If Fickell’s first two years at Wisconsin have proved anything, it’s that there are no guarantees in this process.

Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell explained his message to the Badgers' fanbase after Friday's 24-7 loss to Minnesota clinched the program's first losing season since 2001. "Just like I told the players,

The Wisconsin Badgers lost a 24-7 game to the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Friday, marking their third rivalry loss of the season, dropping their record to 5-7. With a bowl game on the line, there was hope that Wisconsin could muster enough energy to pull off a much-needed victory.