Wisconsin Badgers expected to start freshman Ryan Hopkins at quarterback

The Wisconsin Badgers are expected to start true freshman quarterback Ryan Hopkins in their Week 10 matchup against Rutgers. This move follows the recent benching of starting quarterback Colton Joseph.

Joseph struggled to move the ball through the air in recent games against high-level defenses such as Iowa and UCLA. While Joseph led the team to an upset over No. 16 USC, the passing game has faced significant challenges against top-tier opponents. Hopkins saw limited action during a game against Iowa, completing 8 of 13 passes for 93 yards and one interception.

Head coach Luke Fickell has previously addressed the evaluation of players, but the team now faces a decision regarding the direction of its offense. Fans and analysts are closely watching to see if Hopkins can provide more production through the air to complement the team's physical style of play.