Wisconsin QB Budmayr out with elbow problem

Published Aug. 28, 2011 4:44 a.m. ET

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Backup quarterback Jon Budmayr will be out indefinitely with an elbow problem, putting Joe Brennan behind transfer Russell Wilson on the depth chart.

The Badgers' season opener is Sept. 1 against Nevada-Las Vegas at Camp Randall Stadium.

Budmayr saw two specialists last week. The sophomore entered preseason camp as the No. 1 quarterback ahead of Wilson, but was sidelined after experiencing swelling in his right elbow after practice on Aug. 9.

Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema says Budmayr irritated a nerve that caused numbness in his throwing hand.