Jim Leonhard
This isn’t the first time Wisconsin defensive coordinator Mike Tressel has faced the challenge of building on the accomplishments of a popular predecessor.
PHOENIX (AP) — The Luke Fickell era at Wisconsin will have a soft opening.
Fickell will be on the sideline against Oklahoma State on Tuesday night in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl.
Fickell will be on the sideline against Oklahoma State on Tuesday night in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Jim Leonhard, who served as Wisconsin’s interim coach for the last seven games of the regular season, says he won’t be back with the Badgers next season.
Wisconsin (6-6, Big Ten) vs. Oklahoma State (7-5, Big 12) Dec. 27, 10:15 p.m. ET
LOCATION: Phoenix
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LOCATION: Phoenix
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin interim head coach Jim Leonhard said Thursday his players are still grieving the loss of former Badgers receiver Devin Chandler and believes it might keep some from being focused enough to play Saturday at Nebraska.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s players are making a strong argument that interim head coach Jim Leonhard deserves to have the job for keeps.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Graham Mertz likes the direction that Wisconsin interim coach Jim Leonhard is taking the Badgers
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Quarterback Payton Thorne threw a 27-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Jayden Reed in the second overtime Saturday to lift Michigan State to a 34-28 victory over Wisconsin.
Wisconsin (3-3, 1-2 Big Ten) at Michigan State (2-4, 0-3), Saturday, 4 p.m. ET (Fox)
Line: Wisconsin by 7½, according to FanDuel Sportsbook
Line: Wisconsin by 7½, according to FanDuel Sportsbook
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin offensive tackle Logan Brown has been dismissed from the team because of an “internal incident,” interim coach Jim Leonhard said Thursday.
Jim Leonhard would have preferred much different circumstances, but the former Wisconsin safety and NFL veteran has been given the opportunity to lead his alma mater’s football program.
Wisconsin has fired head coach Paul Chryst after a 2-3 start to his eighth season leading his alma mater.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin has boasted one of the nation’s stingiest defenses virtually every season since Jim Leonhard took over as coordinator in 2017.
Paul Chryst admired Jim Leonhard since Chryst’s days as an offensive coordinator for the University of Wisconsin football program from 2006-11, when Leonhard, a former All-American safety for the school and then-NFL veteran, often returned to Madison during the offseason.