As seen in Wisconsin’s game notes this week, two walk-ons have earned scholarships in kicker Zach Hintze and defensive end Matt Henningsen.
The Wisconsin State Journal’s Jason Galloway first noted the news on Monday, as confirmed by a UW official.
Both Hintze and Henningsen are significant contributors to the team this season. Wisconsin’s kickoff coverage has greatly benefited from the performance of Hintze, a redshirt junior from Fond du Lac, Wis. (St. Mary Springs). Out of 19 kickoffs, 17 have been recorded as touchbacks through three games, with the kicker averaging 64.