# Wisconsin Badgers college football victory

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/wisconsin-badgers-college-football-victory
> Updated: 2026-11-09T06:45:47.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Wisconsin Badgers defeated the Rutgers Scarlet Knights with a score of 31 to 10. Freshman quarterback Ryan Hopkins led the team in his first career start, completing 18 of 24 passes for 241 yards and three touchdowns. The touchdown receptions were made by Eugene Hilton Jr., Ryan Schwendeman, and Jacob Harris.

Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell noted that the decision to start Hopkins was made earlier in the week because of the physical toll on previous starter Colton Joseph. The victory brings the Badgers to a 6 to 3 record, making them eligible for a bowl game.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-09: Wisconsin Badgers defeat Rutgers 31-10 led by Ryan Hopkins

Freshman quarterback Ryan Hopkins threw for 241 yards and three touchdowns in his first career start, leading the Wisconsin Badgers to a 31-10 win over Rutgers.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wisconsin-badgers-defeat-rutgers-31-10-led-by-ryan-hopkins

### 2026-11-06: Wisconsin Badgers defeat Rutgers 31-10 behind Ryan Hopkins

Freshman quarterback Ryan Hopkins threw for 241 yards and three touchdowns in his first career start, leading Wisconsin to a 31-10 win over Rutgers.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wisconsin-badgers-expected-to-start-freshman-ryan-hopkins-at-quarterback

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