Wisconsin athlete Jake Renfro faces uncertainty with a week-to-week recovery due to a lower-body injury.
Wisconsin Badgers' starting center, Jake Renfro, sustained a knee injury during fall camp practice in Platteville, Wisconsin, on August 15, 2025. The injury occurred approximately 70 miles from the school's Madison campus[1].
Renfro was unable to put weight on the leg when injured and was carted off the field. However, no structural damage was found, and he was observed walking with a brace shortly after the injury[2][3]. As of mid-August 2025, Renfro is listed as "week-to-week."
Wisconsin officials have not ruled him out for the season opener against Miami (Ohio) on August 28, 2025, but his status remains uncertain[1][2][3]. The team is preparing contingency plans, including shifting right guard Kerry Kodanko to center in practice[1].
Renfro started all 12 games for Wisconsin last season, where he allowed only one sack[1]. Prior to joining the Badgers, Renfro was a starting center on the 2021 Cincinnati team that reached the College Football Playoff[4].
The Badgers are hopeful that Renfro will recover in time for their third game against Alabama, but they believe they can manage the early games without him if necessary[1].
[1] ESPN. (2025, August 16). Wisconsin center Jake Renfro suffers knee injury, status uncertain for season opener. Retrieved from https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/35427700/wisconsin-center-jake-renfro-suffers-knee-injury-status-uncertain-season-opener
[2] Fox Sports. (2025, August 16). Wisconsin center Jake Renfro carted off field with apparent knee injury. Retrieved from https://www.foxsports.com/college-football/story/wisconsin-center-jake-renfro-carted-off-field-with-apparent-knee-injury-456414
[3] CBS Sports. (2025, August 16). Wisconsin center Jake Renfro carted off field with apparent knee injury. Retrieved from https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/wisconsin-center-jake-renfro-carted-off-field-with-apparent-knee-injury/
[4] Wisconsin Badgers Official Athletic Site. (2025, August 16). Jake Renfro. Retrieved from https://badgersports.com/sports/football/roster/jake-renfro/17764
Although Renfro's prognosis remains uncertain, the Wisconsin Badgers are preparing for potential contingencies, especially in American-football games, since he is listed as "week-to-week." Despite the injury, Renfro started all 12 games in the previous NFL season, showing impressive performance in sports, including football and NCAA-football.
