Wisconsin is still not pulling the plug on Luke Fickell despite the Badgers’ rough 2-6 start. But for how long? Athletic director Chris McIntosh publicly backed Fickell, the coach he hired and whose fate is tied to his own. Their recent loss against Oregon is another addition to their already sinking season. The Badgers fought hard on defense, holding Oregon’s high-powered offense to just seven points in the first half. But Wisconsin was missing key players on both sides and entered as a heavy underdog, yet the effort was visible.

This loss keeps Wisconsin 0-5 in Big Ten play, deepening the hole and raising more questions about the team’s leadership. But the Wisconsin administration already made up its mind on Fickell and where it would want to invest its finances. “ An in-season change

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