Dilin Jones News, Rumors, Updates - Wisconsin Badgers

Takes bulk of spring first-team reps Jones handled the bulk of the first-team reps in spring ahead of Harlem Berry and Caden Durham and has a chance to claim a large role in the backfield, Reed Darcey of Nola.com repo...

Impact Jones flashed last spring and fall camp at Wisconsin but got off to a relatively slow start behind a shoddy offensive line, and his season ended prematurely due to injury. He elected to enter the transfer portal this offseason and headed to Baton Rouge, where he appears to have made a name for himself this spring despite two notable holdovers in Durham and Berry. There's certainly a chance each of the trio sees a fair share of carries this fall, but Jones should be viewed as a challenger for significant carries this fall.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Baton Rouge Jones will transfer to LSU, per Hayes Fawcett of On3.com.

Impact Jones spent two seasons with Wisconsin, and will now take his talents to the SEC. The former blue-chip recruit was in line to be the Badgers' top tailback this past fall, but a lethargic offense -- and a leg injury that cost him the final five games of the season -- limited his output to 321 total yards and two touchdowns. Jones will get a fresh start with the Tigers and have three years of eligibility remaining, where he's set to battle Caden Durham, Harlem Berry and others for carries in new head coach Lane Kiffin's offense.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Entering transfer portal Jones (leg) is entering the NCAA's transfer portal, Hayes Fawcett of On3 reports.

Impact In the midst of recovering from a season-ending leg injury, Jones will look for his next college. While the best possible suitors may be out of reach, a quality program is expected to attract the proven running back who briefly established himself as Wisconsin's RB1 in 2025.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Fickell will remain Wisconsin's coach 'beyond this season,' AD Chris McIntosh says

Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh says Luke Fickell will remain as coach “beyond this season” as the Badgers face the realistic possibility of their worst finish in decade...

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Wisconsin loses running back Dilin Jones and center Jake Renfro for the rest of the season

Wisconsin won’t have its leading rusher or starting center for the rest of the season

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Out for remainder of 2025 Jones (leg) is done for the remainder of the 2025 season, per Zach Heilprin of 1670AM The Zone Madison.

Impact The redshirt freshman tailback didn't play against Oregon in Week 9 after getting knocked out of the Badgers' loss to Ohio State the week prior. Now, Jones has been officially ruled out for the year ahead of Wisconsin's tilt with Washington. Gideon Ituka led the way for the Badgers' backfield against the Ducks, and with Darrion Dupree and Cade Yacamelli still question marks this week, that could be the case once again. Jones finished the season with 76 carries for 300 yards and two scores, along with nine catches for 21 yards.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

Jordon Davison rushed for a pair of touchdowns and No. 6 Oregon overcame a slow start to hand Wisconsin its sixth straight loss with a 21-7 victory on a rainy Saturday night

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Out vs. Oregon Jones (leg) is out for Saturday's game at Oregon.

Impact Jones exited the Week 8 contest against Ohio State with a leg injury, and as a result, he'll also miss this contest. Expect Cade Yacamelli and Gideon Ituka to handle most of the rushing work for the Badgers with Jones out. Jones will aim to return in Week 11 against Washington 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

Done for day Jones (leg) won't return to Saturday's game against Ohio State, Cam Wilhorn of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact The bad news keep on coming for the Badgers, as Jones won't return to action for the rest of the game. This means Cade Yacamelli should see most of the rushing work, although Gideon Ituka should also see some touches as a change-of-pace back.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Done for day Jones (leg) won't return to Saturday's game against Ohio State, Cam Wilhorn of Sports Illustrated reports.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Jones departed Saturday's game for the locker room due to an apparent leg njury, Cam Wilhorn of Sports Illustrated reports

Impact Jones was a little banged up the week prior but wasn't listed on the availability report for Saturday's contest. It appears he's suffered another injury during the contest, leaving his availability for the remainder in doubt. Cade Yacamelli, who subbed in for Jones, also departed shortly after, leaving Gideon Ituka to head the backfield with Darrion Dupree (lower body) ruled out pregame. Jones accrued just 14 rushing yards on eight carries before leaving.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Jones departed Saturday's game for the locker room due to an apparent leg njury, Cam Wilhorn of Sports Illustrated reports

