Colton Joseph earns Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week honors for Wisconsin

Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Colton Joseph was named Co-Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week on October 5, 2026. Joseph led a strong performance with three passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown against his opponents, marking his second four-touchdown game this season. He reached 141 rushing yards, the second highest for a Badger quarterback in program history. This award is the first Big Ten weekly recognition for a Badgers player since November 2021. Joseph shares the award with Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith, who had a record-breaking game against Iowa.

• 7:45 PMYahoo Sports — A Badger wins Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week for the first time since 2021