The Badgers need someone who understands the program, the school and the state so he can play to UW’s strengths.

Chryst, the coach at Pittburgh, played at UW and has had two stints as an assistant coach for the Badgers.

According to Kafentzis' father and coach, Austin — who made a verbal commitment to UW in June 2013 — will wait to speak with the Badgers' new coach before making a decision on his future.

Gordon is projected by some draft analysts to be a first-round pick after rushing for 2,336 yards and scoring 29 touchdowns this year.

Gary Andersen declined an opportunity Thursday to explain his rationale for abruptly stepping down as University of Wisconsin football coach.

Let’s see, Bret Bielema is out. And I’m guessing Bo Pelini won’t be asked to make it a three-team coaching swap among Nebraska, Oregon State a…

It would appear University of Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez has isolated his first priority in the search for a new football coach.

Melvin Gordon’s run of postseason honors continues to pile up.

Andersen left Utah State to become head coach at the University of Wisconsin in 2013, lasting two seasons before leaving for Oregon State, where he resigned during his third season.

Gary Andersen, who coached the Wisconsin Badgers in 2013-14, was in the second year of his second stint at Utah State.