Chris McIntosh said something an athletic director should never say. It's a long way from "Wisconsin is competing for championships."

Washington blocked a Wisconsin punt and took over on the 1-yard line. The Huskies cashed in just two plays later with a Demond Williams touchdown pass to Denzel Boston. The sequence continues what has become a disastrous season for Wisconsin's special teams.

In letter to UW fans, director of athletics Chris McIntosh expressed disappointment with the football season and announced elevated financial support.

He announced in October there will be additional financial resources pumped into the program for “investments into infrastructure, staffing and, most importantly, student-athlete recruiting and retention”.

Wisconsin football is set to play the No. 24-ranked Washington Huskies at home on Saturday. Athletic director Chris McIntosh confirmed coach Luke Fickell will remain with the program in 2026. The Badgers' offense has struggled, ranking near the bottom of the FBS in points and total yards per game.