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Wisconsin’s starting safety ruled out against Illinois
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No. 5-ranked Wisconsin (7-0) will be without its starting safety, D’Cota Dixon, when they face Illinois (2-5) on the road on Saturday. Joe Ferguson will likely start in place of Dixon.
#Badgers Dixon is out. Right leg issue.
— Jeff Potrykus (@jaypo1961) October 28, 2017
Dixon has 43 tackles and an interception for the Badgers this season. Ferguson has played in three games this year, tallying four tackles and two sacks.
Looks as if Joe Ferguson gets the start for Dixon for #Badgers.
— Jeff Potrykus (@jaypo1961) October 28, 2017
Wisconsin is 40-36 all-time against Illinois and has won the last seven meetings against the Fighting Illini.