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The 2025 coaching carousel is spinning faster than ever, and even Ryan Day, helming the defending champs, seems to feel the hot ground beneath his feet. But the Ohio State Buckeyes’ culture proved steady for Day. Meanwhile, Wisconsin Badgers’ Luke Fickell felt the heat of the exit spotlight. However, the Badgers’ AD Chris McIntosh is keeping the $25 million buyout on ice for now. “I think it starts, when I say in and around, it starts at the top. It starts with me. It starts with Coach Fickell,” he said about the program’s 2026 plan. While Fickell has got the AD’s back, a millionaire legend refused to extend his helping hand. (This is a developing story…)
