WISCONSIN BADGERS NEWS

Q&A: Wisconsin writer answers 5 questions on the Badgers Why did Paul Chryst have to go? How have the Badgers responded under Jim Leonhard?

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Wisconsin mailbag: Will Badgers add a QB transfer? What's different under Jim Leonhard? Badgers fans had no shortage of questions in the wake of Paul Chryst's dismissal, Jim Leonhard's interim promotion and transfer portal news.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

College football odds Week 7: How to bet Wisconsin-Michigan State

Here's everything you need to know about Wisconsin-Michigan State, from the point spread, moneyline and total Over/Under.

OCTOBER 13, 2022

College football Week 7: NFL scouts will be watching these top matchups

Watch Week 7 of the college football season like a professional scout, featuring Jordan Addison, Joey Porter Jr. and more.

OCTOBER 13, 2022

'It was not a choice': Logan Brown dismissed from UW program before entering transfer portal Leonhard said Brown was dismissed from the UW program on Wednesday

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Wisconsin Interim Coach Makes Interesting Comments About His Future Wisconsin interim head football coach Jim Leonhard isn't worried about what might come down the road. Will he be hired permanently?

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • OUTKICK.COM

Chez Mellusi - 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

Wisconsin OT Logan Brown dismissed from football team

Wisconsin offensive tackle Logan Brown has been dismissed from the team

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Offensive coordinator Bobby Engram to continue calling plays from the sideline Engram discussed the benefits of calling plays from the sideline when he met with reporters Tuesday

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Why Kamo'i Latu's performance against Northwestern ranks among his favorite football memories Latu had his most memorable collegiate performance against Northwestern

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Badgers, Spartans try to salvage seasons that have gone awry

Call it the Big Ten’s midseason “Disappointment Bowl.”

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to watch and listen to Wisconsin Badgers Big Ten college football game vs. Michigan State on TV, livestream and radio The Wisconsin Badgers hope to even their Big Ten record at 2-2 when they meet Michigan State on Saturday at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing,...

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • JSONLINE.COM

Interim head coach Leonhard provides an update on safety Hunter Wohler Jim Leonhard gave an update on injured safety Hunter Wohler on Monday:

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

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

Wisconsin players believe the victory over Northwestern showcased the type of team the Badgers can be down the stretch UW inside linebacker Jake Chaney on the victory over Northwestern: \

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • JSONLINE.COM

Keeanu Benton, who suffered a minor knee injury at Northwestern, insists he will be ready to play at Michigan State UW players out for the Michigan State game include tailback Chez Mellusi, tight end Hayden Rucci and safety Hunter Wohler.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • JSONLINE.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

NFL odds Week 5: Bettors and sharps win on Dallas Cowboys; weekend recap

Gambling Insider Patrick Everson recaps a profitable weekend for some bettors against sportsbooks thanks to the Cowboys.

OCTOBER 10, 2022

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 Northwestern

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How Wisconsin's offense changed in Jim Leonhard's impressive head-coaching debut Wisconsin set a school record with six touchdown passes in its 42-7 win in the first game after Paul Chryst was fired.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Chez Mellusi - 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

Graham Mertz - Bounces back in win Mertz completed 20 of his 29 passes for 299 yards and five touchdowns during Saturday's 42-7 win over Northwestern.

Impact Mertz notched season highs in completions, passing yards and touchdowns against the wavering Wildcats' defense. The junior also finished just his second game this season without an interception after tossing two during last week's home loss to Illinois. Mertz has completed 92 of his 143 passes for 1,296 yards and a 13:5 TD:INT ratio through the first six games of the season, though these overall number are skewed by his statline across Wisconsin's three blowout wins this season (46-of-60 passing, 769 yards, 9:1 TD:INT). The third-year starter could stand to put up another prolific outing during the Badgers' next game against the struggling Michigan State passing defense.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chimere Dike - Explodes in Week 6 Dike caught all but one of his 11 targets for 185 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 42-7 victory versus Northwestern.

Impact Dike recorded a career-best outing against the Wildcats defense, including a team-high 11 targets from quarterback Graham Mertz (20-of-29 passing, 299 yards, five touchdowns). The junior also flashed his run-after-the-catch ability with a game-long 52-yard touchdown reception to open the second half. Dike caught 46 passes (88 targets) for 718 yards over 23 career games heading into Saturday's win, and it's likely that he will regress back to a more moderate statline moving forward; however, the 6-foot-1 wideout has now recorded back-to-back games with double-digit targets, and he could see a favorable matchup during the Badgers' next game against Michigan State on Oct. 15.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Braelon Allen - Tosses touchdown in win Allen rushed 23 times for 135 yards and caught his lone target for a 10-yard reception during Saturday's 42-7 win over Northwestern. He also completed a 23-yard passing touchdown.

Impact Allen rushed for over 100 yards for the third time this season after being stifled for just two rushing yards across eight carries against Illinois last week. The sophomore also lined up in a wildcat set out of a shotgun snap before scrambling and tossing a catch-and-run touchdown to fellow running back Chez Mellusi (upper body) late in the third quarter. Allen could stand to see increased usage moving forward after Mellusi suffered what could be a long-term injury during Saturday's win.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chez Mellusi - 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