Luke Fickell discusses quarterback situation ahead of Rutgers game
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 9:28 PM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026

Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell addressed the media on November 2 regarding the team's quarterback situation following a 30-0 loss to Iowa on October 31. Fickell clarified that while quarterback Colton Joseph was pulled for Ryan Hopkins late in the previous game, he currently does not anticipate making a change. Joseph struggled with his performance, completing only 5 of 14 passes. Wisconsin, now 5-3, is set to host Rutgers on November 7 at Camp Randall Stadium.
- •Fickell advised the team to move on from the Iowa loss.
- •Joseph completed 5 of 14 passes for 90 yards against Iowa.
- •Hopkins entered the game late, gaining 107 yards on three drives.
- •Fickell hinted at possibly using more offensive linemen moving forward.
- •Wisconsin's next game is against Rutgers on November 7.
- 9:28 PMYahoo Sports — Wisconsin's Luke Fickell addresses QB situation at weekly press conference
"Has Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell decided on the starting QB this week? He answered that question and more during his weekly press conference Nov. 2.
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