Ryan Hopkins wins Big Ten freshman of the week honor after first career start
The Badgers quarterback had a strong start this weekend.
Madison, Wisconsin - November 7, 2026 - Ryan Hopkins, a true freshman for the Wisconsin Badgers, had an impressive display of skill in his debut as the team's starting quarterback. Hopkins led his team to a convincing 31-10 victory over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, throwing for an impressive 241 yards and a remarkable three touchdowns.
These stellar numbers tied him for the third-highest passing yardage by a freshman since 1990, and his passing rating of 200.6 topped all FBS freshmen in the nation. Hopkins' performance was so outstanding that the Big Ten chose to honor him as the Big Ten Freshman of the Week on Monday. In their statement, the Big Ten praised Hopkins for his remarkable debut, highlighting his 18-of-24 passing performance and the three scoring passes he threw for his teammates.
Hopkins is expected to continue his impressive form as he leads the Badgers into their next game against the Maryland Terrapins.
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