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Post Game Live: Luke Fickell Recaps Wisconsin's 27-10 Win Over No. 21 Illinois

by: Evan Flood2 hours agoEvan_Flood

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell addresses the media following Saturday’s 27-10 win over No. 21 Illinois (6-4, 4-4).

The Badgers (4-7, 2-6) have now won two of their last three games after a 2-6 start to the season. UW has also taken 13 of the last 15 meetings against the Illini as well.

For the first time since 2022, Wisconsin collected back-to-back Big Ten Conference wins at home. Also, for the first time since 2021, the Badgers defeated multiple ranked teams in a single season.

Wisconsin will return to action next Saturday at Minnesota (6-5, 4-3). Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m/

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