Transfer QB target emerges for Wisconsin Badgers as dual-threat star enters portal

He led the Monarchs to a 9-3 record this season, including a 6-2 record in Sun Belt Conference play.

His team picked up a Power Four conference victory over Virginia Tech in Week 3, though Joseph lost his one Big Ten matchup this season against Indiana in the season-opener.

He finished the season with 2,629 passing yards on a 59.5 completion percentage with 21 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. He also added 1,097 yards rushing and 13 scores on the ground this year.

That dual-threat ability would make him an exciting potential fit in offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes' Wisconsin offense that found creative ways to use the mobility of Danny O'Neil and Carter Smith this season.

Joseph's 80.3 overall PFF grade ranked 43rd among FBS quarterbacks this season, one spot below Miami's Carson Beck and one spot ahead of South Carolina's LaNorris Sellers.

The redshirt sophomore will have two years of eligibility left for whatever team he transfers to.

The Badgers will lose quarterback Hunter Simmons to graduation, and it's unclear what the future holds for this season's intended starter Billy Edwards Jr.

He will seek a medical waiver from the NCAA for another year of eligibility, but he could re-enter the transfer portal and finish his college career elsewhere in 2026.

Joseph won't be the only intriguing quarterback option in the portal this winter, and Wisconsin will be far from the only team interested in his services.

He's the first big name to enter the mix, and it will be fascinating to watch how Luke Fickell approaches the position when the portal officially opens in January.