Darrion Dupree News, Rumors, Updates - Wisconsin Badgers

Gets team's first-100-yard game Dupree notched 17 rushes for 131 yards and two touchdowns and reeled in their only target for eight yards during Saturday's 27-10 victory against Illinois.

Impact The Badgers have experienced struggles at several offensive positions this season, but they finally added a 100-yard rushing performance to their resume, thanks to Dupree. The shifty sophomore has shown flashes of promise this season while sharing snaps with Gideon Ituka, but Ituka's absence gave Dupree a clear path to the lead role and a stellar performance that powered the victory.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Darrion Dupree runs for 2 TDs, Wisconsin beats Illinois 27-10

Darrion Dupree rushed for two touchdowns to lead Wisconsin to a 24-10 upset of Illinois

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Wisconsin's Darrion Dupree rushes for 84-yard TD to extend lead over Illinois

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Appears in limited fashion Dupree (lower body) recorded three carries for six yards in Saturday's 13-10 win over Washington.

Impact Dupree was probable heading into the matchup, and he ended up playing on a limited snap count. The sophomore ball carrier will hopefully be able to ramp up his carries next week versus Indiana. He's recorded 47 rushes for 175 yards this campaign.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Saturday Dupree (lower body) is in uniform and warming up ahead of Saturday's game versus Washington, per Cam Wilhorn of SI.com.

Impact Dupree has been sidelined for the past two games with a lower body injury but is seemingly closer to making his return. If he ends up playing in Saturday's matchup, he should resume his role as Wisconsin's top running back.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable Dupree (lower body) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's matchup with Washington.

Impact Dupree will have a chance to play Saturday after missing Wisconsin's previous two games. If Dupree ultimately can't go, Gideon Ituka would serve as the Badgers' lead back, with Cade Yacamelli (upper body) ruled out.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 6 Oregon survives lackluster performance with 21-7 win over Wisconsin

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OCTOBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Out once again Dupree (lower body) is out for Saturday's game at Oregon.

Impact The Badgers will be decimated in the backfield since they'll be without both Dupree and Dilin Jones (leg). As a result, expect Cade Yacamelli and Gideon Ituka to handle most of the rushing work for the Badgers in this tough matchup. Dupree's next chance to return will come against Washington in Week 11 after the bye week.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sayin throws 4 TD passes as No. 1 Ohio State throttles Wisconsin 34-0

Julian Sayin connected with Carnell Tate for two of his four touchdown passes, and No. 1 Ohio State rolled to a 34-0 victory over Wisconsin

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Out Saturday Dupree (lower body) is out for Saturday's game versus Ohio State.

Impact Dupree, who was carted off the field in last week's loss to Iowa, will miss Saturday's contest. Since it's still unclear what his exact injury is, his timeline to return is up in the air. His next chance to play is next Saturday at Oregon.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Saturday Dupree (lower body) is out for Saturday's game against Iowa, John Steppe of The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports.

Impact Dupree was carted off the field earlier in the game, so it's not surprising to see him ruled out for the rest of the contest. This means Cade Yacamelli and Gideon Ituka are expected to see work behind Dillin Jones in the Badgers' backfield.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Carted off field Saturday Dupree was carted off the field in Saturday's game against Iowa due to an undisclosed injury, John Steppe of The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports.

Impact Dupree was carted off the field with an undisclosed injury, but that can't be good news in what has been another rough night for Wisconsin. Dupree has 41 carries for 159 yards on the season, so his absence is huge for the Badgers' depth in the backfield.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Carted off field Saturday Dupree was carted off the field in Saturday's game against Iowa due to an undisclosed injury, John Steppe of The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wisconsin hamstrung by its uncharacteristic struggles in establishing a rushing attack

Wisconsin made itself a Big Ten heavyweight with a smashmouth reputation as its bruising offensive line annually opened up holes for NFL-bound running backs

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Competing for major role Dupree is one of three running backs competing for a major role in Wisconsin's backfield, per Lorin Cox of Sports Illustrated.

Impact Wisconsin is evaluating Dupree alongside Cade Yacamelli and Dilin Jones as they look to define their running back rotation. Offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes noted that the staff may ideally settle on two lead backs but is open to rotating three if all perform well. Dupree, who logged 317 yards on 79 carries in 2024, enters camp as the most productive returning option, but nothing appears locked in as the competition unfolds.

JULY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wisconsin relies on new QB and coordinator to boost an offense that has struggled under Fickell

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APRIL 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores first career TD in Week 7 Dupree recorded 10 rushes for 26 yards and one touchdown and gathered in all two targets for 20 yards during Saturday's 42-7 win against Rutgers.

Impact Dupree served as the Badgers' No. 2 running back behind fifth-year senior Tawee Walker for the second week in a row. The true freshman logged his first career rushing touchdown with a two-yard score early in the third quarter. His production still paled in comparison to Walker, who tallied 24 carries for a career-high 198 rushing yards and three scores on the ground. Dupree also still logged two catches on two targets for the second game in a row. However, it doesn't seem likely that he'll get a ton of opportunities given Walker's increased workload over the past two games.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 12, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Sees the field again Week 6 Dupree totaled seven carries for 24 yards and gathered in both of his targets for 23 yards during Saturday's 52-6 win over Purdue.

Impact Dupree logged at least six carries for the third time in the last four games. While all three of these outings came in either blowout wins or losses for the Badgers, Dupree looked like he actually climbed the depth chart Week 6, as he and fellow true freshman Gideon Ituka logged two more carries than redshirt junior Cade Yacamelli. Fifth-year senior Tawee Walker led the team with 19 carries after previous co-starter Chez Mellusi left the program this week to focus on rehabbing from lingering injuries. Duepree's additional value as a pass-catcher could vault him into the RB3 or even RB2 role moving forward.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Looks slated for work Saturday Dupree is working as the No. 2 back in warmups behind Tawee Walker, Jesse Temple of The Athletic reports.

Impact Following the news that Chez Mellusi has stepped away from the program, there are some carries up for grabs. It appears Dupree has jumped Cade Yacamelli for the No. 2 duties in the backfield, suggesting the freshman will see a decent amount of work Saturday against a porous Purdue defense. Of note, head coach Luke Fickell indicated pregame that the Badgers intend to run a two-back rotation, so Dupree's inclusion as the No. 2 back likely indicates he's part of that mix.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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