Wisconsin Fires Offensive Coordinator Phil Longo

Wisconsin's head coach Luke Fickell announced the firing of offensive coordinator Phil Longo following the team's 16-13 loss to No. 1 Oregon, marking their third consecutive defeat. Longo, who joined the Badgers in 2023 to implement an Air Raid offense, struggled to replicate past successes from his tenure at North Carolina and Ole Miss. The Badgers currently hold a 5-5 record, with their offense ranked 97th nationally in scoring and 102nd in passing. Longo's system faced criticism as it failed to exceed 13 points in the past three games, partly due to the loss of starting quarterback Tyler Van Dyke to injury. Fickell emphasized the need for a strategic shift to improve the team's performance for the remainder of the season. The Badgers are still aiming for bowl eligibility with upcoming games against Nebraska and Minnesota.