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Wisconsin reaches out to its past as it attempts to recapture its identity as a winning program
Luke Fickell is rebuilding the Badgers with 34 transfers and advice from former players after Wisconsin fell to 4-8 last season.
- Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell faces Notre Dame on Sunday at Lambeau Field in Green Bay for the season opener, marking an immediate test of the program's progress after consecutive losing seasons.
- After posting a 17-21 record at Wisconsin, Fickell overhauled the roster by adding 34 transfers, including 27 from other Bowl Subdivision programs to upgrade talent. This financial investment followed back-to-back losing seasons.
- Quarterback Colton Joseph and running back Abu Sama aim to revitalize an offense that averaged 12.8 points per game last season. Safety Matt Jung emphasized the team must be player-led to restore winning standards.
- Joseph said the team adopted the motto "Burn the boats" to show commitment this season. Former linebacker Chris Orr advised the Badgers to function as a brotherhood and hold each other accountable.
- Fickell believes developing NFL-caliber players is essential to competing within the Big Ten and winning championships. How well the Badgers respond this season could determine whether his tenure extends beyond this year.
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Wisconsin reaches out to its past as it attempts to recapture its identity as a winning program
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin reacted to back-to-back losing seasons by tackling the dual challenge of restocking its talent base through the portal while making sure those transfers understood what it takes to win.
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