Wisconsin Starting From Scratch After Incredible Streak Ends

Wisconsin football has always been a model of consistency, and had 22 consecutive winning seasons -- until yesterday. The Badgers' loss to Minnesota sends them to a 5-7 record and a sub-.500 record for the first time since 2001. And while Wisconsin was never competing for national championships, they could always be counted on as a tough team to beat. Not in 2024.

Wisconsin had owned the second-longest streak of winning seasons, behind only Boise State, who has 26 straight seasons. That all came crashing down on Friday night, along with countless other reasons to forget 2024...

Not only did that streak end, so too did the 22-year bowl streak (unless by some miracle they get an invite at 5-7.) After reaching 5-2, it seemed all but certain the Badgers could squeeze out one more win over their last five, but everything fell apart down the stretch.

Wisconsin also went 0-3 in trophy games this season, losing to Iowa, Nebraska and Minnesota during a five-game losing streak to end the season. It was a hard reality to face, especially for seniors.

Luke Fickell extended his losing streak against ranked opponents to 0-6 since taking over the head coaching job at Wisconsin as well. Things won't get any easier in 2025 either with Ohio State, Oregon, Alabama and Michigan on the schedule.

Overall, what could've gone wrong, went wrong. It's been a season to forget, but with so many streaks and traditions coming to an end, it will be hard to put this one out of memory.