Wisconsin Badgers: Luke Fickell singles out PJ Wilkins as the lineman who needs a…
Illinois · WisconsinAgainst Notre Dame in the opener, the Badgers managed 67 rushing yards on 2.2 yards per carry. Quarterback Colton Joseph has been sacked twice through two games.
Both sacks came on Wisconsin's final drive against the Irish. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Eric Mateos is in his first season as Wisconsin's offensive line coach. Physicality has not been the issue for his group, and Fickell extended that to the backups.
"There hasn't been a lack of physicality," Fickell said. "There hasn't been a letdown, even if you pop on the second group."
KEY POINTS
- Wisconsin Badgers: Luke Fickell singles out PJ Wilkins as the lineman who needs a push.
- Left tackle PJ Wilkins got the second message at Fickell’s Week 3 press conference.
- Wisconsin ran for 233 yards against Western Illinois last weekend and allowed three pressures, according to Pro Football Focus.
- Oct 18, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell during warmups prior to the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Camp Randall Stadium.