Badgers snap counts, grades on offense vs. Western Illinois: There’s a new leader in RB snaps
Wisconsin’s offense rotated a ton on Saturday.
The Wisconsin Badgers secured their first victory of the season on Saturday, defeating Western Illinois 36-9 at Camp Randall Stadium. The game showcased a mix of ups and downs for the Badgers' offense, with varying success on the ground and inconsistent passing. Here's a breakdown of the snap counts and PFF grades for the key players involved in the offensive performance:
Quarterbacks:
- Colton Joseph led the pack with 47 snaps and received a grade of 71.5.
- Ryan Hopkins, appearing in 8 snaps, received a grade of 76.0, suggesting he might be the team's QB2.
Running Backs:
- Darrion Dupree, the starting RB, had 19 snaps and a grade of 58.8.
- Bryan Jackson II received 17 snaps and earned a grade of 55.5.
- Abu Sama III started and accumulated 16 snaps, with a grade of 61.4.
- Nate Palmer had just 2 snaps and a solid grade of 74.3, hinting at a possible return role due to injuries.
- The rest of the running backs got limited action with 16, 2, and 1 snaps respectively.
Wide Receivers:
- Chris Brooks Jr. had the most snaps at 39 and a grade of 64.3, leading the division.
- Tyrell Henry and Eugene Hilton Jr. both had 27 snaps and grades of 81.0 and 61.8 respectively.
- Shamar Rigby and Malachi Coleman, with 20 and 9 snaps respectively, had grades of 53.6 and 55.7.
- Kash Brock, Zion Kearney, Jackson McGohan, and others had 8, 6, and 9 snaps each, with grades ranging from 59.7 to 55.5.
Tight Ends:
- Grant Stec took the lead in snap counts with 34 and a grade of 62.1.
- Emmett Bork and Jacob Harris followed with 22 and 21 snaps respectively, both earning a grade of 62.8.
- Nizyi Davis had only 1 snap but managed a grade of 59.2.
Offensive Line:
- Colin Cubberly, Austin Kawecki, Kevin Heywood, PJ Wilkins, Stylz Blackmon, Lucas Simmons-Johansson, Barrett Nelson, Blake Cherry, Ryan Cory, and Hardy Watts all got 47 snaps each and received grades between 59.4 and 73.0.
The Badgers' offense relied heavily on their running game, with Darrion Dupree and Bryan Jackson II forming a strong pair. Chris Brooks Jr. dominated the air, while the other wide receivers saw significant action as well. The tight end position was filled by the top three, with Grant Stec leading the way. The offensive line was stable, with Colin Cubberly starting at right guard and Blake Cherry coming in as a backup.
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