Wisconsin Football Releases Week 7 Depth Chart vs. Iowa

Madison, Wis. — Luke Fickell and the Wisconsin Badgers football team (4-1, 2-0 B1G) officially released their depth chart ahead of its week seven matchup against Iowa on Saturday, October 14. 

Here is a look at where things stand heading into Week 7. 

Wisconsin Football Offensive Two-Deep Depth Chart 

Oct 7, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen (0) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-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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There are no changes to report on the Wisconsin football depth chart ahead of their matchup against the Iowa Hawkeyes. It’s a formality, but the Badgers backup center would most likely be Jake Renfro, considering he finally got in a whole week of practice.

Badgers Defensive Two-Deep Depth Chart 

Oct 7, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers linebacker C.J. Goetz (98) celebrates following a tackle during the second quarter against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-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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Again, this is more of a formality, but the Wisconsin Badgers football coaching staff appears to favor Preston Zachman and Austin Brown over Travian Blaylock at safety. However, the snap counts from this past weekend make it clear that Jake Chaney is, in fact, the starter of Maema Njongmeta at this point.

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)

#Badgers depth chart for Iowa. No real changes. We talk to Fickell soon. pic.twitter.com/iLoG1xSJCG

— Jeff Potrykus (@jaypo1961) October 9, 2023

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