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Badgers freshman starting to emerge in battle for starting spot

It’s been an offseason of turnover for the Wisconsin Badgers, who will have quite a few new starters in 2025 on both sides of the ball.

The trenches are where the Badgers are rebuilding, but it’s coming in different ways on both sides of the ball.

Wisconsin attacked the transfer portal for starters along the defensive line and on the edges, looking to add to their depth and front-end talent in the room, while relying on younger players to step up along the offensive line.

Sophomore Kevin Heywood is expected to start at left tackle, replacing longtime starter Jack Nelson, while the right guard position is more of an open book.