Former players have been expressing concerns about Luke Fickell's in-state recruiting efforts. The latest name to lend his voice to the issue is a Wisconsin Badgers legend.

Wisconsin Badgers head football coach Luke Fickell continues to rank among the highest-paid college coaches, but his position has slipped since last year.

UW team leaders Jake Renfro and Ricardo Hallman said that athletic director Chris McIntosh met with the team. Here is what they said happened.

Amid growing frustration around the program, McIntosh stresses long-term support and investment in Wisconsin football

Against the Oregon Ducks on Saturday, the Wisconsin Badgers looked like a team that hasn't given up and are still playing hard for each other. Head coach Luke F

Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh expressed support for Badgers football coach Luke Fickell during a difficult 2-5 season

Since then, it’s been completely downhill. Simmons had an ugly performance against the Iowa Hawkeyes, completing 8 of 21 passes for 82 yards, while turning the ball over three times in the first half. Then, against Ohio State, Simmons was just 6 of 12 for 54 yards and an interception.

The Wisconsin Badgers won't get a moral victory for playing the Oregon Ducks closer than anyone expected. But the 21-7 loss in Eugene revealed some of Luke Fick