Tawee Walker

ANALYSIS
Walker didn't appear limited in any capacity after missing last week's win over South Dakota with an unspecified injury. The 5-foot-9, 218-pound rusher once again showed his powerful style while retaining his role as co-starter alongside Chez Mellusi, who logged 11 carries for 66 yards. However, neither back found much sustained success versus the Crimson Tide defense, as the Badgers offense couldn't overcome the loss of starting quarterback Tyler Van Dyke who left with a lower-body injury very early in the game. This included a crucial 4th-down attempt late in the first quarter when Walker was met behind the line of scrimmage for a short loss. Van Dyke was seen walking on crutches during the second half, and is set to undergo an MRI with what will probably be a significant injury, according to SBNation. With Braedyn Locke set to step in under center moving forward, the Badgers will likely need Walker and Mellusi to help buoy this offense moving forward into Big Ten play. Their next game will come on the road versus USC on Saturday, Sept. 28.