Wisconsin Badgers start true freshman Ryan Hopkins against Rutgers

The Wisconsin Badgers will start true freshman Ryan Hopkins at quarterback for their matchup against Rutgers on November 7, 2026. This decision comes after Colton Joseph was benched due to struggles with accuracy and a current injury. Hopkins, who played in the fourth quarter against Iowa, performed well with 93 passing yards but also showed inexperience with sacks. The Badgers, sitting at 5-3, will evaluate Hopkins over the final four games to assess his readiness for a potential full-time role in 2027.

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