PREP FOOTBALL Badgers running back commit closing in on Wisconsin high school football history Scott Venci Green Bay Press-Gazette Nov 11, 2026 16 hrs ago × Luke Fickell describes how Colton Joseph has handled demotion to QB2 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Kingston Allen’s high school football career will come to an end sometime in the next two weeks.kAm%96 C68:@? >:89E ?6G6C D66 2 A=2J6C =:<6 E96 vC66? q2J }@EC6 s2>6 CF??:?8 324< 282:?]k^AmkAm%92E @=5 DA@CED 25286 E92E C64@C5D 2C6 >256 E@ 36 3C@<6? :D D@>6E9:?8 p==6? 92D E2<6? =:E6C2==J] k^AmkAmw6 :D @? E96 4FDA @7 A6C92AD 9:D 3:886DE 249:6G6>6?E[ 6?E6C:?8 2 (xpp s:G:D:@? a D6>:7:?2= A=2J@77 82>6 282:?DE &?:@? vC@G6 @? }@G] `b ?665:?8 a`c J2C5D E@ DFCA2DD 7@C>6C r@=F>3FD DE2C r@=E@? qCF?6== 2D E96 DE2E6’D 2==\E:>6 CFD9:?8 <:?8]k^Am kAmp==6? C646?E=J ;@:?65 qCF?6== 2D E96 @?=J A=2J6CD :? 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Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Luke Fickell describes how Colton Joseph has handled demotion to QB2 Luke Fickell describes how Colton Joseph has handled demotion to QB2 What's next for quarterback Colton Joseph as Wisconsin football turns to Ryan Hopkins? Ryan Hopkins has taken over as Wisconsin's starting quarterback. What does that mean for Colton Joseph, who has another year of eligibility? Wisconsin's new QB1 earns Big Ten honor after first start Ryan Hopkins garnered attention from the Big Ten Conference after his starting debut. 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Football Luke Fickell says Ryan Hopkins will continue to start at quarterback Updated 18 hrs ago Luke Fickell says Ryan Hopkins will continue to start at quarterback
Men Luke Fickell describes how Colton Joseph has handled demotion to QB2 Updated 16 hrs ago Luke Fickell describes how Colton Joseph has handled demotion to QB2
Men Luke Fickell says TE Jacob Harris' big plays have been pleasant surprise Updated Nov 9, 2026 Luke Fickell says TE Jacob Harris' big plays have been pleasant surprise
Men Luke Fickell on the performance on LT PJ Wilkins Updated Nov 9, 2026 Luke Fickell on the performance on LT PJ Wilkins
Football Luke Fickell shares his thoughts on the College Football Playoff expanding to 24 teams Updated 18 hrs ago Luke Fickell shares his thoughts on the College Football Playoff expanding to 24 teams
Football Luke Fickell says Maryland is playing with "freeness" under interim coach Updated Nov 10, 2026 Luke Fickell says Maryland is playing with "freeness" under interim coach
Men Luke Fickell says getting rushing attack rolling is a priority Updated Nov 9, 2026 Luke Fickell says getting rushing attack rolling is a priority
Men Badgers "back to the grind" preparing for home stretch of season, Luke Fickell says Updated Nov 9, 2026 Badgers "back to the grind" preparing for home stretch of season, Luke Fickell says
Luke Fickell describes how Colton Joseph has handled demotion to QB2 Luke Fickell describes how Colton Joseph has handled demotion to QB2
What's next for quarterback Colton Joseph as Wisconsin football turns to Ryan Hopkins? Ryan Hopkins has taken over as Wisconsin's starting quarterback. What does that mean for Colton Joseph, who has another year of eligibility?
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3 things that stood out from Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell ahead of Maryland Badgers coach Luke Fickell talked about sticking with a freshman quarterback, Maryland's attitude with an interim coach and the expanded Colle…
4 observations after rewatching Wisconsin football's steadying win over Rutgers The new normal at left tackle, a tackling display from a member of the secondary and more jumped off the screen after rewatching the Badgers t…
