Luke Joseph Fickell (born August 18, 1973) is an American college football coach and former player. He is the head football coach for the University of Wisconsin–Madison, a position he has held since 2023. Previously he was the head coach at the University of Cincinnati, a position he held from 2016 through 2022.

Luke Fickell was named the University of Wisconsin football's 31st head coach on Nov. 27, 2022. Fickell ushered in a new era of Badger football after elevating the University of Cincinnati football program to new heights during his six seasons as head coach.

22 hours ago · Luke Fickell’s alma mater signs head football coach to seven-year contract. Ben Kenney. Badgers Wire. ... This news has some peripheral meaning for the Wisconsin football program. Head coach Luke Fickell is an Ohio State alumnus, plus he coached there for 15 years (special teams coach from 2002-03, linebackers in 2004, linebackers/co ...

Jan 31, 2025 · Fickell is 3-11 against teams that finished the season with a winning record — not exactly a ringing endorsement for progress at Wisconsin, even if there were close losses to College Football ...

Nov 29, 2024 · Luke Fickell was asked to deliver a message to worried Wisconsin fans and they surely aren't going to like his answer.

Nov 27, 2024 · When Athletic Director Chris McIntosh and the Wisconsin Badgers announced Luke Fickell as their next head coach, there was optimism, pride and — with a 12-team college football playoff on the horizon — hope.

Nov 18, 2024 · MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell says he never expected to make a major staff change with the season still going on. Fickell didn’t go into details Monday about why he changed course and fired Phi Longo as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach a day earlier.

Dec 1, 2024 · It was a difficult season for Wisconsin football and head coach Luke Fickell, as the Badgers finished 5-7. / Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images....

Nov 29, 2024 · Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell explained his message to the Badgers’ fan base after Friday’s 24-7 loss to Minnesota completed the program’s first losing season since 2001. “Just like I told the...

Sep 16, 2024 · The Wisconsin football program is in the hands of one man moving forward, and barring catastrophic failure, coach Luke Fickell will continue to run the ship. Fickell kicked off his tenure with the Badgers last season and made it to a bowl game during his first year as the coach.