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Photos: Wisconsin football's second day of fall camp practice at UW-Platteville
Wisconsin Badgers warm up during the second day of training camp at UW-Platteville in Platteville, Wis., Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Cole Lacrue (17) looks to make a pass during the second day of training camp at UW-Platteville in Platteville, Wis., Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers safety Owen Arnett (18) catches a pass during the second day of training camp at UW-Platteville in Platteville, Wis., Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers safety Braedyn Moore (20) catches a pass during the second day of training camp at UW-Platteville in Platteville, Wis., Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers safety Austin Brown (9) catches a pass during the second day of training camp at UW-Platteville in Platteville, Wis., Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers safety Kamo'i Latu (13) catches a pass during the second day of training camp at UW-Platteville in Platteville, Wis., Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers safety Owen Arnett (18) makes a pass during the second day of training camp at UW-Platteville in Platteville, Wis., Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Spectators watch the Wisconsin Badgers practice during the second day of training camp at UW-Platteville in Platteville, Wis., Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Quincy Burroughs (5) runs the ball during the second day of training camp at UW-Platteville in Platteville, Wis., Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers tight end JT Seagreaves (41) runs the ball during the second day of training camp at UW-Platteville in Platteville, Wis., Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Offensive line coach Jack Bicknell speaks to players during the second day of training camp at UW-Platteville in Platteville, Wis., Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers head coach LukeFickell watches his players during the second day of training camp at UW-Platteville in Platteville, Wis., Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell speaks with Jeremiah Ortiz, assistant director of strength and conditioning, during the second day of training camp at UW-Platteville in Platteville, Wis., Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers huddle around Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell during the second day of training camp at UW-Platteville in Platteville, Wis., Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers defensive ends Cade McDonald (96), Mike Jarvis (97), Nolan Vils (85), Ben Barten (68) and teammates participate in the second day of training camp at UW-Platteville in Platteville, Wis., Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers defensive ends Ben Barten (68), James Thompson Jr. (90) and teammates participate in the second day of training camp at UW-Platteville in Platteville, Wis., Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers offensive lineman Jake Renfro (57) participates in the second day of training camp at UW-Platteville in Platteville, Wis., Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers defensive end Mike Jarvis (97), James Thompson Jr. (90), and Ben Barten (68) participate in the second day of training camp at UW-Platteville in Platteville, Wis., Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers defensive end Gio Paez (94) participates in the second day of training camp at UW-Platteville in Platteville, Wis., Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers defensive end Rodas Johnson (56) participates in the second day of training camp at UW-Platteville in Platteville, Wis., Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Defensive line coach Greg Scruggs speaks to his players during the second day of training camp at UW-Platteville in Platteville, Wis., Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers defensive ends Rodas Johnson (56), Isaac Townsend (93) and Will McDonald (77) participate in the second day of training camp at UW-Platteville in Platteville, Wis., Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers defensive end Gio Paez (94) participates in the second day of training camp at UW-Platteville in Platteville, Wis., Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL

