Colton Joseph earns Davey O'Brien Great Eight honor after Week 5 performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Colton Joseph was recognized as a Davey O'Brien Great Eight following his impressive performance against Michigan State in Week 5. Joseph accounted for four total touchdowns — three passing and one rushing — while throwing for 145 yards and completing 9 of 20 passes. This accolade places him among the nation's leading quarterbacks, and if he continues at this level, he may be a contender for the annual award. The Great Eight recognizes the top quarterbacks in the country for that week.
- •Joseph totals four touchdowns against Michigan State.
- •He completes 9 of 20 passes for 145 yards.
- •Joseph also records 141 rushing yards on 13 carries.
- •The Great Eight honor acknowledges the best quarterbacks weekly.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Wisconsin QB Colton Joseph named a Davey O'Brien Great Eight in Week 5
"Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Colton Joseph received an incredible honor after his monstrous Week 5 performance vs. Michigan State.
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