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Wisconsin's “next men up” key to its success in 2016

The No. 8 Wisconsin Badgers have seen more than their fair share of injuries, during the 2016 football season.

Consider the long list of injuries, starting with sophomore linebackers Chris Orr and T.J. Edwards.

Edwards was held out of their season-opening matchup with LSU and was limited against Akron before returning to full-time duty against Georgia State. Orr was lost for the season on the first play from scrimmage in the win against the Tigers.

Redshirt senior Vince Biegel missed Wisconsin's games against Michigan and Ohio State with a fractured foot. Then in his first game back, leading tackler, redshirt junior Jack Cichy tore his pectoral muscle, causing him to miss the remainder of the season.