Former Clemson RB named starter at Wisconsin

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Former Clemson running back Chez Mellusi was named the starter on the opening depth chart at Wisconsin on Monday.

The former four-star prospect out of Naples, Florida announced he was transferring in April. He rushed for 427 yards and six touchdowns over 71 carries in 169 career snaps as a Tiger (21 games).

No. 15 Wisconsin opens up hosting No. 19 Penn State on Saturday at noon (FOX).

Mellusi beat out former top-150 prospect Jalen Berger, a sophomore who rushed for 301 yards and two TDs last season.

Mellusi is a second Clemson transfer to the Big Ten to earn a starting job this month, joining Northwestern QB Hunter Johnson, who plays Friday at 9 p.m. against Michigan State (ESPN).

Expected nothing less’ @chez_mellusi
Turn me up this year SIX https://t.co/liYbDJguNv

— Travis Etienne Jr??? (@swaggy_t1) August 30, 2021

Love to see it bro! @chez_mellusi https://t.co/edfMiA7hiL

— ???????????? ?????????????? (@D_Rench_) August 30, 2021

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