
Wisconsin Badgers Safeties: Battle for Starting Spots
Published: March 19, 2026
Duration: 1:35
Wisconsin Badgers safeties group faces significant turnover, with key veterans departing via transfer and graduation. Incoming transfer Marvin Burks Jr. from Missouri leads the pack with over a thousand career snaps and solid stats. Hes the clear frontrunner for a starting spot. Matt Jung holds an edge for the second starting role, while Matt Traynor, Carson Van Dinter, and Cairo Skanes (former cornerback) will compete for time. Van Dinter, a Wisconsin native, could climb fast after earning starts late last season. Spring ball will highlight individual strengths, but the depth chart beyond Burks may remain fluid until fall camp. <...