Jones battled his way to the top of the depth chart despite fierce competition behind him. Sophomore Darrion Dupree entered the offseason as the favorite to earn the top role. As a freshman, Dupree appeared in 11 games, averaging 4.0 yards per carry on 79 attempts, as Mellusi and Tawee Walker dealt with injuries.

Wisconsin football legend T.J. Watt’s status as the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history didn’t last for long.

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The Wisconsin Badgers are feeling pretty good about their changes at offensive coordinator and quarterback right now. For Phil Longo and former four-star QB Mab

Of note, Wisconsin alumnus Joe Huber cracked the Vikings' 53-man roster at right guard after signing with the organization as an undrafted free agent. Program transfers Graham Mertz and Chimere Dike, who were drafted by the Texans and Titans, respectively, also earned positions on their teams' 53-man depth charts.

Former Wisconsin offensive coordinator Phil Longo and the Sam Houston State Bearkats fell 38-21 to the UNLV Rebels on Friday night.