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Oct 6, 2022 · What led a Wisconsin football program not known for drastic actions to shockingly fire Paul Chryst and give Jim Leonhard an interim chance.
- Jesse Temple
Oct 3, 2022 · Wisconsin fired head coach Paul Chryst on Sunday after a 2-3 start to his eighth season leading the school where he played, in the city where he grew up. The surprising move comes a day after Wisconsin lost at home 34-10 to Illinois and former Badgers coach Bret Bielema.
- rrusso@ap.org
- College Football Writer
Eight coaches have led Wisconsin in postseason bowl games: Ivy Williamson, Milt Bruhn, Dave McClain, Barry Alvarez, Bret Bielema, Gary Andersen, Paul Chryst, and Fickell.
- Why Did Wisconsin Fire Paul Chryst?
- Paul Chryst Coaching Record
- Paul Chryst Contract
- Who Is Jim Leonhard, The Replacement For Paul Chryst?
The Badgers have not publicly said why their coach of the past eight seasons is out, but a few factors almost certainly contributed to his ouster. Wisconsin found moderate success under Chryst but had yet to take the next step in the college football world. The Badgers won the Big Ten West three times under Chryst (2016, 2017 and 2019), but lost to...
Chryst had a solid run at Wisconsin, but the program was expected to take the next step. Chryst fell short, winning nothing more than the West division. Here is his year-by-year record at Wisconsin, including his Big Ten record.
Chryst was signed to a contract extension at the end of the 2021 season. The deal was intended to keep him in Madison through Jan. 31, 2027, according to Wisconsin. The firing means a major buyout of Chryst. According to ESPN's Adam Rittenberg, Chryst is owed $16.4 million if he is fired without cause. MORE: College Football Playoff picture after W...
The Badgers are giving a rising coordinator a shot to prove he's ready to be a head coach full time. Leonhard, 39, has been the Badgers' defensive coordinator since 2017. He was hired in 2016 as defensive backs coach and promoted a year later. A look at Wisconsin's total defense (yards per game) and scoring defense (points per game), with FBS ranks...
Jan 6, 2023 · Wisconsin embarked upon a major culture shift when the firing of Paul Chryst was announced. Chryst had been the head coach of the Badgers football team since 2015. The former coach was known for leading one of the most consistent programs in the nation. The Badgers needed to find the right coach to help turn their program around.
Oct 4, 2022 · Wisconsin has fired coach Paul Chryst five games into the 2022 season, the university announced Sunday. The Badgers part ways with Chryst following a 2-3 start to the season, which included a...
Oct 2, 2022 · Wisconsin has fired coach Paul Chryst, and defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard will serve as interim coach for the remainder of the season.
