Wisconsin Names Danny O’Neil Starting QB Against Washington
The Wisconsin Badgers have decided to start Danny O’Neil as their quarterback against Washington. This development comes amid a series of changes in the team’s quarterback lineup. O’Neil has been selected to lead the team after taking the majority of first-team practice reps.
Quarterback Changes for Wisconsin Badgers
The decision to promote O’Neil follows injuries to Billy Edwards, who was sidelined during the season opener. O’Neil had shown promise in his initial start against Middle Tennessee, where he achieved:
- 283 passing yards
- Three touchdowns
- One interception
- Completed 23 of 27 passes
However, his performance took a turn for the worse against two top-tier opponents. Against Alabama, he managed just:
- 117 passing yards
- One touchdown
- Two interceptions
- Sacked four times
His struggles continued in the match against Maryland, where he recorded:
- 120 yards
- One interception
- Sacked six times
Shift Back to O’Neil
Following these underwhelming performances, O’Neil was benched during the team’s bye week in favor of Hunter Simmons. Simmons received four starts but failed to spark the team’s offense, leading to the reversal back to O’Neil.
In addition to O’Neil starting, freshmen quarterback Carter Smith is anticipated to make his season debut against Washington. He has been taking most of the second-team reps in practice and is expected to contribute significantly.
Looking Ahead
The Wisconsin Badgers will face Washington with O’Neil at the helm. The team hopes that this decision, along with possibly incorporating Smith, will reinvigorate their season.
