Badgers True Freshman WR Eugene Hilton Jr. Could Benefit From Likely Week 2 Change

With the starting quarterback likely out for the Wisconsin Badgers, Eugene Hilton Jr. should be someone to watch against MTSU.

Middle Tennessee put together one of the worst FBS performances so far this season in a 34-14 loss to Austin Peay, an FCS program. The Blue Raiders played poor, conservative football overall which saw the opening line between the two sides shoot to 28 points in the favor of the Badgers. The line shot up drastically even with starting quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. still recovering from a non-contact injury suffered against Miami (OH) last game.

Now, the Wisconsin Badgers are moving forward this week expecting Edwards Jr. to sit on the sidelines during the game against the Blue Raiders. Backup quarterback Danny O’Neil will likely start and receive the majority of the playing time, but someone else on the roster may also see a boost in his time on the field.

Connection Between Eugene Hilton Jr., Danny O’Neil Could Benefit Wisconsin Badgers Offense

With O’Neil likely starting this week, his favorite target throughout camp may also receive playing time due to the connection that has been developed between the two. Eugene Hilton Jr., a former three-star recruit and current true freshman wide receiver for the Badgers, has been the premier target for O’Neil during practice. Hilton Jr. also made an appearance against the RedHawks and recorded his first collegiate reception, which was thrown by O’Neil.

Hilton Jr. managed to find his way onto the field last game and provided a pleasant spark for the team despite not being expected to do much in his first few games. The second game against Middle Tennessee, however, could prove to be more productive given the current situation and the outlook coach Luke Fickell has on the freshmen on the team.