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Catches late TD in blowout loss Williams logged two receptions (on five targets) for 32 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 42-10 defeat versus Iowa.

Impact Williams scored the Badgers' lone touchdown when he extended out to catch a 14-yard touchdown pass early in the fourth quarter. This was his first touchdown since the Week 2 win against FCS opponent South Dakota. The junior wideout has gotten slightly more involved while senior wideout Bryson Green (knee) has been sidelined over the last four weeks. However, Williams has still logged just seven catches on 17 targets over this span. The Badgers will have an idle week before taking on the No. 1-ranked team in the country, Oregon, at Camp Randall on Saturday, Nov. 16.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Catches 50-yard touchdown Week 2 Williams gathered in two of five targets for 53 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 27-13 victory against South Dakota.

Impact Williams caught the first touchdown of his career when he got behind the Coyotes defense on an RPO before hauling in an easy 50-yard touchdown in the second quarter. His first career touchdown nearly came on the Badgers' second drive of the game when he got open deep on a flea flicker, but quarterback Tyler Van Dyke's pass fell short for an incompletion downfield. Williams came into Wisconsin with what were likely outsized expectations as a transfer from USC who was a four-star recruit coming out of high school. The junior wideout is listed as a co-starter with fellow outside receiver Bryson Green. Though, the Badgers' passing game has struggled with downfield passing attempts altogether so far this season, so there's likely very little upside for Williams or Green at this time. Things will only get significantly tougher for the Badgers' schedule moving forward, starting with this coming Saturday's home game against No. 4-ranked Alabama.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

South Dakota Coyotes vs. Wisconsin Badgers | FOX College Football

South Dakota Coyotes vs. Wisconsin Badgers | FOX College Football

SEPTEMBER 7 • FOX SPORTS

Tyler Van Dyke connects with C.J. Williams for a 50-yard TD to extend Wisconsin's lead over South Dakota

Tyler Van Dyke connects with C.J. Williams for a 50-yard TD to extend Wisconsin's lead over South Dakota

SEPTEMBER 7 • FOX SPORTS

Listed as co-starter Williams is listed as a co-starter for Wisconsin's game Friday against Western Michigan, Jesse Temple of The Athletic reports.

Impact Williams and Vinny Anthony II are listed as co-starting wideouts alongside certified starters Will Pauling and Bryson Green. Williams' 2023 season included his first year with more than 100 receiving yards, something that should be much easier to accomplish if he lands a starting role.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

CJ Williams, Navy Midshipmen, Running Back CJ Williams is a 5-6, 150-pound Wide Receiver from Cibolo, TX.

JUNE 10 • 247SPORTS.COM

How does USC transfer C.J. Williams view his quiet start at Wisconsin? For Williams, managing his passion as part of a crowded wide receiver room is one of the toughest challenges he'll face at Wisconsin.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

CJ Williams, Navy Midshipmen, Running Back CJ Williams is a 5-6, 150-pound Wide Receiver from Cibolo, TX.

JULY 21, 2023 • 247SPORTS.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.

Wisconsin's new era? Defense rules Badgers' first spring game under Luke Fickell

What I saw at Wisconsin practice No. 11: CJ Williams leads shakeup at wide receiver Williams, the USC transfer, received first-team reps Tuesday and continued to make plays on an otherwise shaky day for Wisconsin's offense.

APRIL 18, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Jumps to Madison Williams announced Tuesday that he will transfer to Wisconsin.

Impact Williams entered the transfer portal following an unremarkable freshman campaign at USC. The 6-foot-2 wideout will now join an expanding receiving corps at Wisconsin, which has already fellow freshman transfer wideouts Quincy Burroughs and Will Pauling from Cincinnati. Williams will look to compete for a bigger role in the Badgers' evolving offense under new coordinator Phil Longo and new head coach Luke Fickell.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Officially enters portal Williams entered the transfer portal Thursday, he reports.

Impact Williams was already expected to enter the portal after recording four catches on six targets for 34 yards across five games this season. The true freshman was a consensus top 100 recruit in the class of 2022, so he should attract plenty of attention from teams in need of young receiving talent.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plans to enter portal Williams plans to enter the transfer portal, Pete Nakos of On3sports reports.

Impact Williams failed to separate himself in a loaded wideout room during his freshman campaign at USC. The talented wideout figures to have plenty of suitors in the portal, given he has three years of eligibility remaining.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE