Two years into Fickell's tenure, the Badgers haven’t competed at a championship level and haven’t won hardly any game of consequence.

Wisconsin and coach Luke Fickell have agreed to an extension that pushes his contract out through the 2031 season, the school announced Wednesday. The new deal represents a one-year extension on his existing contract.

Badgers football coach Luke Fickell breaks down the benefits of his new staff structure and what it means for his team.

"Despite the expected one-year contract extension at Wisconsin, Luke Fickell has a lot to prove this fall," Marcello wrote in his latest mailbag. "He's 13-13 overall and the Badge