of a game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Danny O'Neil (18) is taken down by Maryland Terrapins defensive lineman Dillan Fontus (46) in the first half of a game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers safety Matt Jung (29) tackles Maryland Terrapins running back DeJuan Williams (0) in the first half of a game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers players react after a tackle against Maryland Terrapins the first half of a game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Maryland Terrapins defensive back Jalen Huskey (22) intercepts the ball, with Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Trech Kekahuna (2) in the first half of a game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers tight end Lance Mason (86) scores a touchdown against Maryland Terrapins defensive back Messiah Delhomme (33) in the second half of a game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers running back Darrion Dupree (6) leaps over Maryland Terrapins defensive back Messiah Delhomme (33) as he carries the ball in the second half of a game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers running back Cade Yacamelli (25) is tackled by Maryland Terrapins defensive back Lavain Scruggs (13) in the second half of a game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Maryland Terrapins wide receiver Shaleak Knotts (4) runs for a touchdown against Wisconsin Badgers safety Matt Jung (29) in the second half of a game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers running back Cade Yacamelli (25) is tackled by Maryland Terrapins defensive back Kevyn Humes (4), left, in the second half of a game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Mason Reiger (22) takes down Maryland Terrapins quarterback Malik Washington (7) in the second half of a game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Mason Reiger (22) reacts after taking down Maryland Terrapins quarterback Malik Washington (7) in the second half of a game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Trech Kekahuna (2) is tackled by Maryland Terrapins defensive back La'Khi Roland (27) in the second half of a game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Maryland Terrapins quarterback Malik Washington (7) looks for a pass in the second half of a game against Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers defensive lineman Ben Barten (68) puts his arm up to stop a field goal kick by the Maryland Terrapins in the first half of a game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. (9) looks for a pass in the first half of a game against Maryland Terrapins at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Vinny Anthony II (8) is taken down by Maryland Terrapins linebacker Trey Reddick (3) in the first half of a game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Danny O'Neil (18) is taken down by Maryland Terrapins defensive back Jalen Huskey (22) in the first half of a game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Danny O'Neil (18) runs with the ball against Maryland Terrapins in the first half of a game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Hunter Simmons (15) slaps hands with teammate tight end Lance Mason (86) after Mason scored a touchdown in the second half of a game against Maryland Terrapins at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Hunter Simmons (15) looks for a pass in the second half of a game against Maryland Terrapins at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers running back Cade Yacamelli (25) is tackled by Maryland Terrapins defensive back Kevyn Humes (4), left, in the second half of a game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell looks on in the second half of a game against Maryland Terrapins at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Fans leave in the fourth quarter of a Wisconsin Badgers football game against Maryland Terrapins at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Vinny Anthony II (8) is tackled by Maryland Terrapins defensive back Jalen Huskey (22) in the first half of a game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Danny O'Neil (18) is taken down by Maryland Terrapins defensive lineman Dillan Fontus (46) in the first half of a game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers safety Matt Jung (29) tackles Maryland Terrapins running back DeJuan Williams (0) in the first half of a game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers players react after a tackle against Maryland Terrapins the first half of a game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Maryland Terrapins defensive back Jalen Huskey (22) intercepts the ball, with Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Trech Kekahuna (2) in the first half of a game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers tight end Lance Mason (86) scores a touchdown against Maryland Terrapins defensive back Messiah Delhomme (33) in the second half of a game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers running back Darrion Dupree (6) leaps over Maryland Terrapins defensive back Messiah Delhomme (33) as he carries the ball in the second half of a game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers running back Cade Yacamelli (25) is tackled by Maryland Terrapins defensive back Lavain Scruggs (13) in the second half of a game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Maryland Terrapins wide receiver Shaleak Knotts (4) runs for a touchdown against Wisconsin Badgers safety Matt Jung (29) in the second half of a game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Mason Reiger (22) takes down Maryland Terrapins quarterback Malik Washington (7) in the second half of a game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Mason Reiger (22) reacts after taking down Maryland Terrapins quarterback Malik Washington (7) in the second half of a game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Trech Kekahuna (2) is tackled by Maryland Terrapins defensive back La'Khi Roland (27) in the second half of a game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Maryland Terrapins quarterback Malik Washington (7) looks for a pass in the second half of a game against Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers defensive lineman Ben Barten (68) puts his arm up to stop a field goal kick by the Maryland Terrapins in the first half of a game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Danny O'Neil (18) is taken down by Maryland Terrapins defensive back Jalen Huskey (22) in the first half of a game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Vinny Anthony II (8) is taken down by Maryland Terrapins linebacker Trey Reddick (3) in the first half of a game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. (9) looks for a pass in the first half of a game against Maryland Terrapins at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Danny O'Neil (18) runs with the ball against Maryland Terrapins in the first half of a game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Hunter Simmons (15) looks for a pass in the second half of a game against Maryland Terrapins at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Hunter Simmons (15) slaps hands with teammate tight end Lance Mason (86) after Mason scored a touchdown in the second half of a game against Maryland Terrapins at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell looks on in the second half of a game against Maryland Terrapins at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Fans leave in the fourth quarter of a Wisconsin Badgers football game against Maryland Terrapins at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Maryland Terrapins defensive back Jalen Huskey (22) reacts in the first half of a game against Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Maryland Terrapins defensive back Jalen Huskey (22) reacts in the first half of a game against Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Vinny Anthony II (8) is tackled by Maryland Terrapins defensive back Jalen Huskey (22) in the first half of a game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Danny O'Neil (18) is taken down by Maryland Terrapins defensive lineman Dillan Fontus (46) in the first half of a game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers safety Matt Jung (29) tackles Maryland Terrapins running back DeJuan Williams (0) in the first half of a game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers players react after a tackle against Maryland Terrapins the first half of a game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Maryland Terrapins defensive back Jalen Huskey (22) intercepts the ball, with Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Trech Kekahuna (2) in the first half of a game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers tight end Lance Mason (86) scores a touchdown against Maryland Terrapins defensive back Messiah Delhomme (33) in the second half of a game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers running back Darrion Dupree (6) leaps over Maryland Terrapins defensive back Messiah Delhomme (33) as he carries the ball in the second half of a game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers running back Cade Yacamelli (25) is tackled by Maryland Terrapins defensive back Lavain Scruggs (13) in the second half of a game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Maryland Terrapins wide receiver Shaleak Knotts (4) runs for a touchdown against Wisconsin Badgers safety Matt Jung (29) in the second half of a game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Mason Reiger (22) takes down Maryland Terrapins quarterback Malik Washington (7) in the second half of a game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Mason Reiger (22) reacts after taking down Maryland Terrapins quarterback Malik Washington (7) in the second half of a game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Trech Kekahuna (2) is tackled by Maryland Terrapins defensive back La'Khi Roland (27) in the second half of a game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Maryland Terrapins quarterback Malik Washington (7) looks for a pass in the second half of a game against Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers defensive lineman Ben Barten (68) puts his arm up to stop a field goal kick by the Maryland Terrapins in the first half of a game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Danny O'Neil (18) is taken down by Maryland Terrapins defensive back Jalen Huskey (22) in the first half of a game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Vinny Anthony II (8) is taken down by Maryland Terrapins linebacker Trey Reddick (3) in the first half of a game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. (9) looks for a pass in the first half of a game against Maryland Terrapins at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
