News and notes from Wisconsin football’s official 2024 training camp roster

Wisconsin football begins training camp practice on Tuesday, July 30 in preparation for the fast-approaching 2024 season.

The team has officially reported to camp at UW-Platteville, where it will practice until Aug. 12 before returning to Madison, Wisconsin for the final two weeks before the season-opener against Western Michigan.

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Step one of camp is the team’s local media day on Monday afternoon. Head coach Luke Fickell met with the assembled media and discussed the state of the team entering the fall period. He was followed by defensive coordinator Mike Tressel and offensive coordinator Phil Longo.

Wisconsin also released an updated training camp roster that includes the spring transfer additions, incoming freshmen and updated heights and weights for every player.

Here is a first look at the roster, courtesy of WOZN’s Zach Heilprin:

#Badgers holding their local media day. Practice starts tomorrow. Here’s a look at their updated roster. pic.twitter.com/gH2MrKJS1m

— Zach Heilprin (@ZachHeilprin) July 29, 2024

Some notes from the roster:

True freshman OT Kevin Heywood is up 13 pounds to 325

Starting ILB Jake Chaney officially changed his jersey to No. 1 (from No. 36)

WR Vinny Anthony changed to jersey No. 8 (from No. 86)

Spring transfer WR Joseph Griffin Jr. (Boston College) will wear No. 2

Spring transfer DL Brandon Lane (Stephen F. Austin) will wear No. 95

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