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).

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.

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.