Wisconsin has tabbed former Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell to fill its head coaching vacancy, the program announced Sunday.
News of Wisconsin narrowing its search down to Fickell was first reported by ESPN’s Pete Thamel on Thursday morning. Sports Illustrated’s Ross Dellenger later confirmed the report and added that the two sides were closing in on a deal.
Prior to Wisconsin’s announcement, SI’s Pat Forde reported Fickell had already informed the Bearcats of his intention to take the Wisconsin job, according to sources. Cincinnati cornerbacks coach and special teams coordinator Kerry Coombs will serve as the Bearcats’ interim head coach, and a search for Fickell’s replacement will begin immediately, according to Forde.
