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Release of Wisconsin’s depth chart reveals surprising change at RB
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When Wisconsin takes the field at Camp Randall Stadium to open their 2021 season against Penn State, transfer Chez Mellusi will be behind quarterback Graham Mertz.
A shot of the Wisconsin depth chart was released Monday on Twitter, showing the Clemson transfer ahead of redshirt freshman, and Badgers top returning rusher, Jalen Berger.
Mellusi came to Madison from the Tigers by way of the NCAA Transfer Portal after totalding 71 carries over the last two seasons with Clemson.
Wisconsin’s depth chart entering their game against Penn State.
Notable: Chez Mellusi getting the start over Jalen Berger at RB pic.twitter.com/nIHWklLkvr
— Marc Poust (@fatpoust) August 30, 2021
The Badgers ranked eighth in the B1G last season in yards per carry (3.93) and seventh in yards rushing per game (164.6). The program has never finished below second in either category from 2017-19, and the backfield is fully aware of what is expected of them. The Badgers have a tradition of producing elite running backs, with 1999 Heisman Trophy winner Ron Dayne, Jonathan Taylor and Montee Ball.
Kickoff against Penn State is scheduled for 11:00 AM, Saturday Sept. 4.
Scott Schultz covers Michigan State Football, along with Breaking News for B1G Football & Basketball for Saturday Tradition. He also serves as an Automotive News Editor & Writer, and Softball Writer elsewhere on the web. Follow him on Twitter @SRSchultz.