Wisconsin’s 2024 regular season came to a crashing end on Friday afternoon with a 24-7 loss to rival Minnesota. The loss finishes the team’s quest for a 23rd consecutive bowl appearance — that barring a significant collection of Week 14 upsets and the Badgers edging other 5-7 teams in APR (Academic Progress Rate).

The Wisconsin Badgers lost their fifth straight game on Friday, dropping a 24-7 game to the Minnesota Golden Gophers to give up the Axe Trophy and a chance at bowl eligibility, capping off a disappointing season.

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

Wisconsin’s all-time winningest quarterback, Joel Stave, offered candid advice to current Badgers starter Braedyn Locke on Tuesday. Stave was asked during a radio interview what he’d say to Locke about how he should handle ongoing criticism amid the Badgers’ rough stretch of play.

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

The Wisconsin Badgers lost a 24-7 game to the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Friday, marking their third rivalry loss of the season, dropping their record to 5-7. With a bowl game on the line, there was hope that Wisconsin could muster enough energy to pull off a much-needed victory.