On Thursday evening, Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst announced on ‘The Paul Chryst Radio Show’ that key Badgers’ backup linebacker Mike Maskalunas will be returning to play this week against the No. 14 Michigan Wolverines.
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Maskalunas was initially listed as questionable on the Badger preliminary injury report on Monday. The return of Maskalunas will be huge for Wisconsin, as the senior linebacker was often the main backup that rotated in for starters Leo Chenal and Jack Sanborn last season.
Mike Maskalunas will add more depth to this already stacked Badgers’ defense, as they go up against the talented duo of Blake Corum and Hassan Haskins at running back for the Wolverines that have combined for 797 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns this season.
#Badgers coach Paul Chryst, speaking on his weekly radio show, says Mike Maskalunas is set to return this week. Maskalunas, the No. 3 ILB and a key performer on special teams, did not play vs. Notre Dame.
— Jeff Potrykus (@jaypo1961) September 30, 2021
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