Badgers, unranked to open season for 1st time since 2016, optimistic coach Fickell can produce another 2nd-season surge

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin would love to see Luke Fickell make the same type of leap he produced his second year at his previous stop.

Fickell’s experience makes the Badgers confident they can improve upon their 7-6 performance from his debut season in Madison, even as they navigate a tougher schedule in the expanded Big Ten Conference.

“The first year with a new coaching staff is hard, to get everybody acclimated and for everybody to adopt,” cornerback Ricardo Hallman said.

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