Big Ten Star Running Back Announces Decision On 2023 Season

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The Wisconsin Badgers will reportedly see the return of a familiar face in their 2023 backfield.

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According to Badgers insider Evan Flood,

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Senior running back Chase Melucci says he is coming back to Madison for another season.

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Melucci returns to Wisconsin's lineup to help for first time in five weeks

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The Badgers posted a 15–14 win over Nebraska on Saturday.

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The upperclassman amassed a season-high 98 yards on 21 carries,

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Several key plays followed for Wisconsin in the second half.

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The 92 yards led the team from fellow RB Braylon Allen, who is also battling injuries this year.

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A former Clemson transfer, Melucci suffered a late-season ACL tear in 2021 before fighting back

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and broke his arm in the sixth game against Northwestern.

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When asked how he felt on his return,

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Melucci said that there were definitely some troubles but this victory cannot reduce anything.

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