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Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Chryst 'hopeful' about No. 13 Wisconsin's QB situation

By Steve Megargee Nov. 12, 2020 01:21 PM EST

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
After long layoff, No. 13 Badgers visit reeling Wolverines

By Eric Olson Nov. 12, 2020 01:54 AM EST

Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm yells at his offensive linemen during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Boilermakers forge ahead despite uncertainty of Badgers game

By Michael Marot Nov. 02, 2020 04:58 PM EST

Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst talks to players during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
No. 9 Wisconsin cancels Nebraska game; Chryst tests positive

By Steve Megargee Oct. 28, 2020 11:34 AM EDT

Wisconsin's Graham Mertz tries to run past Illinois's Tarique Barnes during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Nightmare scenario: What happens when outbreak hits QB room?

By Steve Megargee Oct. 27, 2020 05:49 PM EDT

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Wisconsin coach stays mum on QB Mertz with Huskers up next

By Steve Megargee Oct. 26, 2020 12:52 PM EDT

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertze throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Wisconsin issues statement amid reports Mertz tests positive

Oct. 25, 2020 10:42 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, Wisconsin's Graham Mertz throws during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Central Michigan in Madison, Wis. Mertz is about to get his chance to show he’s worthy of all the acclaim that accompanied his arrival on campus last year. Now that foot surgery has sidelined returning starter Jack Coan indefinitely, Mertz is likely to open the season as the 16th-ranked Badgers’ first-team quarterback. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
Coan's injury provides opportunity for Wisconsin QB Mertz

By Steve Megargee Oct. 08, 2020 05:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2018, file photo, Wisconsin's Tyler Biadasz (61) gestures as he prepares to snap the ball to quarterback Jack Coan during the first half against Purdue in an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind. Returning starting center Biadasz, who underwent hip surgery during the offseason, will anchor the line after earning first-team All-Big Ten honors in 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
No. 19 Wisconsin to start QB Jack Coan in season opener

By Tamira Madsen Aug. 25, 2019 04:47 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst watches the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Rutgers in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won eight games a season ago, its fewest since 2012 and fewest under coach Chryst. “You hope it’s a blip, right? And yet, that’s the beauty of this season,” said Chryst, who is in his fifth year at the helm of the Badgers’ program. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
Wisconsin looks to prove '18 was a blip, claim West title

By Keith Jenkins Aug. 13, 2019 02:47 AM EDT

Coan has slight edge in 4-way Wisconsin QB battle

By Keith Jenkins Jul. 31, 2019 09:43 PM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — There were two notable absences Wednesday at Wisconsin media day: two-time All-American running back Jonathan Taylor and quarterback Alex...

In this Dec. 19, 2019, photo, Graham Mertz acknowledges his intent to play at Wisconsin during a signing ceremony at Blue Valley North High School in Overland Park, Kan. Four scholarship quarterbacks are competing for the starter’s job at Wisconsin. When it comes to competing for fans’ attention, there’s no contest. Freshman Graham Mertz is the Badgers’ most hyped recruit in years. (Susan Pfannmuller/The Kansas City Star via AP)
QB Graham Mertz is creating 'buzz' this spring at Wisconsin

By Tamira Madsen Apr. 23, 2019 02:50 AM EDT