USA TODAY slights Wisconsin QB Colton Joseph in Big Ten rankings
There is a lot of pressure riding on the shoulders of Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Colton Joseph this season.
The Wisconsin Badgers' star quarterback, Colton Joseph, faces an uphill battle this season as the pressure mounts on his shoulders. Fresh off a stellar transfer from Old Dominion, Joseph will be leading an offense that ranked abysmally at 135th in the nation in total yards per game during the previous campaign. Despite his impressive 56 touchdowns through the air and on the ground, contributing to one of the Monarchs' best seasons in program history, USA TODAY reporter Paul Myerberg suggests there may be lingering uncertainties surrounding his standing among his Big Ten peers.
Joseph will be better suited to handle the drop-back passing game at Wisconsin, enhancing his dual-threat abilities honed at Old Dominion to an estimated 2,624 passing yards and 1,007 yards on the ground. The Badgers' success will ultimately hinge on how well Joseph can adapt to his new role, as the entire offense will be contingent on his comfort level.
According to Myerberg, among the 18 projected Big Ten starters, Joseph secured the 12th spot. While the Badgers' schedule is considered relatively light in the conference, their inaugural Week 1 showdown against No. 4 Notre Dame at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, marks a significant escalation in difficulty.
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