The Wisconsin Badgers faced a tough day at Michigan Stadium. The 24-10 loss to the No. 20 Wolverines felt like a major gut punch to Luke Fickell and the Badgers. Fickell’s squad started strong with a 12-play, 75-yard touchdown drive, but after that, their offense stalled. Then the third-string QB, Hunter Simmons, couldn’t find rhythm against Michigan’s stout defense. Meanwhile, the Wolverines found their stride in the second half. Running back Justice Haynes rushed for 117 yards, while freshman QB Bryce Underwood took command, making big-time throws and calm decisions that turned the game Michigan’s way.
Naturally, Underwood’s performance became the focal point of Fickell’s post-game presser. Fickell, on his part, didn’t avoid them at all. “ I know who that is,” Fickell said abo