MADISON, WI – In a dramatic turn of events, Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck celebrated his 44th birthday with a win against long-time rival Wisconsin. The Gophers sang birthday wishes to their coach in the locker room after a 24-7 victory, with quarterback Max Brosmer shining with two touchdown passes and a rushing touchdown.
The loss marked Wisconsin’s fifth straight defeat, ending their 22-season bowl appearance streak and leaving them with a losing record for the first time in 22 seasons. Coach Luke Fickell expressed concern about the team’s performance, acknowledging the challenges they had faced but emphasizing the need to improve.
Fickell urged fans to have faith in the program’s ability to bounce back and promised to deliver a better performance on the field. As speculation swirls about potential bowl spots for 5-7 teams, Wisconsin faces uncertainty about its future. Despite the setbacks, Fickell remains determined to rebuild and regain the trust of fans, stating, “Our job is to get them to believe by putting a better product on the field.”
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