Wisconsin RB Bryan Jackson upgraded for Michigan State game Oct. 3

MADISON – Bryan Jackson has missed Wisconsin's last two games.

Based on the updated availability report for the Badgers game with Michigan State on Saturday, Oct. 3, the junior running back is moving closer to a return.

Jackson has been upgraded from questionable to probable for the game.

His was the only change to the Badgers' report Oct. 1. Michigan State’s report did not change from the intial posting. There will be two more updates to the availability report, one Friday evening and the other two hours before kickoff Oct. 3.

Here are the complete lists:

Wisconsin Badgers

Out: cornerback Cai Bates, receiver Jaylon Domingeaux, offensive lineman Michael Roeske.

Questionable: running back Abu Sama, running back Mason Lane.

Probable: offensive lineman Emerson Mandell, tight end Ryan Schwendeman, punter Sean West; running back Bryan Jackson.

Michigan State Spartans

Out: cornerback NiJhay Burt, running back Cam Edwards, cornerback Keshawn Williams, cornerback Tyran Chappell, fullback Jack Coyne, offensive lineman Tristan Comer, tight end Jay Caudill.

Doubtful: linebacker Jordan Hall.

Questionable: cornerback Tre Bell, linebacker Cam Slodghill, linebacker Dion Crawford, linebacker Brady Pretzlaff, offensive lineman Conner Moore, offensive lineman Eli Bickel, defensive lineman Cal Thursh.

This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Wisconsin RB Bryan Jackson upgraded for Michigan State game Oct. 3