{
  "id": 15393960,
  "title": "Two reasons why Wisconsin lost another ranked game under Luke Fickell",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/two-reasons-why-wisconsin-lost-another-ranked-game-under-luke-fickell",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-18T10:29:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/two-reasons-why-wisconsin-lost-102925059.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a disappointing 17-7 loss to the No. 12 UCLA Bruins, Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell's record remains at 21-23. This loss not only ends any hopes of a Big Ten title bid but also eliminates any College Football Playoff aspirations. The Badgers were unable to capitalize on multiple chances to swing the game in their favor, managing only seven points throughout the match. Time of possession proved to be a crucial factor, with the Bruins enjoying a significant advantage, accumulating 37:02 minutes of ball time compared to the Badgers' 22:58. This disparity highlights the importance of maintaining control of the game, as the Badgers found themselves constantly on the brink of turning the tide. Quarterback Colton Joseph, who transferred to Wisconsin, appeared to deliver his worst performance of the season. Joseph struggled with pass accuracy, averaging just 4.1 yards per throw and amassing 66 yards overall. On the ground, despite the return of transfer running back Abu Sama, Joseph failed to generate substantial yardage, totalling only 34 yards. The Badgers' offense faced constant pressure, never seeming to regain their rhythm or desire to change the tempo.",
  "summary": "Despite being presented with several opportunities to work their way back into the game, the Badgers were forced to pay thanks to these",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}