Luke Fickell
Head coach
Fourth season. Previously head coach at Cincinnati, where he reached the College Football Playoff in 2021, and interim head coach at Ohio State.
Big Ten · Madison, Wisconsin
Wisconsin Football Coaching Staff 2026
Head coach and coordinators
2026 record4-1
Coaching staff
WIS coaches
Luke Fickell enters a fourth season with continuity on defence and a second year of the Jeff Grimes offence.
Leadership
Offense
Jeff Grimes
Offensive coordinator
Second season, hired to fix an offence that was the weakest part of the team in 2024.
Defense
Mike Tressel
Defensive coordinator
Fourth season, having arrived with Fickell in 2023. The defence has consistently been the stronger side of the ball.
Staff details reflect the 2026 season as announced by the program. Rosters move through the transfer portal year-round, so check the official program site for the definitive list.
Staff coverage
Wisconsin listed coaching roles
This profile lists 3 staff members for Wisconsin. Responsibilities are grouped as follows: Defense: 1; Leadership: 1; Offense: 1.
Titles describe the published staff listing. They do not establish who calls plays or whether every support role is included.
FAQ
Wisconsin football coaching staff FAQs
Who is the head coach of Wisconsin?
Luke Fickell is listed as head coach in the team profile reviewed on 2026-09-01.
Does this page list the entire football staff?
It contains 3 published staff entries. Recruiting, operations and other support roles may not be included; the page does not claim a complete staff directory.
Has Wisconsin changed coordinators for 2026?
No. Jeff Grimes returns for a second season running the offence and Mike Tressel for a fourth on defence, having arrived with Fickell in 2023.
Does Luke Fickell coach alongside his own family at Wisconsin?
Yes. Beyond his two sons on the playing roster, a third son, Landon, works as a graduate assistant on the defensive coaching staff, having previously played offensive line for his father at Cincinnati.
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