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Wisconsin Football Releases Week 4 Depth Chart vs. Purdue
![Wisconsin football; Badgers take on Purdue](https://m09395.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/USATSI_19280525-scaled.jpg?time=1722051501)
Madison, Wis. — Luke Fickell and the Wisconsin football team (2-1, 0-0 B1G) officially released their depth chart ahead of its week four matchup against Purdue on Friday, September 22.
Here is a look at where things stand heading into Week four:
Wisconsin Football Offensive Two-Deep Depth Chart
![Wisconsin football; Badgers QB Tanner Mordecai](https://badgernotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/USATSI_21432803-300x200.jpg)
Sep 16, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) scrambles with the football during the second quarter against the Georgia Southern Eagles 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: Chez Mellusi (SR)
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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The only change on the Wisconsin football offensive depth chart this week is redshirt freshman Quincy Burroughs entering the two-deep instead of Keontez Lewis, who recently entered the transfer portal.
Wisconsin Football Defensive Two-Deep Depth Chart
![Wisconsin football; Badgers safety Kamo'i Latu](https://badgernotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/USATSI_21432516-300x200.jpg)
Sep 16, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Georgia Southern Eagles wide receiver Khaleb Hood (7) rushes with the football after catching a pass during the first quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers 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: Maema Njongmeta (RS SR)
Backup: Tatum Grass (RS SR)
Middle Linebacker
Starter: Jordan Turner (RS JR) 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) OR Austin Brown (SO)
Safety
Starter: Kamo’i Latu (SR)
Backup: Travian Blaylock (RS SR)
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There is nothing new to report for the Wisconsin football defensive two-deep depth chart ahead of its matchup vs. Purdue.
Special Teams Two-Deep Depth Chart
![Wisconsin football; Badgers WR Chimere Dike](https://badgernotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/USATSI_21433464-300x200.jpg)
Sep 16, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Chimere Dike (13) carries the football as Georgia Southern Eagles defensive back Damel Hickman (4) defends during the third quarter 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)
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— Jeff Potrykus (@jaypo1961) September 18, 2023
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