US EditionWisconsin Football Starting Quarterback Avoids Serious Injury, Return Uncertain, Report Says
Wisconsin Badgers secured a 17-0 victory despite Edwards Jr.'s early exit from a non-contact injury; sophomore Danny O'Neil led two second-half scoring drives.
- On Aug 28, 2025, Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. left the season opener at Camp Randall Stadium with a non-contact lower-body injury in the second quarter, and school officials said he was out for the game after heading to the locker room in street clothes.
- Edwards arrived in Madison after starting 11 games at Maryland and ranking second in the Big Ten with 261.9 passing yards per game last season.
- The play that ended Edwards' day began when he handed off to Tyrell Henry, then his left leg buckled; he limped to the medical tent and later walked to the locker room.
- With Edwards out, the Badgers relied on sophomore Danny O'Neil from San Diego State, who completed 12 of 19 passes for 120 yards and led two second-half scoring drives to a 17-0 win.
- Looking ahead, Wisconsin must monitor Edwards' health closely as coaches prepare Danny O'Neil for more first-team reps next week, amid recurring quarterback injuries under Luke Fickell and last year's Tyler Van Dyke torn ACL.
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Lake Geneva NewsWisconsin football starting quarterback avoids serious injury, return uncertain, report says
The latest on Wisconsin starting quarterback Billy Edwards Jr.'s injury, which forced him from Thursday's season opener.
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Report: Billy Edwards Jr. sprained his knee in season opener, timetable to return unknown
MADISON, Wis. -- It appears that the Badgers dodged the worst of it Thursday night. Quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. reportedly sprained his knee against Miami (Ohio), a likely best-case scenario after he left the game with a non-contact injury.
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