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First, athletics director Chris McIntosh announced on Thursday, Nov. 6 that coach Luke Fickell will be coming back in 2026, to the dismay of many Badgers fans. Then, the Badgers snapped a 10-game Big Ten losing streak by beating No. 24 Washington, 13-10, at a wintry Camp Randall Stadium in Madison on Saturday, Nov. 8.
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Chris McIntosh’s incompetence on full display with new quote about success metric
Chris McIntosh said something an athletic director should never say. It's a long way from "Wisconsin is competing for championships."
In letter to UW fans, director of athletics Chris McIntosh expressed disappointment with the football season and announced elevated financial support.
He announced in October there will be additional financial resources pumped into the program for “investments into infrastructure, staffing and, most importantly, student-athlete recruiting and retention”.
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Wisconsin football is set to play the No. 24-ranked Washington Huskies at home on Saturday. Athletic director Chris McIntosh confirmed coach Luke Fickell will remain with the program in 2026. The Badgers' offense has struggled, ranking near the bottom of the FBS in points and total yards per game.