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Football: Tight end Austin Traylor working hard to get back onto field for final game at Camp Randall

The only remaining sign of Austin Traylor’s five-game absence is the massive scar that spans nearly the entire length of his right forearm.

Traylor had surgery to rectify the forearm he broke against Iowa Oct. 3. Traylor said Tuesday he was “definitely” going to play against No. 20 Northwestern Saturday on Senior Day.

“Obviously it’s a special day for the seniors,” Traylor said. “More importantly, it’s just another game to focus on.”

The fifth-year tight end expected to be back at some point this season. In fact, there was a discussion between himself and the coaching staff on whether he could play against Maryland Oct.