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Wisconsin Badgers Highlights | FOX College Football

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Bryce Underwood and Justice Haynes lead No. 20 Michigan to 24-10 win over Wisconsin

Bryce Underwood threw for a season-high 270 yards and a touchdown, Justice Haynes ran for 117 yards and two scores and No. 20 Michigan beat Wisconsin 24-10

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Dilin Jones scores rushing TD to give Wisconsin an early lead over Michigan

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Good to go Saturday Jones (undisclosed) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game versus Michigan.

Impact After leaving Wisconsin's last game against Maryland with an injury, Jones will rejoin the Badgers' backfield Saturday, following a bye week. The redshirt freshman has 154 yards and a touchdown on 35 rushing attempts this season.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 6 Jones (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game at Michigan, Evan Flood of On3 reports.

Impact Wisconsin's top option at running back seemingly requires more than the bye week to recover from his undisclosed problem. Ideally, the Big Ten injury report gives an update on Jones' status, though its aforementioned update would come on game day. With the struggling Badgers scheduled against a highly-ranked Michigan team, they need all hands on deck, including their run game.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wisconsin AD Addresses 'Fire Fickell' Chants: 'Time for Me to Express My Support'

Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh voiced his support for coach Luke Fickell after Maryland handed the Badgers a 27-10 home loss, wh...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Wisconsin AD Addresses 'Fire Fickell' Chants: 'Time for Me to Express My Support'

Malik Washington has successful Big Ten debut as Maryland throttles Wisconsin 27-10

Malik Washington threw two touchdown passes to Shaleak Knotts and also ran for a score in his Big Ten debut as Maryland remained unbeaten by trouncing Wisconsin 27-10

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Will not return Jones (undisclosed) has been ruled out for the remainder of Wisconsin's game against Maryland, per NBC's broadcast.

Impact Jones, who was knocked out of the contest but able to leave the field under his own power, will not return to the second half of Saturday's game against the Terrapins. The 6-foot redshirt freshman logged seven carries for 20 yards prior to leaving the game late in the second quarter. Jones will have the benefit of a bye week to get healthy before traveling to Michigan in Week 6 for a matchup with the Wolverines.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room vs. Terps Jones (undisclosed) was sent to the locker room during Wisconsin's clash with Maryland, per Karl Winter of WKOW.

Impact Jones walked to the locker room under his own power after going down against the Terps. The Badgers' running came is stuck completely in neutral, and while Jones is out, expect Darrion Dupree to carry the load in the Badgers' backfield.

SEPTEMBER 20, 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

Danny O'Neil throws 3 TD passes as Wisconsin defeats Middle Tennessee 42-10

Danny O’Neil went 23 of 27 for 283 yards with three touchdown passes in his first start for Wisconsin as the Badgers pulled away in the second half to beat Middle Tennessee 42-10 o...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Wisconsin hosts Middle Tennessee in Week 2

The Wisconsin Badgers take on the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

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Luke Fickell will remain Wisconsin's coach 'beyond this season,' AD Chris McIntosh says

Wisconsin loses running back Dilin Jones and center Jake Renfro for the rest of the season

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

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

Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Wisconsin Badgers Highlights | FOX College Football

Bryce Underwood and Justice Haynes lead No. 20 Michigan to 24-10 win over Wisconsin

Dilin Jones scores rushing TD to give Wisconsin an early lead over Michigan

Wisconsin AD Addresses 'Fire Fickell' Chants: 'Time for Me to Express My Support'

Malik Washington has successful Big Ten debut as Maryland throttles Wisconsin 27-10

Wisconsin hamstrung by its uncharacteristic struggles in establishing a rushing attack

Danny O'Neil throws 3 TD passes as Wisconsin defeats Middle Tennessee 42-10

Wisconsin hosts Middle Tennessee in Week 2