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Wisconsin Athletic Director Chris McIntosh reinvented the wheel by firing Wisconsin alum Paul Chryst as head coach during the 2022 season and then bypassing interim head coach and alum Jim Leonhard for the permanent HC role despite his status as one of the most respected minds in the game. Instead, McIntosh, himself a UW alum, went outside the Barry Alvarez tree to hire Luke Fickell as the man who would modernize the program, at least in the eyes of McIntosh. Instead, Fickell is proving to be an alien fit who has killed the once unique and successful Badger culture and ways. Wisconsin will stay home for the holidays without a bowl game for the first time since 2001.

Wisconsin Badgers 2024 Season Recap

Certainly, the Badgers were a big disappointment and terrible betting on college football using crypto value in 2024.

Last game, the Wisconsin Badgers lost 24-7 against the Minnesota Golden Gophers as 2-point home dogs. The game went under the total of 41. Wisconsin has a record of 5-7 straight up, 4-8 against the spread, and 6-6 over/under the total. Wisconsin ranks 101st for total offense, 100th for passing, 78th for rushing, and 108th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 44th overall, 14th against the pass, 91st against the rush, and 50th for points allowed. Also, Wisconsin ranks 85th for fewest turnovers lost and 131st for takeaways.

For the first time in 23 years, the Wisconsin Badgers will finish a football season with a losing record. The Badgers fell to Minnesota at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, giving the Gophers the rights to Paul Bunyan's Axe for the third time in the last four years. This loss cemented Wisconsin's first five-game losing streak since 1991.

Unless Wisconsin somehow gets into a bowl game with five wins due to APR, which looks unlikely, a 22-year streak of bowl appearances will be broken. The Badgers have been to a bowl in 27 of the last 28 years, last missing one when they went 5-7 in 2001.

This was another rough game for Braedyn Locke and the Badgers' offense, who were without one of their top receivers Will Pauling. Locke finished 15 of 32 for 130 yards and one touchdown. Wisconsin running backs Tawee Walker and Darrion Dupree combined for just 51 rushing yards on 21 attempts.

The Gophers led 14-0 at halftime and 21-0 early in the third quarter. The Badgers had just three first downs in the first half, their fewest in a first half since 2001. When they picked up their fourth midway through the third quarter, the fans at Camp Randall gave a sarcastic cheer. Locke was 5 of 13 for 37 yards and two sacks in an ugly first half for the Wisconsin offense.

The Badgers had some life when a Minnesota penalty helped set up a Vinny Anthony II receiving touchdown late in the third quarter, but their next possession ended in a missed field goal that would've made it an 11-point game. Wisconsin then went three-and-out, and the Gophers tacked on a field goal to put the game away.

Max Brosmer threw two touchdowns for Minnesota, which got 143 rushing yards from Darius Taylor. The Gophers outgained the Badgers 374 to 166 on the afternoon.

Luke Fickell and Wisconsin now head into an offseason of soul-searching. The Badgers need to find a replacement for Locke at quarterback in 2025. Tyler Van Dyke, who opened this season as the starter, could use his final year of eligibility. Other options include current freshman Mabrey Mettauer, incoming freshman Carter Smith, or a QB from the transfer portal.

2024 Wisconsin Badgers Football Schedule

Wisconsin began playing football in 1892 but did not become a consistent winner until the early 1990s when Barry Alvarez founded a new era of glory. Since their 1993 Rose Bowl and Big Ten championship, the Badgers have missed a bowl game only twice. The Badgers finished in the final national rankings every season but eight since 1998. Wisconsin has had six Big Ten titles since 1993 and five division titles since 2011.

Known as the Godfather, Alvarez retired as head coach in 2005 but remained as athletic director through 2019. He firmly established a formula that has sustained success through three head coaches and tough competition.

Alvarez engineered a formula of in-state offensive linemen and skill players from both in and outside the state. The Badgers have used states like New Jersey to locate dominant running backs such as Jonathan Taylor. The Badgers have developed a reputation for being both “O-Line U” and “Running Back U.”

Previous head coach Paul Chryst epitomized a perfect fit. Chryst grew up in Madison and was a UW quarterback. He led the Badgers to two final top ten national rankings and four in the top 25. But current athletic director Chris McIntosh, a UW alum, former player, and assistant AD, believes the Badgers are capable of more. And that Luke Fickell’s task as the new head coach.

Wisconsin has had many great players, including the days before Alvarez. Alan Ameche won the Heisman trophy in 1954 as a top running back. While Alvarez running back, Ron Dayne hoisted the Heisman in 1999. Jonathan Taylor, Melvin Gordon, Montee Ball, Russell Wilson, Pat Richter, and Elroy Hirsch are among the past marquee men of Madison.

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