Two-deep

Wisconsin

at UCLA · Sat Oct 17 · 07:30 PM ET · NBC

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Starters

  1. QBColton Joseph
  2. RBAbu Sama III
  3. WREugene Hilton Jr.
  4. TEJacob Harris
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Depth Chart· Updated Oct 15, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 1
    89
    Colton JosephRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 10
    66
    Ryan HopkinsFR
  3. 8
    63
    Deuce AdamsRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
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RB
  1. 3
    90
    Abu Sama IIISR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 6
    79
    Darrion DupreeJR
  3. 15
    66
    Nate PalmerRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-X
  1. 13
    74
    Eugene Hilton Jr.SO
    Starter
  2. 7
    74
    Shamar RigbyJR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 11
    60
    Kash BrockFR
WR-Z
  1. 2
    76
    Chris Brooks Jr.RS SR
    Starter
  2. 16
    71
    Malachi ColemanRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
SLOT
  1. 0
    72
    Tyrell HenryRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 12
    68
    Zion KearneyJR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 87
    58
    Jackson McGohanRS JR/TR
TE
  1. 89
    86
    Jacob HarrisRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 85
    69
    Grant StecRS SO
  3. 82
    66
    Emmett BorkRS FR
LT
  1. 71
    85
    PJ WilkinsRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 72
    66
    Lucas Simmons-JohanssonRS JR/TR
LG
  1. 78
    78
    Colin CubberlyRS SO
    Starter
  2. 60
    72
    Nolan DavenportRS FR
C
  1. 51
    85
    Austin KaweckiGR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 50
    72
    Ryan CoryRS SO
RG
  1. 76
    79
    Stylz BlackmonJR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 75
    79
    Emerson MandellRS SO
  3. 73
    73
    Blake CherrySO/TR
    TRANSFER
RT
  1. 55
    85
    Kevin HeywoodRS SO
    Starter
  2. 70
    72
    Barrett NelsonRS SR

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Next game kickoff time

Wisconsin Badgers plays UCLA away on Sat, Oct 17. The listed kickoff time is 07:30 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachLuke Fickellsince 2022
Offensive CoordinatorJeff Grimes
Defensive CoordinatorMike Tressel

Team Stats

5 games · as of Oct 15

Points/G
31.6
Yards/G
379.4
Pass Yds/G
226.4
Rush Yds/G
153.0
TO Margin
0
3rd Down %
44.12%
Total TD
18
Sacks
7
TFL
17
INT
3
Team Analysis
WHY #35 IN WS POWER
Results this season+1.0 pts

Beat Penn State Nittany Lions (then #15) in week 4.

2025 SP+: -1.5

85%

Roster talent: 78th percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #78 national

6%

Returning production: 31%

2%

Base rating is the blend above; +1.0 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

25 adds in two-deep · avg 83 OVR · top add: H. Russell IV (NT, 91, from West Virginia)

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Wisconsin Starting Quarterback

Wisconsin Badgers starting lineup

Wisconsin starting lineup: QB Colton Joseph, RB Abu Sama III, WR-X Eugene Hilton Jr., TE Jacob Harris. Full two-deep below, updated daily.

Colton Joseph is the projected starting quarterback for Wisconsin as of October 15, 2026. Ryan Hopkins is listed second.

Wisconsin also projects Abu Sama III at running back, Eugene Hilton Jr. at wide receiver and Jacob Harris at tight end.

The full Wisconsin Badgers two-deep was last updated October 15, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

Colton Joseph · QBAbu Sama III · RBEugene Hilton Jr. · WR-XJacob Harris · TE

Common questions

Who is Wisconsin's starting quarterback?
Colton Joseph is the projected starting quarterback for Wisconsin as of October 15, 2026. Ryan Hopkins is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Wisconsin?
Abu Sama III is the projected starter at running back for Wisconsin, with Darrion Dupree listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for Wisconsin?
Eugene Hilton Jr. is the projected starter at wide receiver for Wisconsin, with Shamar Rigby listed second.
Who starts at tight end for Wisconsin?
Jacob Harris is the projected starter at tight end for Wisconsin, with Grant Stec listed second.
When was the Wisconsin Badgers depth chart last updated?
The Wisconsin Badgers depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated October 15, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was Wisconsin's record last season?
Wisconsin Badgers finished 4-8 (2-7 in Big Ten play).
When does Wisconsin Badgers play next?
Wisconsin Badgers plays UCLA away on Sat, Oct 17. The listed kickoff time is 07:30 PM ET.

Full Wisconsin roster

Every player on the Wisconsin Badgers depth chart, by position.

Offense

WR: Eugene Hilton Jr., Shamar Rigby, Kash Brock

WR: Chris Brooks Jr., Malachi Coleman

WR: Tyrell Henry, Zion Kearney, Jackson McGohan

LT: PJ Wilkins, Lucas Simmons-Johansson

LG: Colin Cubberly, Nolan Davenport

C: Austin Kawecki, Ryan Cory

RG: Stylz Blackmon, Emerson Mandell, Blake Cherry

RT: Kevin Heywood, Barrett Nelson

TE: Jacob Harris, Grant Stec, Emmett Bork

QB: Colton Joseph, Ryan Hopkins, Deuce Adams

RB: Abu Sama III, Darrion Dupree, Nate Palmer, Mason Lane

Defense

LOLB: Sebastian Cheeks, Nicolas Clayton, Micheal Garner

NT: Hammond Russell IV, Junior Poyser, Dillan Johnson

DT: Charles Perkins, DeNigel Cooper, Nolan Vils

ROLB: Tyreese Fearbry, Justus Boone

WLB: Mason Posa, Thomas Heiberger

MLB: Cooper Catalano, Jon Jon Kamara

CB: Javan Robinson, Donovan Dunmore

SS: Matthew Jung, Carson Van Dinter

FS: Marvin Burks Jr., Cairo Skanes

CB: Jai'mier Scott, Eric Fletcher Jr.

NB: Bryce West, Raphael Dunn

RES: Cai Bates, Jaylon Domingeaux, Michael Roeske, Xavier Ukponu, Bryan Jackson II

Special Teams

PT: Sean West, Ethan Tranel

PK: Gavin Lahm

KO: Gavin Lahm, Brady Melum

LS: James Roe, Andrew Goodman

H: Sean West, Ethan Tranel

PR: Tyrell Henry, Eugene Hilton Jr.

KR: Juju Pope, Nate Palmer, Darrion Dupree