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Badgers want QB Tyler Van Dyke to get out of his shell and become more of a leader

The Wisconsin Badgers made a splash in the transfer portal at the quarterback position for the second consecutive offseason, prying Tyler Van Dyke from the Miami Hurricanes for his final season of eligibility.

Van Dyke, a multi-year starter at Miami, had a strong 2021 season, but saw inconsistencies with his play over the past two years while dealing with injuries and offensive coordinator changes, leading him to look for another destination.

Now at Wisconsin, the graduate transfer is currently battling with redshirt sophomore Braedyn Locke for the starting quarterback spot.

This year’s competition is different than last offseason’s, when the Badgers brought in graduate transfer Tanner Mordecai, who immediately took the first-team reps to start spring ball, whereas the top two quarterbacks have split opportunities this year.