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The Wisconsin Badgers are relying heavily on redshirt freshmen early in the 2025 season.

Several redshirt freshmen, including cornerback Omillio Agard and running back Dilin Jones, have already played more than 50 snaps.

Luke Fickell believes that while the players may be in sooner than ideal, the experience can be crucial for their growth.

MADISON — Omillio Agard was simply “reading my keys” as the Wisconsin cornerback defended the near sideline on a Middle Tennessee first down.

“Saw the quarterback peeking, peeking, peeking,” Agard said. “He finally threw it. I was like, ‘There’s no way he’s throwing that.’”

The outcome of that throw was Agard’s first career interception as he “drove on it” and the ball “fell in my lap.” Well, that was before tossing the b

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