Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell explained his message to the Badgers’ fan base after Friday’s 24-7 loss to Minnesota completed the program’s first losing season since 2001.

Quarterback Braedyn Locke was among the players who voiced their support of UW coach Luke Fickell after a season-ending loss to Minnesota Saturday.

What's next for Wisconsin after its fifth straight loss to end the regular season in a home defeat to Minnesota?

Athletic director Chris McIntosh was born and raised in Wisconsin. He played for the Badgers, where he became a unanimous All-American, Big Ten offensive lineman of the year, and first-round NFL draft choice.

Badgers running backs Tawee Walker and Darrion Dupree combined for 21 carries. Eighteen went for 3 yards or less. “If you can’t run the football, you can’t generate any positive momentum. It’s really, really difficult,” Fickell said.

If Fickell’s first two years at Wisconsin have proved anything, it’s that there are no guarantees in this process.

The Badgers football team failed to become bowl eligible after its 24-7 loss to Minnesota in the regular season finale. Here's all the scoring plays from the game.

Wisconsin football alumni voiced their frustrations with the Badgers coaching staff during UW's 24-7 loss to Minnesota

The Badgers football coach spoke to reporters following the team's 24-7 loss to Minnesota Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison.

The Badgers football coach met with reporters following a 24-7 loss to Minnesota Friday at Camp Randall Stadium.