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Reports: Hopkins to Get the Nod at QB for the Badgers Against Rutgers
Ryan Hopkins gets the start as Wisconsin seeks a sharper offense after a quarterback switch, with the Badgers facing Rutgers in a key Big Ten matchup.
- Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell will start true freshman Ryan Hopkins at quarterback against Rutgers on Saturday, replacing senior Colton Joseph, who has started eight games this season.
- Joseph has failed to eclipse 100 yards passing in three consecutive games, with a 55.6% completion percentage—the lowest among Big Ten starters—prompting the Badgers to seek offensive improvement.
- Hopkins received an extended look during last Saturday's 30-0 loss at Iowa, replacing Joseph in the fourth quarter and completing eight of 13 passes for 93 yards and an interception.
- Joseph is reportedly dealing with injuries and described as "not himself," though Fickell previously said, "This isn't what this is about," when asked about a quarterback change.
- Kickoff is scheduled for 4:15 p.m. ET at Camp Randall Stadium on Big Ten Network; if Hopkins plays well, Wisconsin is positioned to let him retain the starting role.
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La Crosse Tribune
La Crosse TribuneWisconsin football set to make change at quarterback, source says
Freshman Ryan Hopkins is set to make his first career start as Wisconsin turns to a new quarterback with Colton Joseph struggling and dealing with injuries.
·Madison, United States
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