Sept 17, 2016; Madison, WI; Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Vince Biegel (47) sacks Georgia State Panthers quarterback Emiere Scaife (12) during the first half of the Wisconsin Badgers-Georgia State game at Camp Randall Stadium. Photo Credit: Rick Wood-Milwaukee Journal Sentinel via USA TODAY NETWORK
Wisconsin senior linebacker Vince Biegel is expected to be sidelined for several weeks due to a broken foot.
The news of the injury comes two days before the eighth-ranked Badgers are set to visit fourth-ranked Michigan in a Big Ten Conference showdown.
Biegel’s father told ESPN that his son underwent surgery Thursday and will be sidelined for two to four weeks. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, citing a source close to the program, confirmed the injury.
Biegel, a senior, is the most experienced linebacker for Wisconsin (4-0, 1-0 Big Ten). A third-team Big Ten selection last season, he has registered nine tackles, including a pair for losses.
Earlier Thursday, the Badgers learned that kicker Rafael Gaglianone will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing back surgery.
