Colton Joseph: Wisconsin's New Hope for Offense

0:00On April 8th, Wisconsin's football team is banking on transfer quarterback Colton Joseph to revive their struggling offense after two straight losing. Seasons. The Badgers went 5 and 7 in 2024, then 4 and 8 last year, snapping a 22-year streak of winning records. Joseph leads a group of 34 transfers, 27 from top-level programs, all hungry to turn things around. Their attack was dismal last season. Averaging just 12.8 points and 253.1 yards per game, worse than, everyone except UMass. Now Joseph steps in, a dual threat guy from Old Dominion who threw for over 4,000 yards and ran for nearly 1700 in his last two. Years there. Coaches love how he's adapting fast, bringing that winning vibe from Old Dominion's 9-3 record in his starts. He got hyped, watching offensive coordinator, Jeff Grimes, work with Zach Wilson at BYU, who went number 2 in the draft.

1:00Joseph figures he can drop dimes and scramble for big plays in this system. Head coach Luke Fickle sees Joseph loosening up in practice, ready to lead despite the learning curve. That mobility could spark explosive plays, but it means the line has to protect him to avoid injuries. Expect Joseph under center for the September 6th opener against Notre Dame at Lambo Field, where his legs and arm might finally get Wisconsin's. Engine roaring again.