Following their recent road loss to the Indiana Hoosiers, the Wisconsin Badgers have made some notable changes to their depth chart as they prepare to face the Northwestern Wildcats in Week 11.

One significant change comes at the center position, where Jake Renfro has re-entered the two-deep roster for the first time since his injury. Renfro's return suggests that he is on track for a potential comeback and could see playing time in the upcoming game. Head coach Luke Fickell has acknowledged that Renfro's return is a team goal.

In the cornerback position, Nyzier Fourqueran has taken over as a starter, replacing Alexander Smith. This change reflects recent on-field trends, as Fourqueran has been given more playing time over the past two weeks. While both players still share a majority of the cornerback reps, Fourqueran seems to have moved higher up in the pecking order due to Smith's struggles in the previous game against Illinois.

Last week, with Chimere Dike injured, Vinny Anthony took over the primary kick and punt return duties. True freshman Trech Kekahuna also received some opportunities in special teams. Another true freshman, Jonas Duclona, briefly saw action against Indiana but was later pulled after allowing a catch.

As the season approaches its end, the Badgers may continue to evaluate their younger players by giving them more playing time. This allows the coaching staff to assess their abilities and gauge their potential heading into the offseason.

With a 5-4 overall record and a 3-3 conference record, the Badgers are eager to bounce back from their recent loss and secure a victory at home against the Northwestern Wildcats. Fans can look forward to more updates and coverage leading up to this highly anticipated Week 11 matchup.

Stay tuned for the latest news as the Wisconsin Badgers make final preparations for their game!

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