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