Wisconsin will play without its top pass rusher against Maryland on Nov. 15.
Fifth-year outside linebacker Sebastian Cheeks is listed as out on the Nov. 13 update to the availability report due to an undisclosed injury, according to Yahoo Sports.
A University of Wisconsin communications representative stated that the injury occurred on Nov. 12 during practice.
Despite being ruled out for the upcoming contest, the injury is not considered long-term.
Cheeks has been a dominant force for the Badgers defense this season.
He currently leads the team in both sacks with seven and tackles for loss with nine, as noted by USA Today Sports.
Additionally, he has recorded 43 total pressures on opposing quarterbacks.
The linebacker traveled with the team to College Park, Maryland, for the game.
Wisconsin is coming off a recent game against Rutgers at Camp Randall Stadium.
During that matchup, the Badgers showcased various key players, including tight end Jacob Harris and quarterback Ryan Hopkins, per images published by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
The team also utilized defensive players like Cooper Catalano and Nolan Vils to pressure the Rutgers offense, the outlets reported.
Cheeks himself was active during the Nov. 7 game, where he successfully recorded a sack against Rutgers quarterback AJ Surace.
The team will now look to adjust its defensive rotation in his absence for the Maryland game.
Coaches have not provided further details regarding the specific nature of the injury sustained by the linebacker.
Fans remain hopeful for a quick return for the standout defender as the season progresses into its final stages.
The Badgers continue their schedule with high stakes in the Big Ten conference.