Wisconsin Badgers#- · S Scott Nelson
- Class
- Former player
Scott Nelson played S for Wisconsin. In the 2021 season he had 50 tackles, 0.5 sacks and 1 interception over 11 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Scott Nelson career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | WIS | 11 | 50 | 0.5 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | WIS | 5 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | WIS | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | WIS | 7 | 39 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Career | 24 | 114 | 1.5 | 4 | 12 | 0 |
Season totals, 2018 to 2021. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Career timeline
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Scott Nelson: Wisconsin S profile and stats
Scott Nelson is a S for Wisconsin. This profile tracks Scott Nelson's season stats and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Wisconsin roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Wisconsin sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Scott Nelson in the news
All newsRecapWisconsin beat Michigan State 31-3 (Week 5, 2026)Wisconsin beat Michigan State 31-3 at Camp Randall Stadium. Now Wisconsin is 4-1, 2-0 in Big Ten play, and Michigan State is 2-3, 0-2 in Big Ten play.2026-10-03RecapWisconsin beat Penn State 24-20 (Week 4, 2026)Wisconsin beat Penn State 24-20 at Beaver Stadium. Now Wisconsin is 3-1, 1-0 in Big Ten play, and Penn State is 3-1, 0-1 in Big Ten play.2026-09-26RecapWisconsin beat Eastern Michigan 54-10 (Week 3, 2026)Wisconsin beat Eastern Michigan 54-10 at Camp Randall Stadium. Now Wisconsin is 2-1, and Eastern Michigan is 1-3.2026-09-19
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Scott Nelson play for?
Scott Nelson plays for Wisconsin at S.
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Scott Nelson is a S for Wisconsin.