Wisconsin’s Rocky Road to Redemption | Wisconsin Badgers Football News

Wisconsin took a brutal 41-13 loss to Notre Dame, but head coach Luke Fickell insists “the season starts now”—a claim that rings hollow with his 17-22 record. Now they’re turning their focus to Western Illinois, an FCS team they’re favored to crush by over 36 points. The game’s outcome could be a litmus test for the offense’s shaky line, especially at right guard, and whether they can protect the QB even in blowout wins. Bright spot? Wide receiver Malachi Coleman had a solid showing against Notre Dame—his speed and route-running could signal a breakout season. This is their chance to reset, build confidence, and iron out kinks before facing tougher opponents. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/209adc0d411ccd8c