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MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin defensive lineman James Thompson Jr. could miss the entire season after undergoing surgery on what the school described as an upper-body injury. The injury leaves the Badgers without their most experienced defensive lineman as they prepare for their Friday night opener against Western Michigan. Thompson collected 29 tackles last year to lead all Wisconsin defensive linemen. He also had 5 ½ tackles for loss and three sacks. Fickell didn't officially rule Thompson out for the season but expressed pessimism about the lineman's likelihood of returning this year.
