Luke Fickell doesn’t read or study his University of Wisconsin football program’s travel roster, but one of the team’s road routines has given him a glimpse into how some of the youngest Badgers are progressing early on.
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First-year freshmen on Wisconsin football travel rosters 2021-2024
| Season | Fewest No. of first-year freshmen on travel rosters | Largest No. of first-year freshmen on travel rosters | Coaches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6 (Notre Dame at Soldier Field) | 10 (at Rutgers) | Chryst |
| 2022 | 6 (at Ohio State, at Nebraska) | 9 (at Michigan State) | Chryst/Leonhard |
| 2023 | 7 (at Washington State, at Purdue) | 10 (at Minnesota) | Fickell |
| 2024 | 10 (at Southern Cal) | 12 (at Rutgers, at Northwestern) | Fickell |
Freshman running back Darrion Dupree has emerged as a backup to Tawee Walker, travelling with the team and already burning his redshirt opportunity this season.
Photos: Wisconsin football takes on Northwestern on shore of Lake Michigan
Wisconsin quarterback Braedyn Locke passes the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Wisconsin defensive lineman Elijah Hills recovers a fumble during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Wisconsin linebacker John Pius tackles Northwestern quarterback Jack Lausch during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Wisconsin place kicker Nathanial Vakos kicks a field goal during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
The Star-Spangled Banner is played before the first half of an NCAA college football game between Wisconsin and Northwestern, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
A field goal by Wisconsin place kicker Nathanial Vakos is blocked during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Northwestern running back Cam Porter is taken down by Wisconsin linebacker Jake Chaney and others during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Northwestern quarterback Jack Lausch passes the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Wisconsin quarterback Braedyn Locke runs in a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Northwestern head coach David Braun takes the field before the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell stands on the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Northwestern quarterback Jack Lausch passes the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
