Wisconsin football two-deep for Homecoming matchup vs. Michigan State

The Wisconsin football team has revealed its two-deep roster for their Week 4 matchup against Michigan State on October 3 at Camp Randall Stadium. The depth chart, provided by UW Communications following the previous game, lists players in terms of their class year: freshman, sophomore, junior, senior, or fifth-year. Redshirt years are no longer considered in determining class rankings.

On offense, Colton Joseph, a senior quarterback, leads the first team. The second team alternates between Ryan Hopkins, a freshman, and Deuce Adams, a junior. Running backs include Abu Sama, a senior, and Darrion Dupree, a junior, as the first and second options, respectively. Nate Palmer, another junior, is listed as part of the second team. Junior Bryan Jackson, who missed Game 4 due to injury, was previously planned to be the third running back.

The receiving corps is led by Chris Brooks Jr., a fifth-year senior, as the first team tight end. Shamar Rigby, a junior, and Malachi Coleman, a senior, make up the second team. Tyrell Henry, a fifth-year tight end, and Eugene Hilton, a sophomore, comprise the first and second team slot receivers, respectively. Jacob Harris, a senior, and Grant Stec, a junior, are the first and second team tight ends, or Emmett Bork, a sophomore, can fill in as a third tight end.

On defense, the first team defensive line consists of Hammond Russell IV, a fifth-year senior, and Junior Poyser, a senior. The second team defensive line features Dillan Johnson and DeNigel Cooper. The outside linebackers are led by Sebastian Cheeks, a fifth-year senior, and Tyreese Fearbry, a fifth-year senior. The inside linebackers include Cooper Catalano, a sophomore, and Jon Jon Kamara, a junior.

Cornerback Javan Robinson, a fifth-year senior, leads the first team, while Donovan Dunmore, a freshman, and Eric Fletcher, a junior, make up the second team. Bryce West, a junior, is the first team nickel corner, and Raphael Dunn, a junior, is the second team. Safety Marvin Burks, a senior, and Matt Jung, a fifth-year senior, lead the first and second team safeties, respectively.

Carson Van Dinter, a junior, and Carson Van Dinter, a junior, serve as the first and second team punters, while James Roe, a junior, is the long snapper. Tyrell Henry, a fifth-year senior, and Eugene Hilton, a sophomore, are the first and second team kick returners.