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The Wisconsin Badgers will likely travel to Eugene, Oregon without quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. in the starting lineup once again. Edwards, a former transfer from the Maryland Terrapins, has been battling a knee sprain for the entire season after going down in the opener against Miami (OH).

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / October 19

Wisconsin Badgers’ quarterbacks struggle again during second straight 30-point shutout

Following another blowout loss, the Wisconsin Badgers‘ staff will again have to evaluate what the best options are at quarterback at the moment. With three years of injured starting quarterbacks unexpectedly leaving holes within the Badgers’ depth chart, Wisconsin has not been able to find any consistency out of the position.

College Football News / WI Sports Heroics / October 18

Badgers’ Odd QB decision brings more questions ahead of #1 Ohio State

The Wisconsin Badgers’ staff announced a starting quarterback for the upcoming Ohio State Buckeyes game after leaving the media and fans in the dark. During each weekly media availability, Wisconsin tends to make a quarterback available which often gives insight into who may be starting the game.

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College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / October 17

Wisconsin’s Hunter Simmons expected to start vs. Ohio State

The Wisconsin Badgers have an incredibly difficult Week 8 matchup against the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday. With quarterback Billy Edwards Jr.

College Football News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / October 14

Luke Fickell sets the record straight on QB Billy Edwards' injury recovery, timeline

After the Wisconsin Badgers' 37-0 loss to Iowa on Saturday, Luke Fickell made some comments about Billy Edwards Jr. in his post-game press conference that left some confusion about the quarterback's status.

College Football News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / October 12

Luke Fickell gives head-scratching update on Wisconsin Badgers QB Billy Edwards

After a 37-0 blowout loss at the hands of the Iowa Hawkeyes, the Wisconsin Badgers are looking for help anywhere they can find it. In a rivalry that spans 99 meetings and over 100 years of history, Wisconsin football took its second-worst loss to Iowa by margin of defeat.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / October 11

Billy Edwards out, Hunter Simmons to start for Wisconsin vs. Iowa

The Wisconsin Badgers are set to take on the Iowa Hawkeyes on Saturday as the program hopes to earn its third win of the season. However, the Badgers are experiencing some injury woes, as Billy Edwards has officially been ruled out of the contest.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / October 11

Wisconsin football’s Billy Edwards considered ‘very doubtful’ for Iowa clash

The Wisconsin football team has had a difficult season so far. Badgers quarterback Billy Edwards is dealing with an injury, and it appears he is not yet out of the woods.

College Football News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / October 10

Report: Wisconsin Badgers 'trending toward' starting QB decision vs Iowa Hawkeyes

The Wisconsin Badgers are closely monitoring Billy Edwards Jr.'s knee injury to see if he can return to the starting lineup against the Iowa Hawkeyes. He'll have to test it out during pregame warmups, but the early indications aren't promising.

College Football News / WI Sports Heroics / October 6

Badgers’ third-string quarterback likely starter against Iowa Hawkeyes despite 24-10 loss

The Wisconsin Badgers will enter the upcoming contest against the Iowa Hawkeyes with an answer for one potential positional question. Throughout the season, the quarterback position has again been under the microscope after a third straight year of the Badgers being forced to play backups.

College Football News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / October 6

Wisconsin Badgers will continue two QB offense with Billy Edwards still injured

The Wisconsin Badgers quarterback plan will continue to be a rotation as long as starter Billy Edwards Jr. remains out with injury. While he appears to be getting closer to a return, the Badgers have had to roll with backups for most of the season and made a surprise switch to third-stringer Hunter Simmons against the Michigan Wolverines.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / October 4

Wisconsin football missing 2 key players for Michigan clash

Wisconsin’s upset bid for its college football Week 6 matchup against Michigan just got slightly more difficult. The Badgers ruled out quarterback Billy Edwards, as expected, but will also be without another key offensive starter.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / October 4

Report: Michigan football will face an unexpected Wisconsin QB on Saturday

During the week, it was presumed that the Michigan football defense would be going up against a backup QB when the Wolverines squared off against the Badgers on Saturday afternoon with Billy Edwards Jr.

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Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / October 4

Wisconsin Badgers get bad injury news ahead of critical matchup against Michigan

The banged-up Wisconsin Badgers hoped to use their bye week to get healthy and gear up for a road matchup with No. 20 Michigan. Just hours from kickoff, the Badgers' aspiration of improved health was shattered.

College Football News / EssentiallySports / October 4

Luke Fickell to Make Tough Billy Edwards Jr. Call Amid Injury Woes as Wisconsin HC’s True Intentions Appear Confirmed

Wisconsin’s 10-27 loss against Maryland last week has put the team in a very stressful stage. The defeat meant a continuous losing streak for the Badgers, something that can have severe implications later this season.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / October 3

Wisconsin football QB Billy Edwards unlikely to start vs. Michigan

The 2025 Wisconsin football season has been awful and filled with bad luck. The Badgers are only 2-2, but after beating their first two Group of Five opponents, they were blown out by Alabama and Maryland in the following games, putting Luke Fickell on the hot seat.

College Football News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / October 3

QB Comparison: Wisconsin at Michigan

The QB matchup for this game is very interesting and hard to get a good grasp on. Wisconsin’s starting QB entering the season was Billy Edwards Jr. but he’s left hurt in both games he started for the Badgers and has missed the other two games of the season.

College Football News / SuperWest Sports / October 2

Week 6 Big Ten Previews: UW Seeks First Big Ten Road Win

This week we have six Big Ten conference games. Meanwhile, Northwestern concludes the non-conference portion of its schedule with a visit from Louisiana-Monroe.

College Football News / WI Sports Heroics / October 1

Third-string Badgers’ QB should be given a solid chance after 2-2 start

With the Wisconsin Badgers again set to play without starting quarterback Billy Edwards Jr., many questions surrounding the position have grown. Edwards Jr.

College Football News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 29

Luke Fickell offers injury update on Billy Edwards and other starters ahead of Michigan game

The Wisconsin Badgers have had to navigate numerous injuries throughout training camp and the early portions of the regular season. As quarterbacks, offensive linemen, defensive backs and others went down, Wisconsin's bye in Week 5 came at a good time.

College Football News / WI Sports Heroics / September 22

Health of Badgers’ QB Room to be Tested Against Strong #19 Michigan

After suffering both a loss and injuries, the Wisconsin Badgers will need to fully evaluate the team during the bye before squaring off against Michigan.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 20

Billy Edwards Jr. leaves early as Wisconsin falters in loss to Maryland

Billy Edwards Jr.'s return to action against his former team, Maryland, lasted just seven plays as his replacement, Malik Washington, ushered the Terrapins to a 27-10 victory over Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin, in both teams' Big Ten opener.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 11

Report: Wisconsin QB Billy Edwards Jr. doubtful at Alabama

Wisconsin quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. is expected to miss his second straight game on Saturday at No. 19 Alabama, ESPN reported Thursday. Danny O'Neil likely will be under center again for the Badgers (2-0) after throwing for 283 yards and three scores in last week's 42-10 win against Middle Tennessee.

College Football News / Field Level Media / August 29