Wisconsin finally has the kind of quarterback problem every team wants

With the Wisconsin Badgers football well into the midst of spring practices, fans and media alike have been given an opportunity to take a peek into what the team will look like next year. Following what was one of the Badgers’ most disappointing seasons in program history, fans are more anxious than ever about what the future holds, particularly in the quarterback room.

To put it plainly, last year was a disaster. Wisconsin cycled through four quarterbacks over the course of the 12-game season, with none of them standing out as particularly intriguing. The Badger QB room in its entirety combined for just 1,637 yards, 9 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions — with things getting so bad by season's end that they turned to the triple option.

Wisconsin was so out of sorts that starting punter Sean West led the team in passing yards for a game, capturing just how grim the room was. Now, after an offseason of rebuilding and retooling, the Badgers find themselves in a much more opportunistic situation regarding their QB room, with four guys standing out as legitimate talents.

The Main Attraction

By now, most Wisconsin fans are well aware of who the starting quarterback will likely be in Old Dominion transfer Colton Joseph. The 6-foot-2, soon-to-be junior was stellar for the Monarchs last season, throwing for 2,624 yards and 21 touchdowns, along with picking up over 1,000 yards and 13 touchdowns on the ground.

Joseph’s dual-threat capabilities will give the Badgers freedom to experiment with the offense, throwing in a legit threat that they haven’t had in a while. There are some concerns in regards to how he will scale up at the Big Ten level, considering his only start against a power-four opponent didn’t go so well — throwing three interceptions in a loss to Indiana. But at worst, Joseph is an intriguing player with extremely high long-term upside.

Influx of Depth

Although Joseph is a fun talent, he isn’t the only player catching eyes in Wisconsin spring camp, as redshirt junior Deuce Adams and true freshman Ryan Hopkins have caught headlines as well. Adams, a Louisville transfer, has caught attention for his interesting dual-threat ability along with his silky smooth throwing motion, giving fans confidence that he could be a starter down the line.

Hopkins, on the other hand, was one of the prized possessions of the Badgers’ recruiting class and has lived up to the hype. His talent is undeniable and has caught the praise from other players in the program. When thinking about the QB room, you also can’t forget about redshirt freshman Carter Smith, who was Wisconsin’s starter by season’s end last year and also looks like he could return starter upside.

In simpler terms, the Badgers have the worst problem in the best way, as their undeniable QB depth will make for great competition at the most valuable position.

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