MADISON, Wis. -- The Badgers' running back corps is losing a member. Redshirt junior Cade Yacamelli announced Tuesday that he will enter the transfer portal on Jan. 2.

Yacamelli came to Wisconsin from Trafford, Pa. He saw a bit of playing time in his three seasons of action with the Badgers, mostly coming off the bench. In 32 games played he ran for 571 yards on 107 carries with 2 touchdowns.

"Thank you to Coach Fickell and the entire staff for helping me grow both as a player and as a man during my time at Wisconsin," Yacamelli said. "I will always be grateful for the memories and the brotherhood I've shared with my teammates."

In 2024, Yacamelli rushed for a career-high 274 yards. That included a career-best 45-yard run against Rutgers that set up a touchdown in a 42-7 win. He also re

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