Wisconsin's Luke Fickell provides updates for Abu Sama, Austin Kawecki

During a press conference held on October 12 at Camp Randall Stadium, Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell provided updates on two injured players, Abu Sama and Austin Kawecki. Both players missed significant time due to injuries sustained during Wisconsin's game against Michigan State on October 3.

Center Austin Kawecki suffered a club on his right hand, which affected his ability to play in the first half and the second half of the game. Despite being ambidextrous, Kawecki's snapping hand was the site of the injury. Fickell noted that the injury's severity would be determined as the week progressed, with junior Ryan Cory ready to step in if Kawecki were unable to play. Kawecki's junior counterpart, Ryan Cory, would be called upon to replace him if needed.

Running back Abu Sama missed the second half of the Michigan State game and the entire contest against Penn State due to an upper body injury, specifically a shoulder issue. Fickell expressed confidence in Sama's ability to return to the roster this week, stating that he would have expected the same from Sama in the previous two weeks. Sama's absence has allowed junior Darrion Dupree to step up and currently leads the Badgers with 195 rushing yards in 43 carries, averaging 4.5 yards per carry.