MADISON—The No. 4 Wisconsin Badgers released their preliminary injury report on Sunday, with the team announcing defensive end Isaiahh Loudermilk will miss the season opener against Western Kentucky on Friday.
Joining Loudermilk (left leg) as prominent Badgers designated as “OUT” are tight end Zander Neuville (right leg) and safety Patrick Johnson (head). Running back Bradrick Shaw (left leg) and defensive end Kraig Howe (right leg) will also not participate against the Hilltoppers.
With Loudermilk still working his way back from offseason surgery, redshirt freshmen Matt Henningsen and Kayden Lyles were listed as first-team defensive ends in Wisconsin’s depth chart that was also released on Sunday.