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Wisconsin Badgers Book Fall Visit with Rising In-State 2027 ATH - Sep 28, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans wide receiver Kyron Hudson (10) attempts to catch the ball against Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean (3) in the second half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Wisconsin Badgers: Filing Error Allows Strong DB to Continue ’25 Practices

Originally posted on WI Sports Heroics
By Jarrett Guerrera | Last updated Aug 24, 2025 10:49 AM ET

After the Wisconsin Badgers had a scare with a top corner back, the athlete will be able to continue to practice with the program during the season.

Starting defensive back Nyzier Fourqurean has been in the middle of a tough legal battle against the NCAA in hopes of securing eligibility for the upcoming football season. Fourqurean spent time at the Division-II level which counts towards his Division-I clock and the available five years of eligibility. The defensive back exhausted his eligibility last season, but has fought for an added year due to his time served at the Division-II level.

However, the fight has not exactly been a successful one as a previous preliminary injunction was overturned and Fourqurean is currently only a practice player. Even that role seemed impossible to keep after his appeal window expired, however, Fourqurean has been told he can continue to practice with the program while awaiting a final decision.

Wisconsin Badgers Still Allowed to Practice with Nzyier Fourqurean Despite Ongoing Legal Battle

While the staff and fans had initially thought Fourqurean could no longer practice with the program due to his 30-day window expiring, an error in the filing process will actually allow the defensive back to return.

Fourqurean can still practice, I’ve been told. There was an error in the filing that said he wasn’t allowed to practice after 30 days waiting for an appeal ruling.

Still, as Fickell wrote in his declaration, extended time w/o playing and practice being different. #Badgers https://t.co/v9n6ND4B0g

— Colten Bartholomew (@CBartWSJ) August 24, 2025

Fourqurean is still allowed to practice, and according to Colten Bartholomew of BadgerExtra the initial issue surrounding practice was a result of an error in the original filing. The NCAA will allow Fourqurean to continue to practice with the Wisconsin Badgers while awaiting a decision on his eligibility.

The news of Fourqurean being able to practice with the Badgers might give some a small sigh of relief, but the main point head coach Luke Fickell had been trying to convey still has not landed. Fickell is a strong believer that Fourqurean needs another season working each day on and off of the field with the staff in order to have a stronger chance at becoming a professional. Reducing his playing time off the bat will hurt his development regardless of the outcome of the practice situation.

Wisconsin Badgers Lose Strong Returning DB For 2025-26 Season Following NCAA Appeal 1 Wisconsin cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean (3) pressures South Dakota quarterback Aidan Bouman (2) during the first quarter of their game Saturday, September 7 , 2024 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Badgers: Filing Error Allows Strong DB to Continue '25 Practices 2 Oct 26, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Beau Pribula (9) is tackled by Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Jaheim Thomas (7) and cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean (3) during the fourth quarter at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

For the Wisconsin Badgers, the main focus now will involve continuing to push Fourqurean and develop the defensive back without the help of games. A final decision has still not been made and Fourqurean could very well return for the final quarter of the season, which means staying ready is imperative. The next question that will need to be answered is whether or not Fourqurean will be eligible to return to play and finish the 2025 season as an official member of the program.