MADISON, Wis. — Two days after the announcement that he’d be returning as Wisconsin’s coach next season, Luke Fickell got an even bigger vote of confidence from his players.

Particularly from the guys on defense.

Nathanial Vakos made a tiebreaking 32-yard field goal late in the third quarter and Mason Posa and Cooper Catalano led a dominant defensive effort as Wisconsin snapped a six-game skid by upsetting No. 23 Washington 13-10 on Saturday.

“The whole locker room has been behind Coach Fick since day one,” said Catalano, who had 19 tackles. “Hearing that obviously reaffirmed us.”

The Badgers (3-6, 1-5 Big Ten) had lost 11 straight games against Power Four opponents before winning this one as a 10½-point underdog, according to BetMGM Sportsbook.

Wisconsin’s victory came after athlet

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