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Wisconsin Badgers running back enters transfer portal after dropping down depth chart

Wisconsin Badgers running back enters transfer portal after dropping down depth chart

The Wisconsin Badgers have had a logjam at running back over the past two seasons. Veterans like Chez Mellusi and Tawee Walker, along with a trio of talented recruits from the 2024 class, left little room for redshirt junior tailback Cade Yacamelli to shine.

College Football News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / August 4
Two Wisconsin Badgers land on college football 'freaks' list for rare strength and speed combination

Two Wisconsin Badgers land on college football 'freaks' list for rare strength and speed combination

Cade Yacamelli might not be the first name Wisconsin Badgers fans think of when it comes to impressive athletes on the roster, but his athletic testing numbers tell a different story.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / July 23
Iowa Hawkeyes 2025 Opponent Preview: Wisconsin Badgers

Iowa Hawkeyes 2025 Opponent Preview: Wisconsin Badgers

Wisconsin failed to reach bowl eligibility for the first time since 2001 last year, and Luke Fickell comes into 2025 with one of the hottest seats in college football.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / October 13, 2024
Badgers grades: Cade Yacamelli made the most of his opportunities

Badgers grades: Cade Yacamelli made the most of his opportunities

They say make the most of your opportunities. Cade Yacamelli certainly did.  The redshirt sophomore running back from Trafford, Pa., played just six snaps,

College Football News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / September 9, 2024

Badgers RB Cade Yacamelli got his opportunity and ran with it in Week 2

The Badgers running back was one of the most impressive players on the field in Week 2. Wisconsin Badgers running back Cade Yacamelli has seen a ton of changes throughout his career since arriving as a freshman in 2022.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / September 8, 2024

Where do the Badgers need to improve in defending the run?

Wisconsin had issues in the run game for the second consecutive week. The Wisconsin Badgers pulled off a second double-digit victory on Saturday, beating the South Dakota Coyotes 27-13 in Week 2.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 5, 2024

Badgers' RB Cade Yacamelli 'a different player than he was last year'

Veteran Chez Mellusi and Tawee Walker have clearly established themselves as Wisconsin's preferred one-two punch in the backfield. Both players had 15+ carries in the opener, but sophomore Cade Yacamelli has seemingly emerged as the third option.

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