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Open Jim: How competitive can Wisconsin football be this season?

JIM POLZIN
Jul 31, 2024
Jul 31, 2024 Updated Aug 5, 2024

The University of Wisconsin football team conducted its first preseason camp practice during muggy conditions Tuesday at Ralph E. Davis Pioneer Stadium.

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Photos: Wisconsin football's first practice of 2024 season

Jake Renfro 30Jul2024.jpg — Center Jake Renfro participates in a drill during Wisconsin's first preseason practice Tuesday at Ralph E. Davis Pioneer Stadium at UW-Platteville.
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Mabrey Mettauer 30Jul2024.jpg — Quarterback Mabrey Mettauer participates in a drill during Wisconsin's first preseason practice Tuesday at Ralph E. Davis Pioneer Stadium at UW-Platteville.
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Darrion Dupree 30Jul2024.jpg — Running back Darrion Dupree participates in a drill during Wisconsin's first preseason practice Tuesday at Ralph E. Davis Pioneer Stadium at UW-Platteville.
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Dilin Jones 30Jul2024.jpg — Running back Dilin Jones participates in a drill during Wisconsin's first preseason practice Tuesday at Ralph E. Davis Pioneer Stadium at UW-Platteville.
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Tawee Walker 30Jul2024.jpg — Running back Tawee Walker participates in a drill during Wisconsin's first preseason practice Tuesday at Ralph E. Davis Pioneer Stadium at UW-Platteville.
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Justin Taylor 30Jul2024.jpg — Defensive back Justin Taylor participates in a drill during Wisconsin's first preseason practice Tuesday at Ralph E. Davis Pioneer Stadium at UW-Platteville.
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Braedyn Moore 30Jul2024.jpg — Safety Braedyn Moore participates in a drill during Wisconsin's first preseason practice Tuesday at Ralph E. Davis Pioneer Stadium at UW-Platteville.
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Tyler Van Dyke 30Jul2024.jpg — Quarterback Tyler Van Dyke participates in a drill during Wisconsin's first preseason practice Tuesday at Ralph E. Davis Pioneer Stadium at UW-Platteville.
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Derek Jensen 30Jul2024.jpg — Offensive lineman Derek Jensen participates in a drill during Wisconsin's first preseason practice Tuesday at Ralph E. Davis Pioneer Stadium at UW-Platteville.
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Contact Jim Polzin at jpolzin@madison.com.

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