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Wisconsin Badgers QB Decision
Luke Fickell names Ryan Hopkins to start against Maryland after strong Rutgers performance.
In brief
Luke Fickell names Ryan Hopkins to start against Maryland after strong Rutgers performance. Wisconsin Badgers will start true freshman Ryan Hopkins against Maryland after his 241-yard, 3-TD performance against Rutgers. Originally reported by Wisconsin Badgers On SI.
Wisconsin beatdown aftermath
After the 30-0 beatdown the Wisconsin football team took at the hands of the Iowa Hawkeyes, Luke Fickell and the Badgers felt they needed a change.
Colton Joseph's issues
Transfer quarterback Colton Joseph, whom the Badgers reportedly spent big money on this offseason, just wasn't producing and allegedly battled some injuries.
Ryan Hopkins' early success
Hopkins, who enrolled early last spring, turned heads early in fall camp with his big arm and pocket presence.
Hopkins' first start
In his first career start against the Scarlet Knights, Hopkins took a series to get into rhythm but looked composed and in control of the offense.
Hopkins' Rutgers performance
Hopkins finished with 241 passing yards and three touchdowns while completing 75 percent of his passes, helping lead the Badgers to a 31-10 victory over Rutgers.
Badgers' record boost
The win pushed the Badgers to 6-3 overall, making them bowl-eligible for the first time since 2023.
Fickell's Monday answer
After the game, Fickell didn't directly answer whether Hopkins would start again against Maryland the next week. By Monday, we got an answer.
Hopkins gets Maryland start
Fickell confirmed Ryan Hopkins would start against Maryland following his performance against Rutgers.
Fanbase support
After his performance on Saturday, support for Hopkins to continue starting in place of Joseph seems overwhelmingly positive among the Wisconsin fanbase.
Future outlook
With Maryland and Purdue next on the schedule, it's a seemingly perfect opportunity for Hopkins to ramp up before the Badgers' big matchup against Minnesota.
What it means
Wisconsin Badgers will start true freshman Ryan Hopkins against Maryland after his 241-yard, 3-TD performance against Rutgers.
