Wisconsin Badgers QB: New Faces, Big Changes

On March 18th, Wisconsin Badgers football kicks off spring practices this Thursday, open to the media, right as the basketball team dives into March.

Madness.

The roster looks totally different for next season, after a huge transfer portal shake-up, with 33 new players coming in, the eighth most in.

The country for teams without a coaching change, and 23 heading out.

That influx filled key gaps and added depth across the board, especially at quarterback where everything's new.

Redshirt Jr. Colton Joseph steps in as the projected starter, a prize transfer who brings serious dual threat skills to the table.

Joseph threw for over 2,600 yards in 21 touchdowns last year, while rushing for more than 1,000 yards in 13.

Scores.

His mobility opens up creative options for the offense, though he needs work on footwork, pocket presence, and accuracy, which hovered under 60.

Backing him up is Redshirt sophomore Duce Adams, a Louisville transfer with limited college experience, competing against sophomore Carter Smith for, the number 2 spot.

Freshman Ryan Hopkins adds depth, while Junior Danny O'Neill recovers from a major injury and might now return soon.

Spring ball will show how these changes gel, setting the stage for a rebuild squad with higher upside on offense.

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