Ep. 99 Is 8 Wins Enough to Save Luke Fickell at Wisconsin? + Justin Williams of The Athletic Joins!

Is 8 wins enough for Luke Fickell to keep his job at Wisconsin? There is renewed excitement around Wisconsin football heading into the 2026 season. The Badgers have a revamped roster, expanded resources, an easier schedule, and a quarterback in Colton Joseph who believes this offense can create more explosive plays and score a lot of points. But after two difficult seasons, is that enough for Luke Fickell to turn things around? On this episode of The Jump Around, Riley Jauch and Jesse Nelson debate: 🏈Is 2026 truly a make-or-break year for Luke Fickell? 🏈 Is 8 wins enough for Fickell to keep his job? 🏈 Can Wisconsin realistically win 8 or more games this season? 🏈Why is there renewed excitement around the Badgers? 🏈What does an easier schedule mean for Wisconsin's 2026 season? 🏈Colton Joseph previews an offense built around explosiveness, big plays and scoring 🏈If Wisconsin's offense takes a step forward, how good can this team be? 🏈 Justin Williams of The Athletic joins The Jump Around to discuss Luke Fickell, Wisconsin's offseason, and the "Burn the Boats" mentality 🏈Why expanded resources and increased investment have created more confidence inside the program 🏈Can Wisconsin's offseason finally "bear fruit" in 2026? Subscribe to The Jump Around for Wisconsin Badgers football, basketball, recruiting, Big Ten news, coaching analysis and exclusive interviews from ESPN Madison and ESPN Milwaukee.