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Wisconsin fires head coach Paul Chryst after 2-3 start to season

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Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. The Wisconsin Badgers fired football coach Paul Chryst after starting the season 2-3.

Athletic director Chris McIntosh released a statement explaining the move that will make defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard interim head coach.  "After a heartfelt and authentic conversation with Coach Chryst about what is in the long-term best interest of our football program, I have concluded that now is the time for a change in leadership," McIntosh said. "Paul is a man of integrity who loves his players.

I have great respect and admiration for Paul and the legacy of him and his family at the University of Wisconsin." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Head coach Paul Chryst of the Wisconsin Badgers during the game against the New Mexico Aggies at Camp Randall Stadium on September 17, 2022 in Madison, Wisconsin. (John Fisher/Getty Images) This surprise move comes after the Badgers were dominated by Illinois on Saturday, losing 34-10 on their home turf.

But that isn’t the only blowout this season, as Ohio State beat them 52-21 in their first Big Ten game of the year in the previous week.

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