Luke Joseph Fickell (born August 18, 1973) is an American college football coach and former player. He is the head football coach for the University of Wisconsin–Madison, a position he has held since 2023. Previously he was the head coach at the University of Cincinnati, a position he held from 2016 through 2022.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s contract with Fickell includes an additional $125,000 in travel and entertainment benefits, two car allowances of $450 per month (or $10,800 per year), a...

Feb 4, 2025 · Since Luke Fickell took over in late November, 2022, all of that seems to be changing. From 2004 to 2014 (according to On3.com rankings) the Badgers signed the top player in Wisconsin. Then after a two-year lull, they did the same between 2017 and 2022.

5 days ago · Coach Luke Fickell is an Ohio State alumnus who coached there for 15 years: special teams coach from 2002-03, linebackers in 2004, linebackers/co-defensive coordinator from 2005-10,...

Luke Fickell was named the University of Wisconsin football's 31st head coach on Nov. 27, 2022. Fickell ushered in a new era of Badger football after elevating the University of Cincinnati football program to new heights during his six seasons as head coach.

Nov 18, 2024 · MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell says he never expected to make a major staff change with the season still going on. Fickell didn’t go into details Monday about why he changed course and fired Phi Longo as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach a day earlier.

Nov 27, 2024 · When Athletic Director Chris McIntosh and the Wisconsin Badgers announced Luke Fickell as their next head coach, there was optimism, pride and — with a 12-team college football playoff on the horizon — hope.

Nov 29, 2024 · Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell explained his message to the Badgers’ fan base after Friday’s 24-7 loss to Minnesota completed the program’s first losing season since 2001. “Just like I told the...

Sep 16, 2024 · The Wisconsin football program is in the hands of one man moving forward, and barring catastrophic failure, coach Luke Fickell will continue to run the ship. Fickell kicked off his tenure with the Badgers last season and made it to a bowl game during his first year as the coach.

Nov 16, 2024 · Before Wisconsin, Fickell was the architect of one of the most remarkable turnarounds in college football history at the University of Cincinnati. Over six seasons, he led the Bearcats to a 57-18 record and turned them from middle-of …