Wisconsin's Heywood Doubtful vs. Rutgers
Left tackle Kevin Heywood is listed as doubtful for Wisconsin's November 7 home game against Rutgers at Camp Randall Stadium.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Football
Wisconsin has listed left tackle Kevin Heywood as doubtful for its game against Rutgers on November 7 at 3:15 p.m. at Camp Randall Stadium. Rutgers listed quarterback Dylan Lonergan and offensive lineman Kwabena Asamoah as out.
Why it matters
Heywood has been Wisconsin's top offensive lineman this season since returning from a right foot injury, so his availability bears directly on the protection of the Badgers' offense. The availability report also shows Rutgers losing its starting quarterback for the matchup.
Heywood's doubtful status leaves Wisconsin's left tackle spot uncertain for a game against a Rutgers team missing its starting quarterback, Dylan Lonergan. The Badgers' depth on the offensive line will be tested if Heywood cannot go.
The players
Kevin Heywood
Kevin Heywood is a junior left tackle for the University of Wisconsin, a 6-foot-9, 320-pound lineman who has been the Badgers' top offensive lineman this season.
Dylan Lonergan
Dylan Lonergan is the quarterback for Rutgers, listed as out for the November 7 game against Wisconsin.
The details
Wisconsin listed Heywood as doubtful with a lower-body injury, according to UW Communications. The November 4 availability report lists five names, including sophomore tight end Emmett Bork as out, and Rutgers lists Lonergan and Asamoah as out for the game.
Timeline
October 31: Heywood played every offensive snap in Wisconsin's loss at Iowa.
November 4: Wisconsin released its availability report listing five names.
November 7, 3:15 p.m.: Wisconsin plays Rutgers at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison.
Season Trajectory
Heywood's return from a right foot injury made him Wisconsin's top offensive lineman this season, so his current lower-body injury threatens that stabilizing role. How the Badgers handle the line in this matchup bears on their competitive standing in the Big Ten this season.
Fantasy and betting readers tracking Wisconsin's offense should note that Heywood's status affects protection for the Badgers' passing game in a game where Rutgers is missing its starting quarterback. Confirmed availability will come closer to kickoff on November 7.
The takeaway
Check the final pregame injury report before November 7 to confirm whether Heywood starts at left tackle against Rutgers. Readers following Wisconsin should watch the offensive line's snap distribution if he is limited or sidelined.
What happens next
Wisconsin plays Rutgers on November 7 at 3:15 p.m. at Camp Randall Stadium, when Heywood's availability will be determined.
Further reading
For more on Wisconsin's program, see Football coverage from Madison.
