Badgers assess injury status of linemen Heywood and Mandell for Week 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 3:44 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
The Wisconsin Badgers are preparing for their season opener against Notre Dame on September 3, 2026. Injuries to key offensive linemen Kevin Heywood and Emerson Mandell have raised concerns about their availability. Heywood has been sidelined with a lower-body injury, while Mandell is recovering from foot surgery. Head coach Luke Fickell indicated that both players have been participating in limited workouts but their status for the game remains uncertain. Decisions regarding their participation will be made in the coming days based on their recovery progress.
- •Badgers face Notre Dame in Week 1 on September 3, 2026.
- •Kevin Heywood has a lower-body injury and hasn't practiced.
- •Emerson Mandell is recovering from foot surgery and hasn't participated in practice.
- •Head coach Luke Fickell to decide on player statuses in the next few days.
- •Stylz Blackmon and Blake Cherry are competing for Mandell's position.
- 3:44 PMYahoo Sports — 2 Badgers starters have status up in air for Week 1
"2 key starters may not be able to play in Week 1 for the Badgers.
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