Wisconsin confirms Biegel out 'several weeks' with foot injury

Wisconsin confirmed Friday that standout linebacker Vince Biegel will miss "several weeks" after undergoing surgery on his right foot.

"I really hate any time a player has to miss time due to an injury, especially a senior like Vince," head coach Paul Chryst said in a statement. "Vince has such a passion for football and loves playing the game. This team is very important to him and he is very important to our team. What you appreciate is that you know he will do everything in his power to get back on the field as soon as possible."

Biegel's father broke the news of his son's pending absence Thursday evening, when he declared the linebacker will miss two-to-four weeks. Rocky Biegel said his son had a screw inserted into his cracked foot.

Biegel's loss comes as Wisconsin prepares to take on Michigan in a huge Big Ten encounter Saturday. The senior has nine tackles and a sack this year for the eighth-ranked Badgers.