{
  "id": 20055240,
  "title": "Wisconsin football fans put Luke Fickell on hot seat again after loss",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/wisconsin-football-fans-put-luke-fickell-on-hot-seat-again-after-loss",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-14T21:39:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/wisconsin-football-fans-put-luke-213914146.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Wisconsin football fans have once again placed head coach Luke Fickell under intense scrutiny following a recent loss to Maryland. This is the second consecutive year that the Badgers, under Fickell's leadership, have suffered a defeat against the Terrapins. Maryland, which has had an interim head coach, emerged victorious in both matchups, marking a setback for a Wisconsin squad that has struggled to maintain momentum throughout the season. Last year, Maryland's win at Camp Randall Stadium set off a frustrating losing streak for the Badgers. This season, Maryland's struggles continued, leading to the firing of their head coach after a dismal 0-5 start. In their most recent game, Maryland rallied to win 24-21, benefiting from a record-setting performance by backup quarterback Cardell Williams and a string of crucial plays late in the fourth quarter.",
  "summary": "Wisconsin football's loss to Maryland is more than enough for fans to put Luke Fickell on notice again. See reactions to Badgers' loss.",
  "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."
}