MADISON — It’s an age-old cliché. Everyone who has been involved in or covered football has uttered these three words at some point in their careers.
Next man up.
Injuries, suspensions, playing inconsistencies creep up for all teams, some earlier than others. Certain players on the No. 4 Wisconsin Badgers will have opportunities to step up for those reasons during Friday’s season opener against Western Kentucky (8 p.m CT, ESPN).
From the outside looking in, the position most affected by changes heading into the season is wide receiver. Quintez Cephus and Danny Davis are both suspended from the team stemming from an April incident where the former currently faces two felony sexual assault charges.