Wisconsin's Jack Del Rio Resigns After Drunk Driving Arrest Ahead Of Oregon Ducks Game

Wisconsin Badgers' Jack Del Rio will resign from his position as senior adviser to Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell after an arrest for drunk driving following a crash in Madison, Wisconsin. The No. 1 Oregon Ducks are traveling to Madison, Wisconsin to take on the Badgers at Camp Randall this Saturday in a Big Ten matchup.

Sep 10, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio react during the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images / Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Wisconsin Badgers' Jack Del Rio will resign from his position as senior adviser to Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell after an arrest for drunk driving following a crash in Madison, Wisconsin.

The No. 1 Oregon Ducks are traveling to Madison, Wisconsin to take on the Badgers at Camp Randall this Saturday in a Big Ten matchup.

“It’s a tough situation, decisions that all of us have to be able to take full responsibility for,” Fickell said Monday. “So that’s what Jack will do and we’ll continue to move forward.”

Nov 2, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell and his wife Amy walk into Kinnick Stadium before the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images / Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

“He’s going to move forward and he’s going to resign and move on,” Fickell continued.

Per the police report, the 61-year-old Del Rio was arrested on Friday after the vehicle he was driving hit a street sign, broke a fence, and ended up in a yard.

Del Rio, a longtime NFL coach most recently with the Washington Commanders, has also spent time as an ESPN analyst. He played both baseball and football at USC. Del Rio was a four-year starter in football and a two-year starter at catcher with teammates Mark McGwire and Randy Johnson.

Del Rio was selected in the third round of the 1985 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints.

Fickell hired Del Rio to gain his perspective as the Badgers rebuild their roster.

"I'm grateful to Coach Fickell and the University of Wisconsin for the opportunity to work with such a talented coaching and support staff and some of the best young football players in the country," Del Rio said in a statement Monday. "I have decided to step away from my position with the team, so they can focus all their attention on the remainder of the season."

Nov 2, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Braedyn Locke (18) throws a pass against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images / Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

The Del Rio news adds to a few bad weeks for Wisconsin.

The Badgers are coming off a bye week, but have struggled in their last two games. Wisconsin has been outscored 70-23 in their games against Penn State and Iowa in what were a couple of ugly offensive performances. The Badgers gave up 42 points to Iowa alone.

On the other hand, the Ducks are building positive momentum as one of the four remaining undefeated teams in the FBS. Oregon is 10-0 to start a season for the third time in program history, joining the 2012 and 2010 teams. Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel leads an offense that has scored more than 30 points in nine straight games and 23 times in the last 24 contests.

Oregon vs. Wisconsin kicks off at 4:30 p.m. PT and the game will be broadcast on NBC.

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