All week long, Luke Fickell has been saying the right things with a microphone in his face. Losing your starting quarterback shortly before the half in Week 1 could have been disastrous. Although Billy Edwards Jr. will be returning at some point, Saturday afternoon at Camp Randall will be all about his backup in San Diego State transfer Danny O'Neil. He helped lead Wisconsin to a win during Week 1.
O'Neil may have 11 career starts under his belt from his time at San Diego State, but the Aztecs were not the least bit good. What O'Neil may lack in size, speed, and arm strength, among many other things, he makes up for in confidence, heart and swagger.