Wisconsin Badgers full depth chart for Week 2 vs. South Dakota

The page has turned to Week 2 for the Wisconsin Badgers. After an uncomfortable 28-14 Week 1 win over Western Michigan, the team is now in preparation mode for its upcoming contest against South Dakota.

South Dakota figures to present the Badgers with somewhat of a challenge. The Coyotes entered the season ranked No. 5 in the FCS preseason coaches poll. They backed that ranking up in Week 1 with a 45-3 win over Northern State. The team cannot be overlooked, especially after the Badgers’ minor struggles against Western Michigan.

Related: Updated game-by-game predictions for Wisconsin football after Week 1 win over Western Michigan

Week 2’s performance is important for Luke Fickell’s team. The team needs to hit a groove and find momentum before No. 5 Alabama visits Madison on Sept. 14. It especially needs to do so before Big Ten play begins on Sept. 28 with a road trip to No. 23 USC.

Here is how the team will line up for Week 2 against South Dakota. The new depth chart looks similar to the Week 1 lineup, with a few minor depth changes:

Quarterback

Aug 30, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Tyler Van Dyke (10) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Western Michigan Broncos at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Starter: Tyler Van Dyke

Backup: Braedyn Locke

Running Back

Aug 30, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Chez Mellusi (1) rushes for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Western Michigan Broncos at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Starter: Tawee Walker OR Chez Mellusi

Backup: Cade Yacamelli

The Week 1 lineup included Mellusi as the starter and Walker as the backup. Each received a similar workload, which is now reflected in the new two-deep. Yacamelli was the third running back off the bench.

Wide Receiver (1)

Jan. 1, 2024; Tampa, Florida; Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Bryson Green (9) celebrates a touchdown against the LSU Tigers in the first quarter during the ReliaQuest Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Starter: Bryson Green

Backup: Chris Brooks Jr.

Wide Receiver (2)

Jan 1, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Vinny Anthony II (86) rushes with the ball during the second half against the LSU Tigers at the Reliaquest Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports

Starter: Vinny Anthony OR C.J. Williams

Backup: Haakon Anderson

Anderson slides into the two-deep after Quincy Burroughs missed Friday’s opener with an injury.

Wide Receiver (slot)

Aug 30, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Will Pauling (6) rushes with the football during the second quarter against the Western Michigan Broncos at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Starter: Will Pauling

Backup: Trech Kekahuna

Tight End

Wisconsin tight end Riley Nowakowski (37) makes a reception during the first quarter of their game against Western Michigan Friday, August 30, 2024 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel-USA TODAY NETWORK

Starter: Riley Nowakowski

Backup: Tucker Ashcraft

Left Tackle

Wisconsin offensive lineman Jack Nelson (79) goes through a drill during spring practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wisconsin on Tuesday April 2, 2024. Mark Stewart / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel-USA TODAY NETWORK

Starter: Jack Nelson

Backup: Barrett Nelson

Left Guard

Wisconsin offensive lineman Joe Brunner (56) goes through drills with Jake Renfro (57) during spring practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wisconsin on Tuesday April 2, 2024. Mark Stewart / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel-USA TODAY NETWORK

Starter: Joe Brunner

Backup: James Durand

Center

Wisconsin offensive lineman Jake Renfro (57) is shown during the fourth quarter of their game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Nebraska 24-17 in overtime. Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Starter: Jake Renfro

Backup: Kerry Kodanko

Right Guard

Wisconsin offensive lineman Joe Huber go through a drill during the team’s 14th spring practice, which was held Tuesday morning April 30, 2024 at the McClain Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Mark Stewart / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel-USA TODAY NETWORK

Starter: Joe Huber

Backup: J.P. Benzschawel

Right Tackle

Wisconsin offensive lineman Riley Mahlman (71) blocks Maryland defensive lineman Tommy Akingbesote (99) during the second quarter of their game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison. Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel-USA TODAY NETWORK

Starter: Riley Mahlman

Backup: Kevin Heywood (true freshman)

Defensive Line (1)

Nov. 25, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Wisconsin Badgers defensive end Ben Barten (68) sacks Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis (8) during the first quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel via USA TODAY NETWORK

Starter: Ben Barten

Backup: Elijah Hills

Defensive Line (2)

Wisconsin defensive line coach E.J. Whitlow talks with Curt Neal during spring practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wisconsin on Tuesday April 2, 2024. Mark Stewart / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel-USA TODAY NETWORK

Starter: Curt Neal

Backup: Cade McDonald

Outside Linebacker (1)

Aug 30, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Darryl Peterson (17) during the game against the Western Michigan Broncos at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Starter: Darryl Peterson

Backup: Aaron Witt

Outside Linebacker (2)

Wisconsin outside linebacker Leon Lowery goes through a drill during the team’s 10th spring practice, which was held on a practice field north of Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin on Saturday April 20, 2024. Credit: Mark Stewart / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel-USA TODAY NETWORK

Starter: John Pius OR Leon Lowery

Backup: Sebastian Cheeks

Inside Linebacker (1)

Jan. 1, 2024; Tampa, Florida; Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Jake Chaney (36) reacts after a stop during the first half against the LSU Tigers at Raymond James Stadium. Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports

Starter: Jake Chaney

Backup: Tackett Curtis

Inside Linebacker (2)

Wisconsin linebacker Jaheim Thomas (7) stops Western Michigan running back Jaden Nixon (3) short of a first down during the first quarter of their game Friday, August 30, 2024 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel-USA TODAY NETWORK

Starter: Jaheim Thomas

Backup: Christian Alliegro

Cornerback (1)

Defensive back Ricardo Hallman warms up for spring practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wisconsin, on Tuesday April 2, 2024. Mark Stewart / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel-USA TODAY NETWORK

Starter: Ricardo Hallman

Backup: R.J. Delancy OR Jonas Duclona

Cornerback (2)

Jan. 1, 2024; Tampa, Florida; LSU Tigers wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (11) runs with the ball towards Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean (10) during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports

Starter: Nyzier Fourqurean

Backup: R.J. Delancy OR Xavier Lucas (true freshman)

Cornerback (Nickel)

Nov. 26, 2022; Madison, Wisconsin; Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Max Lofy (12) celebrates following a tackle during the third quarter against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Camp Randall Stadium. Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Starter: Max Lofy

Backup: Owen Arnett

Strong Safety

Nov. 11, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin; Wisconsin Badgers safety Hunter Wohler (24) celebrates following a play during the third quarter against the Northwestern Wildcats at Camp Randall Stadium. Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Starters: Hunter Wohler

Backups: Austin Brown

Free Safety

Nov. 25, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Daniel Jackson (9) runs with the ball as Wisconsin Badgers defensive back Preston Zachman (14) and linebacker Jordan Turner (54) give chase during the first quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium. Nick Wosika-USA TODAY Sports

Starters: Preston Zachman

Backups: Kamo’i Latu

Specialists

Jan. 1, 2024; Tampa, Florida; Wisconsin Badgers punter Gavin Meyers (28) holds the ball for Wisconsin Badgers place kicker Nathanial Vakos (90) during the first half against the LSU Tigers at Raymond James Stadium. Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports

Kicker: Nathanial Vakos

Punter: Atticus Bertrams

Long Snapper: Cayson Pfeiffer (transfer, Cincinnati)

Punt Returner: Vinny Anthony

Kick Returner: Trech Kekahuna

Anthony and Kekahuna are flipped after the first week.

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