The Wisconsin Badgers faced the expected, but unfortunate news as running back Chez Mellusi has reportedly suffered a fractured fibula, according to ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg, and is expected to miss the remainder of the season.
Since Mellusi suffered the injury in Week 4, he could return for a sixth season in 2024.
— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) September 23, 2023
The news comes as a significant blow to the Badgers, who had operated with an efficient timeshare between him and star running back Braelon Allen.
Mellusi suffered the injury during Wisconsin’s 38-17 win over Purdue during the fourth quarter, and the Badgers were visibly emotional as the running back was carted off the field.