Football: Terps trample Badgers in 27-10 win

Third-string quarterback Hunter Simmons entered game late, led touchdown drive

Wisconsin Football vs. Maryland: 10-27. September 20, 2025.

The Badgers got pummeled at home in their Big Ten opener against Maryland, losing 27-10. The Badger offense couldn’t get it going, as in the first half they were held scoreless, limited to zero red zone trips and stopped on eight of their nine third down attempts. They ended the game with three redzone trips, 2-for-3 with one field goal, and 3-for-17 on third down.

Before the game, Fickell stated that the Badgers would give transfer grad student Billy Edwards Jr. the start against his former team. But, after only the second offensive possession of the game,…