Wisconsin evaluates offensive line health ahead of season opener against Notre Dame

The Wisconsin football team faces uncertainty regarding its starting offensive line for Sunday's season opener against Notre Dame at Lambeau Field. Head coach Luke Fickell confirmed that right guard Emerson Mandell and right tackle Kevin Heywood are questionable for the contest. Mandell has been recovering from foot surgery performed in the spring, while Heywood is nursing a lower-body injury sustained during training camp. Although both players participated in practice reps on Monday, their availability remains a game-time decision. The health status of the offensive front remains a central concern as the Badgers prepare to face the Fighting Irish in their debut. Notre Dame enters the matchup as a significant favorite, with the outcome at Lambeau Field expected to influence early-season momentum for both programs.

• 2:05 AMYahoo Sports — Notre Dame's opponent Wisconsin, is dealing with multiple OL injuries