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With QB Coan out, No. 12 Irish beat No. 18 Badgers 41-13

Chris Tyree returned a kickoff 96 yards for a touchdown and Drew Pyne threw a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter in relief of an injured Jack Coan as No. 12 Notre Dame beat No. 1...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin: Win $10,000 for free with FOX Super 6

Midwestern powers clash at Soldier Field for Big Noon Saturday, and you can win big – absolutely for free! Here's how.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

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What has and hasn't changed about Chez Mellusi's in-season routine MADISON — Much is different for Chez Mellusi this season, and that’s the way he wanted it to be. After two seasons at Clemson in a reserve r...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Pair and a spare: Tailback depth a must-have in Big Ten play

The ground-oriented, weather-proof offense has long been preferred by Big Ten teams

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • Associated Press

What do the stats say? Looking at Graham Mertz, third down offense, Chez Mellusi and more through two games The sample size is small after two games, but there are still some things to look at as the No. 18 Wisconsin Badgers use their open week to...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Mellusi powers No. 18 Wisconsin past Eastern Michigan 37-7 Chez Mellusi ran for 144 yards and a touchdown, leading No. 18 Wisconsin to a 37-7 victory over Eastern Michigan.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Mellusi powers No. 18 Wisconsin past Eastern Michigan 37-7 Chez Mellusi ran for 144 yards and a touchdown, leading No. 18 Wisconsin to a 37-7 victory over Eastern Michigan

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Mellusi powers No. 18 Wisconsin past Eastern Michigan 37-7

Chez Mellusi ran for 144 yards and a touchdown, leading No. 18 Wisconsin to a 37-7 victory over Eastern Michigan

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • Associated Press

Clemson transfer Mellusi enjoys heavy workload with Badgers

Wisconsin running back Chez Mellusi isn’t complaining about his heavy workload and the physical toll it might take over the course of the season

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Inside Chez Mellusi's dazzling Wisconsin debut and why he transferred for days like Saturday Mellusi, who transferred from Clemson this offseason, was a bright spot for the Badgers during an otherwise tough day vs. Penn State.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Workhorse in opener Mellusi carried the ball 31 times for 121 yards and a touchdown and reeled in boh of his targets for another eight yards Saturday versus Penn State.

Impact Mellusi was one of the few bright spots on Wisconsin's offense Saturday and displayed what earned him the team's starting backfield job. His 31 carries surpassed the 27 he received all of last season at Clemson and he seems to hold the clear lead role in a Badgers offense that is typically a run-heavy attack.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chez Mellusi introduces himself with breakout game for Badgers, while Jalen Berger doesn't play After a promising freshman season, Jalen Berger didn't see the field for the Badgers on Saturday, while Chez Mellusi picked up 31 carries an...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • JSONLINE.COM

College football Week 1 top moments: Georgia-Clemson, Alabama-Miami, Penn State-Wisconsin, more

The first full Saturday of college football is a wrap, with No. 3 Clemson falling to No. 5 UGA and UCLA upsetting No. 16 LSU.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

College football Week 1 top moments: Georgia-Clemson, Alabama-Miami, Penn State-Wisconsin, more

Defense helps No. 19 Penn State edge No. 12 Wisconsin 16-10

Jaquan Brisker and Ji’Ayir Brown intercepted Graham Mertz deep in Penn State territory in the final 2½ minutes to preserve the 19th-ranked Nittany Lions’ 16-10 victory over No. 12...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • Associated Press

No. 12 Wisconsin, No. 19 Penn State eager for fresh starts

Wisconsin and Penn State believe they’re ready to return to contend for Big Ten titles again after struggling through uncharacteristically inconsistent seasons amid unusual circums...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • Associated Press

No. 12 Badgers eager to show offense is back vs Penn State

Wisconsin has plenty of reasons to believe its offense will bounce back from its ineffective 2020 performance

AUGUST 30, 2021 • Associated Press

Chez Mellusi, who transferred to UW from Clemson, to start at running back MADISON, Wis. — It was one of the biggest questions heading into fall camp for the Wisconsin Badgers. In a room of talented running backs, w...

AUGUST 30, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Listed as RB1 for Week 1 Mellusi is listed as the starting running back on Wisconsin's Week 1 depth chart, Jesse Temple of The Athletic reports.

Impact This comes as a surprise as Jalen Berger has been considered the favorite to start for the Badgers this offseason. Mellusi, a transfer from Clemson, has been making a strong impression and will draw the nod against the Nittany Lions. Berger still projects to get carries, but Mellusi has the inside track for the heaviest workload as it currently stands.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Experience could help Wisconsin return to form this season

Perhaps no program savors a return to normalcy this season as much as Wisconsin

AUGUST 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Chez Mellusi establishing a veteran presence in UW's running backs room MADISON, Wis. — At a glance, Chez Mellusi may seem similar to the other running backs on Wisconsin’s roster. The 19-year-old, who spent his...

AUGUST 12, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

How newcomers Chez Mellusi and Braelon Allen have given the Wisconsin running backs a jolt of energy this preseason Mellusi, a transfer from Clemson, and Allen, a four-star freshman, will fill different roles but they're both making an immediate impact.

AUGUST 12, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Badgers' ground attack has plenty of options and uncertainty

Wisconsin believes it has enough talent to regain its status as one of the top Power Five rushing attacks after taking a step back last year

AUGUST 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Transfer Chez Mellusi studied Wisconsin's commitment to the ground game and knew he found the right fit UW's Graham Mertz told Chez Mellusi: “Where else would you want to go? Get here and get the playbook going. He was all-in.”

AUGUST 11, 2021 • JSONLINE.COM

Why Chez Mellusi's decision to transfer to UW was a 'no brainer' MADISON, Wis. — Chez Mellusi said some people were curious about his decision to transfer from Clemson. Why would he leave a program that co...

AUGUST 11, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Making strong impression Mellusi is making a case for a top two role in the Badger backfield, Zach Heilprin of 1670AM The Zone Madison reports.

Impact Jalen Berger is the incumbent but the transfer from Clemson is making a strong impression thus far. Mellusi, who averaged 5.6 yards per carry for the Tigers last season, now projects to be Berger's direct backup and could even push for something of a timeshare if he performs well enough.

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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