Wisconsin OL Depth Tested Ahead of Notre Dame | Wisconsin Badgers Football News

Wisconsin’s offensive line is in serious doubt heading into Week One against Notre Dame, with key starters Kevin Heywood and Emerson Mandell sidelined—Heywood injured early in camp, Mandell recovering from foot surgery since spring. Coach Luke Fickell admits there’s no clear answer yet on who’ll start, with reps going to Lucas Simmons-Johansson at right tackle and a tight race between Blake Cherry and Stylz Blackmon at guard. Heywood’s engagement despite injury is encouraging, but both players’ availability remains uncertain as the coaching staff weighs options before kickoff. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/83166995d58fa133