The UCLA Bruins are facing off against a Wisconsin team that’s 4-1 and coming off of a bye. While the Bruins battled in Eugene against the Oregon Ducks, the Badgers got heal up following their win over the Michigan State Spartans.
Both UCLA and Wisconsin released their midweek availability report
for this weekend’s game on Wednesday. Unsurprisingly, the Badgers are in better shape health-wise following their week off.Wisconsin have announced that cornerback Cai Bates will be out for Saturday’s while running back Nate Palmer is listed as doubtful. Badger offensive lineman Austin Kawecki is questionable while running back Abu Sama III and wide receiver Jaylon Domingeaux both have a probable designation.
UCLA has already announced that quarterback
Nico Iamaleava, safety Tao Johnson, wide receivers Mikey Matthews and Jonah Smith and offensive lineman Sam Yoon will all be out for Saturday’s game. Cornerback Rodrick Pleasant, offensive lineman Jordan Davis and defensive lineman Ashton Sanders are all questionable for the Bruins.
The injuries aren’t too much of a surprise, with it being reported earlier this week that Iamaleava will be forced to miss the rest of the 2026 seasonwith a leg injury. Matthews has also been reported as out for the season, meaning offensive coordinator Dean Kennedy will be without two pieces of his offense for the rest of the year.
Johnson has battled injuries throughout this season. Johnson returned for the game against Oregon, where he got an interception, but he suffered another injury which will cost him at least one more game.
This article originally appeared on UCLA Wire: UCLA and Wisconsin reveal availability report for Week 7 matchup
