As reported by ESPN on Oct. 14th, the NCAA granted all winter student athletes an extra year of eligibility as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
This ought to stir up excitement across all of Wisconsin athletics, however, the two teams which will likely see the most significant impact due to this ruling are the Badger football and volleyball teams. The Badger football team should be most optimistic about the returning seniors on the defensive end of the ball.
The Badgers will be returning three safeties and two of their starting cornerbacks. Scott Nelson, Tyler Mais and Collin Wilder are amongst the returning safeties for Badgers.