Wisconsin Football Makes Tweaks to Depth Chart vs. Northwestern

Madison, Wis. — Luke Fickell and the Wisconsin Badgers football team (5-4, 3-3 B1G) officially released their two-deep depth chart ahead of its home matchup against Northwestern on Saturday, November 11. 

Here is a look at where things stand for the Badgers heading into Week 11. 

Wisconsin Football Offensive Two-Deep Depth Chart 

Oct 28, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Will Pauling (6) rushes with the football after catching a a pass as Ohio State Buckeyes safety Cameron Martinez (3) defends during the second quarter at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Quarterback

Starter: Braedyn Locke (RS FR)

Backup: Myles Burkett (RS FR)

Running Back

Starter: Braelon Allen (JR)

Backup: Jackson Acker (RS SO) OR Cade Yacamelli (RS FR)

Wide Receiver

Starter: Chimere Dike (SR)

Backup: Quincy Burroughs (RS FR)

Wide Receiver

Starter: Bryson Green (JR)

Backup: C.J. Williams (SO)

Slot Wide Receiver

Starter: Will Pauling (RS SO)

Backup: Skyler Bell (RS SO) OR Vinny Anthony (SO)

Tight End

Starter: Hayden Rucci (SR)

Backup: Tucker Ashcraft (FR) OR Riley Nowakowski (RS JR)

Left Tackle

Starter: Jack Nelson (RS JR)

Backup: Nolan Rucci (RS SO)

Left Guard

Starter: Joe Huber (RS JR)

Backup: Joe Brunner (RS FR)

Center

Starter: Tanor Bortolini (RS JR)

Backup: Jake Renfro (RS JR)

Right Guard

Starter: Michael Furtney (RS SR)

Backup: JP Benzschwael (RS SO)

Right Tackle

Starter: Riley Mahlman (RS SO)

Backup: Trey Wedig (RS JR)

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Following a loss to the Indiana Hoosiers on Saturday, the Wisconsin Badgers football team is making some changes to the depth chart heading into its matchup vs. Northwestern.

Notably, the Badgers finally have center Jake Renfro in the two-deep at center. Wisconsin also added an OR designation at running back, with Cade Yacamelli sharing a spot with Jackson Acker behind Braleon Allen.

Lastly, after hauling in two passes for 31 yards, Riley Nowakowski makes an appearance on the depth chart behind Hayden Rucci and alongside true freshman Tucker Ashcraft.

Wisconsin Football Defensive Two-Deep Depth Chart 

Oct 28, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Chip Trayanum (19) gets tackled by Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Jake Chaney (36) and defensive end Gio Paez (94) during the second half of the NCAA football game at Camp Randall Stadium. Ohio State won 24-10.

Defensive End 

Starter: Rodas Johnson (RS SR)

Backup: Cade McDonald (RS JR)

Nose Tackle 

Starter: Gio Paez (RS SR)

Backup: Ben Barten (RS JR)

Defensive End 

Starter: James Thompson Jr. (RS JR)

Backup: Darian Varner (RS JR)

Outside Linebacker 

Starter: Darryl Peterson (RS JR)

Backup: Kaden Johnson (RS JR)

Middle Linebacker 

Starter: Jordan Turner (RS JR)

Backup: Tatum Grass (RS SR)

Middle Linebacker 

Starter: Maema Njongmeta (RS SR) OR Jake Chaney (JR)

Outside Linebacker 

Starter: C.J. Goetz (RS SR)

Backup: Jeff Pietrowski (RS JR)

Cornerback 

Starter: Alexander Smith (RS SR)

Backup: Nyzier Fourqurean (JR)

Cornerback 

Starter: Ricardo Hallman (RS SO)

Backup: Jonas Duclona (Fr)

Slot Corner 

Starter: Jason Maitre (RS SR)

Backup: Owen Arnett (RS SO)

Safety

Starter: Hunter Wohler (JR)

Backup: Preston Zachman (RS SO) 

Safety 

Starter: Kamo’i Latu (SR) OR Austin Brown (SO)

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The Wisconsin football defense also made a few noteworthy changes of their own. After an impressive performance in a start against the Hoosiers, safety Austin Brown now has an OR designation next to his name alongside Kamo’i Latu as the potential starter.

There’s also been another shuffling at inside linebacker. Maema Njongmeta is listed ahead of Jake Chaney, who had the inside track at a starting gig for several weeks, and Jordan Turner is once again listed as a starter.

Special Teams Two-Deep Depth Chart 

Wisconsin punter Atticus Bertrams (49) punts for 42 yds during the second quarter of the game against Buffalo on Saturday September 2, 2023 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis.

Punter

Starter: Atticus Bertrams (Fr)

Backup: Jack Van Dyke (JR)

Kicker

Starter: Nathaniel Vakos (SO)

Backup: Nate Van Zelst (RS SO)

Kickoffs

Starter: Jack Van Dyke (JR)

Backup: Gavin Lahm (SO)

Long-Snapper

Starter: Peter Bowden (RS SR)

Backup: Keane Bessert (FR)

Punt Returner

Starter: Chimere Dike (SR)

Backup: Will Pauling (RS SO)

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— Jeff Potrykus (@jaypo1961) November 6, 2023

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