Wisconsin starting left tackle 'doubtful' on Big Ten availability report
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Wisconsin starting left tackle 'doubtful' on Big Ten availability report
Wisconsin offensive lineman Kevin Heywood (55) blocks Michigan State linebacker Trey Lisle (8) during the third quarter of their game Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
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MADISON –Wisconsin's availability report for its football game againstRutgersis small but consequential.
Left tackleKevin Heywoodis listed as doubtful for the matchup, which will be played at 3:15 p.m. Nov. 7 at Camp Randall Stadium. The injury involves the lower body, according to UW Communications.
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Heywood appeared fine during UW's loss Oct. 31 at Iowa. He played every offensive snap. He also participated in post-game interviews, another sign that he was healthy leaving Iowa City.
The 6-foot-9, 320-pound junior has been theBadgers' top offensive lineman this season since returning from a right foot injury that sidelined him for most of camp and for the entire first game.
There are just five names on the UW availability report released Nov. 4. The other new name listed for theBadgersis sophomore tight end Emmett Bork, who is listed as out.
Wisconsin Badgers safety Cairo Skanes (21) intercepts a pass intended for USC Trojans tight end Tucker Ashcraft (84) during their game Oct. 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Wisconsin Badgers running back Abu Sama III (3) is tripped up by USC Trojans safety Prophet Brown (16) during their game Oct. 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Wisconsin Badgers tight end Jacob Harris (89) can't reach a pass in the end zone during the game against USC, Oct. 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. USC was called for pass interference on the play.
(Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell talks with players during the game against USC, Oct. 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Colton Joseph (1) is sacked by USC Trojans defensive end Braylan Shelby (10) during their game Oct. 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Wisconsin Badgers running back Bryan Jackson II (21) scores a touchdown during the game against USC, Oct. 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
USC Trojans safety Christian Pierce (6) tackles Wisconsin Badgers running back Abu Sama III (3) during their game Oct. 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Donovan Dunmore (18) pushes USC Trojans wide receiver Trent Mosley (4) out of bounds on a punt return during their game Oct. 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Wisconsin Badgers outside linebacker Tyreese Fearbry (7) reacts after a tackle during the game against USC, Oct. 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Javan Robinson (2) deflects a pass intended for USC Trojans wide receiver Kayden Dixon-Wyatt (17) during their game Oct. 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Bryce West (5) recovered the ball for an interception.
(Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Bryce West (5) races upfield after intercepting a pass in the game against USC, Oct. 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Bryce West (5) celebrates an interception during the game against USC, Oct. 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Wisconsin Badgers safety Cairo Skanes (21) races downfield after intercepting a pass in the game against USC, Oct. 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Eugene Hilton Jr. (13) is tackled by USC Trojans cornerback Elbert "Rock" Hill IV (2) during their game Oct. 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) looks to throw a pass during the game against Wisconsin, Oct. 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Wisconsin Badgers outside linebacker Sebastian Cheeks (15) sacks USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) during their game Oct. 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell checks the scoreboard during the game against USC, Oct. 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) gives the ball to running back King Miller (8) during the game against Wisconsin, Oct. 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
USC Trojans tight end Taniela Tupou (88) celebrates a touchdown reception with offensive lineman Tobias Raymond (73) during the game against Wisconsin, Oct. 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Colton Joseph (1) throws a pass to tight end Grant Stec (85) during the game against USC, Oct. 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Wisconsin Badgers running back Abu Sama III (3) weaves through traffic during the game against USC, Oct. 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Colton Joseph (1) calls for the snap from Stylz Blackmon (76) during the game against USC, Oct. 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Colton Joseph (1) runs for a first down during the game against USC, Oct. 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Wisconsin Badgers running back Abu Sama III (3) races for the corner during the game against USC, Oct. 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Wisconsin Badgers offensive lineman Barrett Nelson (70) faces off with USC Trojans defensive tackle Jahkeem Stewart (4) during their game Oct. 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Wisconsin fans cheer on their team during the game against USC, Oct. 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Wisconsin Badgers safety Cairo Skanes (21) intercepts a pass intended for USC Trojans tight end Tucker Ashcraft (84) during their game Oct. 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Wisconsin Badgers safety Cairo Skanes (21) intercepts a pass intended for USC Trojans tight end Tucker Ashcraft (84) during their game Oct. 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Wisconsin Badgers running back Abu Sama III (3) is tripped up by USC Trojans safety Prophet Brown (16) during their game Oct. 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Wisconsin Badgers tight end Jacob Harris (89) can't reach a pass in the end zone during the game against USC, Oct. 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. USC was called for pass interference on the play.
(Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell talks with players during the game against USC, Oct. 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Colton Joseph (1) is sacked by USC Trojans defensive end Braylan Shelby (10) during their game Oct. 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Wisconsin Badgers running back Bryan Jackson II (21) scores a touchdown during the game against USC, Oct. 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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USC Trojans safety Christian Pierce (6) tackles Wisconsin Badgers running back Abu Sama III (3) during their game Oct. 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Donovan Dunmore (18) pushes USC Trojans wide receiver Trent Mosley (4) out of bounds on a punt return during their game Oct. 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Wisconsin Badgers outside linebacker Tyreese Fearbry (7) reacts after a tackle during the game against USC, Oct. 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Javan Robinson (2) deflects a pass intended for USC Trojans wide receiver Kayden Dixon-Wyatt (17) during their game Oct. 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Bryce West (5) recovered the ball for an interception.
(Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Bryce West (5) races upfield after intercepting a pass in the game against USC, Oct. 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Bryce West (5) celebrates an interception during the game against USC, Oct. 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Wisconsin Badgers safety Cairo Skanes (21) races downfield after intercepting a pass in the game against USC, Oct. 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Eugene Hilton Jr. (13) is tackled by USC Trojans cornerback Elbert "Rock" Hill IV (2) during their game Oct. 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) looks to throw a pass during the game against Wisconsin, Oct. 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Wisconsin Badgers outside linebacker Sebastian Cheeks (15) sacks USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) during their game Oct. 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell checks the scoreboard during the game against USC, Oct. 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) gives the ball to running back King Miller (8) during the game against Wisconsin, Oct. 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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USC Trojans tight end Taniela Tupou (88) celebrates a touchdown reception with offensive lineman Tobias Raymond (73) during the game against Wisconsin, Oct. 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Colton Joseph (1) throws a pass to tight end Grant Stec (85) during the game against USC, Oct. 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Wisconsin Badgers running back Abu Sama III (3) weaves through traffic during the game against USC, Oct. 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Colton Joseph (1) calls for the snap from Stylz Blackmon (76) during the game against USC, Oct. 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Colton Joseph (1) runs for a first down during the game against USC, Oct. 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Wisconsin Badgers running back Abu Sama III (3) races for the corner during the game against USC, Oct. 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Wisconsin Badgers offensive lineman Barrett Nelson (70) faces off with USC Trojans defensive tackle Jahkeem Stewart (4) during their game Oct. 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Wisconsin fans cheer on their team during the game against USC, Oct. 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Rutgers' availabilty report is much larger. The most significant names are quarterback Dylan Lonergan and Kwabena Asamoah, a captain who started the first eight games at right guard. They are listed as out. Also, standout receiver KJ Duff is considered doubtful.
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Here is the complete report.
Wisconsin Badgers
Out:cornerback Cai Bates, tight end Emmett Bork.
Doubtful:running back Nate Palmer, tackle Kevin Heywood, guard Barrett Nelson.
Rutgers Scarlett Knights
Out:defensive back Kaj Sanders, defensive back Zahmir Dawud, quarterback Dylan Lonergan, linebacker Joey Kopec, offensive lineman Kwabena Asamoah.
Questionable:receiver Dyzier Carter, linebacker Abram Wright, defensive back Kevin Levy, linebacker Ty Morris, kicker Dane Pizzaro, defensive lineman Rondo Porter.
