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Wisconsin Football Releases Week 6 Depth Chart vs. Rutgers
Here’s a look at the Wisconsin football two-deep heading into The Waste Management Bowl vs. Rutgers.
![Wisconsin Badgers football; head coach Luke Fickell leads the Badgers onto the field.](https://m09395.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/USATSI_21481304-scaled.jpg?time=1722047586)
Madison, Wis. — Luke Fickell and the Wisconsin Badgers football team (3-1, 1-0 B1G) officially released their depth chart ahead of its week four matchup against Rutgers on Saturday, October 7.
Here is a look at where things stand heading into Week Six.
Wisconsin Football Offensive Two-Deep Depth Chart
![Wisconsin football; Badgers head coach Luke Fickell & Jack Nelson + CJ Williams](https://badgernotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/USATSI_21479685-scaled-e1695441677283-300x177.jpg)
Sep 22, 2023; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell high fives Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver C.J. Williams (4) during the first half at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports
Quarterback
Starter: Tanner Mordecai (SR)
Backup: Braedyn Locke (RS FR)
Running Back
Starter: Braelon Allen (JR)
Backup: Jackson Acker (RS SO)
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)
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: Dylan Barrett (SO)
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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Still noticeably absent from the Wisconsin football depth chart is center Jake Renfo, who is still recovering from injury but suited up against Purdue. The only other change for the Badgers offense is the inclusion of converted fullback Jackson Acker to the two-deep. He’ll assume the No. 2 running back role after Chez Mellusi suffered a season-ending injury.
Wisconsin Football Defensive Two-Deep Depth Chart
![Wisconsin Badgers football linebackers](https://badgernotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/USATSI_21400702-300x200.jpg)
Sep 9, 2023; Pullman, Washington, USA; Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Maema Njongmeta (55) and Wisconsin Badgers defensive end James Thompson Jr. (90) celebrate after a sack against the Washington State Cougars in the second half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Washington State won 31-22. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
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)
Backup: Tatum Grass (RS SR)
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) OR Austin Brown (SO)
Safety
Starter: Kamo’i Latu (SR)
Backup: Travian Blaylock (RS SR)
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After the Wisconsin Badgers football coaches essentially DNP’d inside linebacker Maema Njongmeta, he is no longer the stand-alone starter and is listed as a co-starter alongside Jake Chaney. It’s also notable to me that Preston Zachman isn’t formally a starter. However, he’s clearly become the second most dependable option among the Badgers safeties.
Special Teams Two-Deep Depth Chart
![Wisconsin Badgers football wide receiver Chimere Dike](https://badgernotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/USATSI_21474587-300x200.jpg)
Sep 16, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Chimere Dike (13) during the game against the Georgia Southern Eagles at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
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)
#Badgers depth chart for Rutgers. pic.twitter.com/XyIeTNcODu
— Jeff Potrykus (@jaypo1961) October 2, 2023
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