Rutgers will be without key defensive starters cornerback Robert Longerbeam and linebacker Tyreem Powell today against Wisconsin.
The Scarlet Knights’ final pregame injury report broke that news. The report also lists starting cornerback Eric Rogers and wide receiver Ian Strong as ‘questionable.’
Longerbeam and Powell have combined for 30 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, one interception and five pass deflections through Rutgers’ first five games. The two are critical members of a defensive unit that has allowed only 15.8 points per game entering Saturday’s contest.
Rutgers’ defensive depth will be tested against a Wisconsin passing attack that appears to have found its rhythm after a dominant showing against Purdue. Rogers’ possible absence would make the defense down three top starters — two in the secondary. His status will be worth monitoring as game time approaches.
Here’s the #Rutgers Football availability report for today’s noon kickoff vs Wisconsin.
Two veteran starters in CB Robert Longerbeam and LB Tyreem Powell are both OUT. Starters WR Ian Strong and CB Eric Rogers are both QUESTIONABLE. pic.twitter.com/OOKbhvCKjB
— Alec Crouthamel (@AlecCr12) October 12, 2024
Wisconsin’s injury report, meanwhile sees starting WR Bryson Green and backups S Kamo’i Latu and WR Tyrell Henry listed as ‘out.’ Outside linebacker Aaron Witt is the only player listed as ‘questionable.’
The Badgers and Scarlet Knights will kick off at noon ET, 11 a.m. CT on the Big Ten Network and streaming on Fox Sports.
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