Status of Wisconsin's Kevin Heywood updated on Big Ten availability report
The Big Ten posted its second update to its availablity report for the Wisconsin-Rutgers game scheduled for Nov. 7. Here is the latest on the Badgers.
On November 6, the Big Ten availability report for Wisconsin was updated, notifying that tackle Kevin Heywood, who has been a starter every game this season, is now marked as 'out' for their upcoming game against Rutgers at Camp Randall Stadium. The injury to Heywood is to his lower body, as confirmed by UW Communications. There were no other alterations to the Badgers' status. The final report will be made available two hours prior to the game's scheduled kickoff at 3:15 p.m.
For Rutgers, standout receiver KJ Duff, who didn't complete the game against Michigan on October 31, and offensive lineman Tyler Needham, a starting guard who missed last week's match, have also been marked as 'out'. Here are the complete availability reports for both teams. The Wisconsin Badgers have lost cornerbacks Cai Bates and Emmett Bork, tackle Kevin Heywood, and doubtful running back Nate Palmer and guard Barrett Nelson.
On the other hand, Rutgers Scarlet Knights are without defensive back Kaj Sanders, receiver KJ Duff, defensive back Zahmir Dawud, quarterback Dylan Lonergan, linebacker Joey Kopec, offensive linemen Kwabena Asamoah and Tyler Needham, defensive lineman J'Dan Burnett, and kicker Dane Pizzaro. Questionable players for Wisconsin include receivers Dyzier Carter and Ty Morris, linebackers Abram Wright and Kevin Levy, defensive back Kevin Levy, and kicker Dane Pizzaro for Rutgers.
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