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Gideon Ituka unlikely to return for Wisconsin Badgers this season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 12:07 AM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Gideon Ituka unlikely to return for Wisconsin Badgers this season
Summary

Wisconsin Badgers coach Luke Fickell announced at Big Ten media day that running back Gideon Ituka is not expected to play this season due to a severe neck injury. Ituka suffered the injury during a game against Indiana on November 15, where he was immobilized and transported off the field after a hard hit. The loss of Ituka comes after he briefly stepped up as the team’s primary ball carrier due to earlier injuries among teammates. Fickell indicated that while Ituka is still part of the program, his playing days may be over.

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  • •Gideon Ituka suffered a neck injury last November at Indiana.
  • •Ituka gained 85 yards in his first significant action against Oregon.
  • •He had 73 yards against Washington before the injury.
  • •Fickell stated Ituka will not play this season.
  • •Ituka continues to work out and remain involved with the team.
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  • 12:07 AMYahoo Sports — Fickell updates Ituka's status, chance of Wisconsin RB's return grim
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Wisconsin running back Gideon Ituka suffered an apparant neck injury during the Badgers game at Indiana and may not ever play again.

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