Wisconsin HC Luke Fickell names players of the game for Week 1 win over Western Michigan

Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell recently shared the players of the game for the Badgers’ Week 1 win over Western Michigan.

They are cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean (defense), running back Chez Mellusi (offense) and kickoff specialist Gavin Lahm (special teams).

Related: Takeaways from Wisconsin’s 28-14 Week 1 win over Western Michigan

Fourqurean, first, finished the contest tied for the team lead with seven tackles, three of them solo. He played a significant role in the Badgers holding Western Michigan to only 141 passing yards and zero passing touchdowns.

Mellusi was the Badgers’ primary engine on offense. He finished the game with 19 carries for 74 rushing yards and a touchdown. His nine-yard score in the second quarter opened the scoring for the Badgers and officially marked his impressive return from another season-ending injury in 2023.

Lahm, finally, had touchbacks on four of five kickoffs. The fifth was only returned to the 22 yard-line.

Here are some of the other potential candidates who were not mentioned:

CB Ricardo Hallman (not targeted in the contest)

P Atticus Bertrams (fumbled punt was turning point in the game)

RB Tawee Walker (impressive debut, averaged 4.4 yards per carry)

Wisconsin now begins preparation for next Saturday against South Dakota. That game will be a Saturday afternoon kickoff at 3:30 p.m ET, 2:30 p.m. CT.

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Publish date : 2024-09-02 11:18:08

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