Colton Joseph Leads Wisconsin Badgers QB Battle

0:00On March 13th, Wisconsin Badges football spring practices begin March 19th, bringing plenty of changes to the team. Incoming transfers, new position coaches, and a fresh starting quarterback mean lots of eyes on the field. Leading the pack at quarterback is Colton Joseph, who transferred from Old Dominion and steps in as the clear number one. Joseph had a strong two-year starting there, throwing for 2,624 yards, 21 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. Last season at 59.7% completion. He also ran for 1,000-7 yards in 13 scores, making him a dual-threat fit for the run-heavy offense under coordinator Jeff Grimes. Fans and coaches alike are buzzing about the depth behind him, especially with returning quarterback Danny O'Neill sidelined by a lower body injury from last season. That opens up a real battle for the back-up spot between Redshire freshman Carter Smith and Redshirt sophomore Doose Adams, both mobile athletes still, working on their passing

1:00games. Smith showed some leg speed in limited action last year, while Adams has one career start and looks a bit more polished through the air right now. Both have upside, and a strong spring could shake up the pecking order, with the team desperate for a reliable number two after pass injury woes. Projected death puts Joseph first, Adam second, Smith third, then Ryan Hopkins and the injured O'Neill. Keep watching this quarterback competition, as it heats up over 15 practices. It could define the badger's fall outlook.