The return of one-platoon football? Not quite. But University of Wisconsin sophomore Josh Neal may serve as a backup at fullback and middle linebacker Saturday in the Big Ten opener at Michigan.
It was announced Thursday that redshirt freshman Elijah Hodge has been suspended for violating the UW student-athlete discipline policy. Hodge was arrested Tuesday for operating a motor vehicle, a moped, without the owner’s consent. Because the school is still collecting information – no charges have been filed – Hodge could still be cleared of any wrongdoing which might change his status and availability for Saturday’s game.