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Wisconsin Tackle Kevin Heywood Out for Season

4/16/2025

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Wisconsin's offensive line faces a significant blow as tackle Kevin Heywood is sidelined for the entire season with a torn ACL suffered in spring practice. Coach Luke Fickell stressed the urgency for players like Leyton Nelson and Emerson Mandell to rise to the occasion, as Heywood was poised to fill the shoes of three-year starter Jack Nelson.

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Wisconsin's offensive line faces a significant blow as tackle Kevin Heywood is sidelined for the entire season with a torn ACL suffered in spring practice. Coach Luke Fickell stressed the urgency for players like Leyton Nelson and Emerson Mandell to rise to the occasion, as Heywood was poised to fill the shoes of three-year starter Jack Nelson.