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Fickell gets 1-year extension on contract that runs through 2031

Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell is receiving a one-year extension on his contract, now running through the 2031 season, as approved by the school’s athletic board on Wednesday.
The extension occurs after Wisconsin's first losing season since 2001, finishing 5-7 in 2024 and ending a streak of 22 bowl appearances.
The athletic board approved one-year extensions for other coaches, including Kelly Sheffield, Paula Wilkins, and Neil Jones, extending their contracts through January 31, 2030.
Fickell has a 13-13 record at Wisconsin after two seasons, following a successful tenure at Cincinnati.

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Chicago Tribune

Wisconsin gives football coach Luke Fickell a 1-year contract extension through the 2031 season

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell is receiving a one-year extension on a contract that will now run through the 2031 season. The school’s athletic board approved the extension recommendation Wednesday. Fickell originally agreed to a seven-year contract paying him an average of $7.8 million per year when Wisconsin hired him away from Cincinnati in November 2022. That contract calls for him to get an annual review that would result in a…

2 days ago·Chicago, United States

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Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell gets 1-year extension on contract that runs through 2031

Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell is receiving a one-year extension on a contract that will now run through the 2031 season. Fickell originally agreed to a seven-year contract paying him an average of $7.8 million per year when Wisconsin hired him…

2 days ago·United States

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ESPN

Badgers' Fickell gets 1-yr. extension through '31

Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell received a one-year extension that now runs through the 2031 season. The Badgers went 5-7 in 2024 -- their first losing season since 2001.

2 days ago·United States

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Marietta Daily Journal

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Wisconsin gives coach Luke Fickell contract extension

Wisconsin announced Wednesday that head coach Luke Fickell was given a one-year contract extension through 2032.

2 days ago·Georgia, United States

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Spectrum News

Fickell gets 1-year extension on contract that runs through 2031

The school’s athletic board approved the one-year extension recommendation Wednesday.

3 days ago·United States

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Athletic Business

Wisconsin Makes Unexpected Move With Fickel Contract Following 5-7 Season

The University of Wisconsin announced a contract extension for head football coach Luke Fickell through the 2031 season, despite his posting the Badgers' first losing season in 23 years.

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