Chez Mellusi: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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Wisconsin got some unexpected news on Thursday, when longtime running back Chez Mellusi announced that he was stepping away from the program due to a health-related reason.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / October 5

Amid Chez Mellusi’s departure, Tawee Walker ready to step into No. 1 RB role

The Badgers will have a different look at running back on Saturday against Purdue. The Wisconsin Badgers will have a different look at running back on Saturday when they play the Purdue Boilermakers, as Chez Mellusi is no longer with the program, having left to rehab some of his injuries.

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Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / October 4

What to expect from the Badgers backfield without Chez Mellusi

The Badgers had a major change at running back on Thursday. The Wisconsin Badgers faced some significant news this week, as top running back Chez Mellusi is stepping away from the team to rehab his injuries, according to a statement from the team.

College Football News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 4

Big Ten Daily (Oct. 4): Wisconsin RB Chez Mellusi Steps Away from Team

Wisconsin will be down a running back for a portion of the season. Thursday, the team announced that senior Chez Mellusi has stepped away from the team in an effort to rehab injuries that have plagued him throughout his career with the Badgers.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / October 4

Clemson Transfer Steps Away from Football

A former Clemson Tiger is walking away from football. Wisconsin announced Thursday that Chez Mellusi has decided to step away from the team, at least for the time being, in order to focus on his health.

College Football News / Field Level Media / October 3

Wisconsin RB Chez Mellusi 'stepping away from team' to heal from injuries

Wisconsin announced Thursday that running back Chez Mellusi is taking time away from the team to help his body recover from injuries. Mellusi leads the Badgers (2-2) in rushing yards (232), carries (56) and touchdowns (three, tied with Tawee Walker).

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 7

Chez Mellusi (2 TDs), Wisconsin put away South Dakota

Tyler Van Dyke completed 17 of 27 passes for 214 yards and a touchdown and Chez Mellusi ran for 60 yards and two scores Saturday to help Wisconsin to a 27-13 victory over South Dakota in Madison, Wis.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / August 27

Can Chez Mellusi be the lead back for the Badgers in 2024?

The running back is set to be the starter, but comes into his sixth year with a long injury history. The Wisconsin Badgers saw a big part of their offense shift last season when running back Chez Mellusi went down with a fractured fibula in Week 4 against the Purdue Boilermakers.

College Football News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / August 9

Will Chez Mellusi or Tawee Walker be the Badgers RB1?

The Badgers have two high-end running backs in their rotation this season. The Wisconsin Badgers lost a key piece of their running back room this offseason when Braelon Allen declared for the 2024 NFL Draft, forgoing his final year of eligibility.

College Football News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / August 9

Wisconsin 'trying to limit' Chez Mellusi's workload during fall camp

Longtime Badgers running back Braelon Allen is now in the NFL with the New York Jets, but familiar face — Chez Mellusi — is back in Madison for one last season.

College Football News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / August 7

Badgers RB Chez Mellusi named to Doak Walker Award watchlist for best RB in nation

The Badgers running back was named to one of the most prestigious preseason lists. The Wisconsin Badgers are looking ahead to the 2024 season with fall camp officially underway, and much lies on this year with big changes made to the roster and an increase in competition in the new-look Big Ten.

College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / July 8

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