The 1-1 Wisconsin Badgers host the 2-0 Georgia Southern Eagles today.
The Badgers have already begun the season without the on-field services of starting offensive lineman Jake Renfro and starting defensive lineman Isaiah Mullens. They will be without the two again today, as Wisconsin’s availability report listed them among those out for today’s contest.
While last week’s loss to Washington State can be attributed to other factors including turnovers and general sloppiness, Mullens and Renfro are two important players at some of the most important positions on the field.
Wisconsin’s defensive line will continue to feature James Thomson Jr., Rodas Johnson and Gio Paez, while Tanor Bortolini will stick at center.
Mullens and Renfro are notable players to miss the contest from a list that includes Riley Nowakowski, Cam Large, Chris Brooks, Jack Pugh and Aaron Witt.
Here is Wisconsin's availability report for the Georgia Southern game. Still no Isaiah Mullens, Jake Renfro or Riley Nowakowski, among others. pic.twitter.com/cKY7jfDZJK
— Jesse Temple (@jessetemple) September 16, 2023
Head coach Luke Fickell did say this week that both Mullens and Renfro were close to returning, so hopefully next Friday at Purdue is their first game action of the season.
