After a hard-fought loss to Oregon, Luke Fickell may have just bought himself more time in Madison. Despite numerous injuries and a tough road environment, Wisconsin showed grit and defensive progress that should quiet talk of a midseason firing. We break down why the “players don’t play hard” narrative is flat-out wrong, and why the locker room’s belief still matters. Plus, we dive into why Hunter Simmons continues to start, and what’s really going on with Danny O’Neil.

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