Bret Bielema has hired Zach Azzanni to coach wide receivers for the Badgers. Azzanni, who served as the offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach at Western Kentucky last season, has also coached at Florida, Central Michigan, Bowling Green and Valparaiso.

“Zach is a great fit for Wisconsin,” Bielema said. “He is a terrific coach who stresses fundamentals and is also a great recruiter. His coaching philosophy, personality and character fit perfectly with what we do here and how we do it. I’ve known Zach for a number of years and I’m very excited to be able to add him to our staff.”

Azzanni replaces DelVaughn Alexander who left Wisconsin to become wide receivers coach at Arizona State.