Wisconsin's New QB: Joseph's Dual Threat

0:00On April 7th, Wisconsin's football team hit rock bottom with back-to-back losing seasons, going 5-7 in 2024 and 4 and 8 last year, snapping a 22-year winning streak. Their offense was brutal, averaging just 12.8 points and 253 yards per game, dead last among big schools except U-Mass. Now transfer a quarterback Colton Joseph from Old Dominion is stepping up as the new leader among 34 newcomers, mostly from top programs, all, hungry to turn things around. Joseph's got the stats to back his confidence, throwing for over 4,000 yards and rushing for nearly 1,700 the last two years, with 56 total touchdowns. He saw what offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes did was Zach Wilson at BYU, turning him into the number two NFL draft pick and figured he could thrive. In that system too, Coach Luke Fickle digs Joseph's leadership vibe, noting how he's loosening up in practices, despite the pressure of jumping into a new squad.

1:00Fans and players are buzzing about his dual threat skills, adding pop to an offense that's been stagnant. But quarterback health has been a curse under Fickle, with starters missing most of 37 games over three years. Guys like Tanner Mordecai, Tyler Van Dyke, and others, all got banged up quick. Last year's transfers didn't fare better, with injuries sidemawning Billy Edwards, Danny O'Neal, and more, forcing freshmen into action. Joseph's set to start the September 6th opener against Notre Dame at Lambo Field, and if his line holds, his scrambling could spark explosive. Plays like his 179 rushing yards against Indiana. Fickle sums it up best, winning's winning, no matter the level, so Badger's Nation is crossing fingers for a fresh start.