Jake Renfro News, Rumors, Updates - Wisconsin Badgers

RBU? O-line U? Wisconsin must rejuvenate its rushing attack before it can reclaim those labels

Wisconsin doesn’t want to refer to itself as “Running Back U” until it performs at a level that would make Ron Dayne, Jonathan Taylor and other former Badgers ball carriers proud

5 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

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

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

Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell says he hasn't been told whether he will be back next season

Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell says he hasn’t been told whether he will be back next season

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

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

Luke Fickell updates injury status for QB Billy Edwards, C Jake Renfro for Maryland game Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell met with the media for his weekly press conference on Monday.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Wisconsin QB Billy Edwards Jr. is questionable to play vs. Maryland, his former team

Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell says it’s still uncertain whether quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. will get a chance to face his former team when the Badgers host Maryland

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Wisconsin starting center exits game vs. Alabama in second quarter Wisconsin starting center Jake Renfro exited the Badgers’ Week 3 contest against the Crimson Tide early in the second quarter on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Jake Renfro injury update: Wisconsin football center leaves game vs Alabama Wisconsin football suffered a huge injury when center Jake Renfro went down with an injury in the second quarter against Alabama.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • JSONLINE.COM

Wisconsin QB Edwards' status is uncertain against No. 19 Alabama

Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell says quarterback Billy Edwards Jr.’s status for this week is uncertain as the Badgers prepare to visit No. 19 Alabama

SEPTEMBER 8, 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

Demanding schedule could make it tough for Wisconsin to bounce back from rare losing season

Wisconsin wants to start a new string of bowl appearances after allowing its streak of 22 straight winning season to end with a late tailspin a year ago

AUGUST 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Wisconsin starting offensive lineman makes notable preseason watch list Wisconsin center Jake Renfro made the Rimington Trophy watch list earlier this week.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Wisconsin center Jake Renfro listed as week to week after suffering lower-body injury

Wisconsin center Jake Renfro suffered what school officials described as a lower-body injury in practice

AUGUST 9, 2025 • Associated Press

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

Wisconsin is banking on a new quarterback and a new scheme to help its offense return to form as the Badgers attempt to bounce back from their first losing season since 2001

APRIL 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Wisconsin loses its projected starting left tackle as Kevin Heywood has ACL injury

Wisconsin offensive tackle Kevin Heywood is expected to miss all of the upcoming season after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament in spring practice

APRIL 15, 2025 • Associated Press

No. 19 Badgers may have to open the season without center Jake Renfro and tight end Riley Nowakowski No. 19 Wisconsin probably will have to open the season without center Jake Renfro and tight end Riley Nowakowski.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Wisconsin might be without starting center, tight end when season opens

Center Jake Renfro and tight end Riley Nowakowski both have been working with first-team offense during camp for No. 19 Wisconsin.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Wisconsin might be without starting center, tight end when season opens

No. 19 Badgers may have to open the season without center Jake Renfro and tight end Riley Nowakowski

No. 19 Wisconsin probably will have to open the season without center Jake Renfro and tight end Riley Nowakowski

AUGUST 19, 2023 • Associated Press

Renfro fitting right in with UW's O-line Renfro figures to start at center for the Badgers in 2023

MARCH 27, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Jake Renfro ready to fulfill Big Ten dream at Wisconsin: 'I couldn't pass it up' An All-AAC center at Cincinnati in 2021, Renfro missed 2022 because of an injury and saw an opportunity to achieve his goals at Wisconsin.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Badgers land another former Cincinnati player from transfer portal. Center Jake Renfro set to bolster the offensive line. Former Cincinnati center Jake Renfro started 13 games in 2021 but missed last season after suffering a knee injury. He is headed to UW.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • JSONLINE.COM

NFL Draft Profile: Jake Renfro, Offensive Lineman, Cincinnati Bearcats NFL Draft profile scouting report for Cincinnati iOL Jake Renfro

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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