The University of Wisconsin football team is facing another blow as they lose their second defensive back to the transfer portal. According to Athlon Sports, safety Scott Nelson has entered the portal, following cornerback Deron Harrell who made the same decision earlier this week.
Nelson, a redshirt junior, had played in all seven games this season for the Badgers, recording 16 total tackles. Harrell, a redshirt senior, had started four games and made 20 tackles before deciding to transfer.
The loss of both players is a significant setback for Wisconsin’s defense, which has already struggled at times this season. The team is currently 3-4 in the Big Ten Conference and is facing tough competition in the coming weeks.
Head coach Paul Chryst must now find replacements for Nelson and Harrell as the team prepares for their remaining games. It is unclear what prompted the two players to enter the transfer portal, but it is clear that the Badgers will need to regroup quickly in order to finish the season strong.
Despite the challenges they are facing, Wisconsin is still in the running for a bowl game and will look to bounce back in their upcoming matchups. The team will need to rely on their depth and resilience to overcome the loss of two key defensive players.
As the season progresses, fans will be watching closely to see how the Badgers adapt to these changes and if they can finish strong in the competitive Big Ten Conference. Only time will tell how these losses will impact Wisconsin’s chances for success in the remainder of the season.
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