Luke Fickell Post-Game Media Conference || Wisconsin Football vs Washington || Nov. 8, 2025
I’m happy to provide you with a summary of Luke Fickell’s post-game media conference after Wisconsin’s win over Washington on November 8, 2025.
Luke Fickell expressed relief and gratitude after the Badgers’ 13-10 win over No. 24 Washington, saying, “A pretty big one for all of us, a lot of us… Been a while coming. Great to see.” Fickell acknowledged the team’s struggles this season and the criticism he’s faced, but emphasized the importance of this win for the program ¹.
Fickell praised his team’s effort, saying they “came to play” and never gave up. He highlighted the defense’s strong performance and the offense’s gritty play, despite not being impressive. Fickell also commended quarterback Carter Smith, who made his college debut, saying Smith was “in the mix” to start and deserved the opportunity ² ³.
When asked about the quarterback situation, Fickell said Billy Edwards Jr. is still recovering from an injury and that he’s hopeful Edwards will return soon. Fickell also hinted that true freshman Carter Smith will see more playing time, saying, “It’s not far-fetched to think that there isn’t going to be a role and an opportunity for him, if it’s not this week, here in the near future” ³ ⁴.
Fickell also addressed the team’s morale, saying the players have rallied around him despite the criticism he’s faced. “I think it’s a big deal for our guys,” Fickell said. “They’ve been through a lot, and they’ve stuck with us” ².
In conclusion, Fickell said the win was a much-needed boost for the program and that he’s proud of his team’s effort. “This is a win this program needed, and it needed it in the biggest way possible,” Fickell said ¹.
Some notable quotes from Fickell include:
– “A pretty big one for all of us, a lot of us… Been a while coming. Great to see.”
– “They came to play… They never gave up.”
– “It’s not far-fetched to think that there isn’t going to be a role and an opportunity for him, if it’s not this week, here in the near future.”
– “I think it’s a big deal for our guys… They’ve been through a lot, and they’ve stuck with us.”
Overall, Fickell’s post-game conference was a mix of relief, gratitude, and optimism for the future of Wisconsin football.
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