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OCTOBER 2, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
CHEZ MELLUSI #1 - RUNNING BACK - WISCONSIN BADGERS
232 YDS •
56 ATT •
3 TD
232 YDS
56 ATT
3 TD
Notes: How Wisconsin Will Approach With Life Without Chez Mellusi The senior tailback broke his fibula against Purdue.
Wisconsin mailbag: Are WRs getting separation? How has the O-line adapted to Air Raid? How will the carries be split up after Chez Mellusi's injury? Which part of the team will see the biggest growth as the season progresses?
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Chez Mellusi injury could be a big loss for Wisconsin Mellusi went down with an injury in the second half of Wisconsin's win over Purdue on Friday.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Fumble? Wisconsin's Chez Mellusi disagrees, but the senior tailback has moved on. UW's Chez Mellusi initially struggled to deal with his fumble at Washington State. His head coach and teammates have helped him move past th...
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • JSONLINE.COM
Chez Mellusi, Not Passing Game Shines as Wisconsin Debuts 'Air-Raid' Offense The senior tailback had a career day against Buffalo.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Journal Sentinel Air Raid? Chez Mellusi and Braelon Allen combine to rush for 298 yards and four touchdowns in Wisconsin's 38-17 victory.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • JSONLINE.COM
Chez Mellusi, Braelon Allen lead Wisconsin to win in season opener Mellusi and Allen both rush for more than 100 yards in Wisconsin's season-opening win over Buffalo.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Journal Sentinel Luke Fickell has cautioned his players about losing their composure. Chez Mellusi showed his teammates how to keep cool during a heated moment.
AUGUST 5, 2023 • JSONLINE.COM
Journal Sentinel The UW staff is comfortable with Braelon Allen and Chez Mellusi getting plenty of carries. But who will be the third option?
JULY 31, 2023 • JSONLINE.COM
What we still need to learn about Wisconsin after spring practice Braelon Allen and Chez Mellusi locked in Wisconsin's top two running back spots, but who could be No. 3?
APRIL 28, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Wisconsin's new era? Defense rules Badgers' first spring game under Luke Fickell
Fans may have been eager to catch a glimpse of a new Badgers offense under their new coach, but the defense stole the show.APRIL 23, 2023
Breaks 51-yarder in bowl game Mellusi had 16 carries for 77 yards and one touchdown during Tuesday's 24-17 win versus Oklahoma State.
Impact Mellusi almost broke away into the end zone with a game-long 51-yard rush in the first quarter, though he was caught from behind at the Oklahoma State 14-yard line. This also marked his longest carry of the season. The senior running back also reverted to his typical No. 2 role with sophomore Braelon Allen (22 rushes, 116 yards, one touchdown) back after missing the regular-season finale with an injury. However, Mellusi was used on numerous third-and-short situations and was still the only other Badgers running back to log more than two carries. The 5-foot-11 rusher has already decided he will return for his final season of collegiate eligibility in 2023, according to Zach, though it's unclear how his usage could change under incoming offensive coordinator Phil Longo.
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Wisconsin wins bowl in Luke Fickell's debut, Jim Leonhard's sendoff
Badgers' new coach, as well as their outgoing interim head coach, were both on the sidelines for win over Oklahoma State.DECEMBER 28, 2022
Air raid? Braelon Allen and Chez Mellusi believe they'll have plenty of chances to run the ball in Wisconsin's offense Chez Mellusi and Braelon Allen studied Phil Longo's offense at North Carolina. They love that the tailbacks played an integral role.
DECEMBER 27, 2022 • JSONLINE.COM
'I know I could have made an impact in some of these game': Chez Mellusi returns to action, carries load for UW in comeback win over Nebraska The senior running back ran for a game-high 98 yards for the Badgers in a 15-14 victory over Nebraska at Memorial Stadium Saturday.
NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • JSONLINE.COM
Mertz's late sneak for TD pushes Badgers past Nebraska 15-14
Graham Mertz scored on a 2-yard quarterback sneak with 35 seconds left to complete Wisconsin’s comeback from an 11-point deficit entering the fourth quarter and the Badgers beat Ne...NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wisconsin out to beat struggling Nebraska 9th straight time
Wisconsin visits Nebraska on Saturday looking to beat the Cornhuskers a ninth straight timeNOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Injury updates: Mellusi could make return against Nebraska Mellusi has been out with a wrist injury since early October
NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM
Recovering from surgery Mellusi recently underwent surgery to address his right wrist injury and is expected to be re-evaluated following Wisconsin's Week 9 bye, Jeff Potrykus of the Milwaukee Journal Sen...
Impact Wisconsin isn't putting an official timeline on Mellusi's return, but Potrykus' report suggests that the running back will be sidelined for at least this weekend's game at Michigan State as well as the Badgers' Week 8 home matchup with Purdue on Oct. 22. Isaac Guerendo and Julius Davis are the top candidates to pick up change-of-pace work behind top back Braelon Allen while Mellusi is sidelined.
OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Report: RB Chez Mellusi suffered serious injury vs. Northwestern Wisconsin could be without one of its top running backs for the rest of the season:
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Status report: Jim Leonhard provides updates on Chez Mellusi and other injured Badgers Leonhard said the Badgers will most likely reevaluate Mellusi at the bye week
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM
Wisconsin's Mellusi hurts wrist, won't play against Spartans
Wisconsin running back Chez Mellusi will miss at least one game after injuring his right wrist in the Badgers’ 42-7 victory over NorthwesternOCTOBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out indefinitely Mellusi suffered a wrist injury and is expected to be out for the foreseeable future, Jeff Potrykus of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Impact Mellusi exited Saturday's 42-7 win over Northwestern in the fourth quarter after he fell on his arm awkwardly, which has now been determined to be a significant wrist injury. Head coach Jim Leonhard said Monday that the running back is out indefinitely, potentially putting his availability for the remainder of the season in doubt. In Mellusi's absence, Isaac Guerendo (undisclosed) and Julius Davis will likely step into larger roles behind Braelon Allen in the Badgers' backfield.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers serious injury Saturday Mellusi suffered an upper body injury in Saturday's 42-7 win over Northwestern, Jeff Potrykus of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Impact Mellusi landed awkwardly on his arm late in the fourth quarter of the blowout win. The running back had 31 yards on ten carries to go along with one reception for 23 yards and a touchdown prior to exiting. Mellusi will likely miss an extended period of time while recovering.
OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
