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The Wisconsin Badgers reshuffled their offensive line after some Week 1 struggles.
Riley Mahlman moved from right tackle to left tackle for the first time in years.
Wisconsin's rushing offense initially struggled against Middle Tennessee's defensive front.
MADISON – Riley Mahlman received a call from his position coach, A.J. Blazek, with about a 20-minute heads up. The Wisconsin offensive lineman was about to get a home visit in the wake of the Badgers victory in their football season opener.
“Him and his wife came by,” Mahlman said. “His wife had some crumble cookies.”
Blazek’s visit was not purely social, however. He told Mahlman that he was going to move him from right tackle to left tackle for Week 2.
“You’re capable; I think this is what I’m thinking