Wisconsin Football Releases Official Depth Chart vs. Nebraska

Madison, Wis. — Luke Fickell and the Wisconsin Badgers football team (5-5, 3-4 B1G) officially released their two-deep depth chart ahead of its home matchup against Nebraska on Saturday, November 18. 

Here is a look at where things stand for the Badgers heading into Week 12. 

Wisconsin Football Offensive Two-Deep Depth Chart 

Nov 11, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Skyler Bell (11) rushes with the football after catching a pass during the fourth quarter against the Northwestern Wildcats at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Quarterback

Starter: Tanner Mordecai (RS SR)

Backup: Braedyn Locke (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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There are no big changes this week for the Wisconsin Badgers football team on the two-deep other than the former addition of Tanner Mordecai as the QB1 after returning from injury against Northwestern.

We saw some younger players like Vinny Anthony and Quincy Burroughs get some spin at wide receiver, a trend I think will continue as the Badgers work to evaluate their roster. Cade Yacamelli has also seemingly improved his standing in the running back room.

Wisconsin Football Defensive Two-Deep Depth Chart

Nov 11, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; The Northwestern Wildcats line up for a play during the third quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Defensive End 

Starter: Rodas Johnson (RS SR)

Backup: Curt Neal (RS FR)

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 didn’t make any adjustments on the depth chart, but I think it’s worth noting that redshirt freshman Curt Neal has earned that backup spot behind Rodas Johnson over Cade McDonald.

He played pretty well on a defensive line hat’s underachieved all season — it’s encouraging to see an underclassman make an impact.

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)

The #Badgers depth chart for the battle for the Freedom Trophy. pic.twitter.com/E6HW559fXQ

— Mark Stewart Ⓜ️ (@MarkStewartMJS) November 13, 2023

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