He might be the Wisconsin backup, but Danny O'Neil has the confidence of a multi-season starter.
In a way, this might actually work in Wisconsin's favor on Saturday. Knowing that the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders might be one of the worst teams in FBS, it is the perfect opportunity for backup quarterback Danny O'Neil to gain even more confidence. Luke Fickell effectively named him the starter for Week 2's matchup vs. Middle Tennessee with starter Billy Edwards Jr.