Badgers head coach Luke Fickell was asked about former players voicing displeasure with the program at his weekly press conference, and he slipped the tackle, so to speak. "I don't pay attention to a lot of things,

One topic of discussion was the running back room. Wisconsin has yet to see a clear top running back emerge, with Chez Mellusi and Tawee Walker mostly splitting snaps and carries. Fickell was clear in his vision for the position. He says the Badgers need to find a lead No. 1 running back, clear No. 2, and so on.

Being the head coach of the Wisconsin Badgers football team comes with more than just expectations — it also comes with a deeply invested fanbase. Part of this devoted fanbase includes quite a few notable former players who helped build the foundation of the program and aren’t afraid to voice their opinions when things don’t go as planned.

Find single game tickets to the Wisconsin Badgers vs. Purdue Boilermakers college football Week 6 matchup on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Camp Randall

The Badgers play Purdue at 11 a.m. Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium. Here's a look at the Wisconsin depth chart for the game.