Quintez Cephus
FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst gestures during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin will head into spring practice with plenty of questions as the Badgers attempt to replace their top playmakers from a team that reached the Rose Bowl last season. (AP Photo/Andy Manis, File)
Chryst stays patient as Badgers prepare for spring practice

By Steve Megargee Mar. 09, 2020 03:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2019, file photo, Wisconsin offensive lineman Tyler Biadasz (61) reacts during an NCAA college football game, in Tampa, Fla. Biadasz was selected to The Associated Press All-America team, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Lomoglio, File)
Wisconsin All-America center Biadasz declares for NFL draft

Jan. 08, 2020 06:08 PM EST

Wisconsin wide receiver Quintez Cephus celebrates after scoring against Oregon during first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Wisconsin wide receiver Quintez Cephus to enter NFL draft

Jan. 06, 2020 12:01 PM EST

Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert celebrates after scoring against Wisconsin during first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
No. 7 Oregon beats No. 11 Wisconsin 28-27 in Rose Bowl

By The Associated Press Jan. 01, 2020 09:07 PM EST

Wisconsin wide receiver Aron Cruickshank runs for a touchdown against Oregon during first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif.(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Herbert has 3 TD runs, Oregon beats Wisconsin in Rose Bowl

By Greg Beacham Jan. 01, 2020 08:54 PM EST

Wisconsin wide receiver Quintez Cephus (87) hands Paul Bunyan's Axe to teammate linebacker Zack Baun (56) after Wisconsin beat Minnesota 38-17 in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Cephus’ faith, family guided him to breakout ’19 for Badgers

By Keith Jenkins Dec. 04, 2019 05:15 PM EST

Minnesota wide receiver Chris Autman-Bell (7) is tackled by Wisconsin cornerback Semar Melvin (20) during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Badgers take back Axe in snowy 38-17 win vs. Gophers

By Dave Campbell Nov. 30, 2019 07:18 PM EST

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix reacts after a penalty gave Auburn a first down and secured the win over Alabama during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. Auburn won 48-45. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Dobbins, Fields power No. 2 Ohio State past No. 10 Michigan

By The Associated Press Nov. 30, 2019 04:23 PM EST

Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst congratulates Logan Bruss after a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Taylor runs for 222 in No. 14 Badgers’ 45-24 win over Purdue

By Keith Jenkins Nov. 23, 2019 08:18 PM EST

Iowa's Nate Stanley throws during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 24-22. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Taylor's big day helps No. 16 Badgers edge No. 18 Iowa 24-22

By Keith Jenkins Nov. 09, 2019 08:23 PM EST

Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor celebrates a touchdown against Michigan State during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 38-0. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
No. 8 Badgers post 4th shutout in 38-0 win over Spartans

By Keith Jenkins Oct. 12, 2019 07:43 PM EDT

Wisconsin's Jonathan Taylor runs during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Central Michigan Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
No. 13 Wisconsin to host No. 11 Michigan in Big Ten clash

By The Associated Press Sep. 19, 2019 02:28 PM EDT

Wisconsin's Jonathan Taylor runs during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Central Michigan Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Coan looks to lead balanced offense against No. 11 Michigan

By Tamira Madsen Sep. 16, 2019 07:43 PM EDT

Wisconsin's Jonathan Taylor tries to leap over Central Michigan's Da'Quaun Jamison during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Cephus rejoices after scoring twice in No. 17 Wisconsin rout

By Keith Jenkins Sep. 07, 2019 07:26 PM EDT

Cincinnati defensive back Coby Bryant, right, interferes with Ohio State receiver Austin Mack trying to catch a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. Bryant was penalized on the play. Ohio State beat Cincinnati 42-0. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 7 Michigan escapes with 24-21 2OT win over Army

By The Associated Press Sep. 07, 2019 05:19 PM EDT

Cephus sex assault accusers hire prominent attorney

Sep. 06, 2019 05:15 PM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Two women who accused Wisconsin receiver Quintez Cephus of sexual assault hired a prominent attorney to investigate university officials'...

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

Former Wisconsin Badger football player Quintez Cephus, second from right, arrives at a press conference to reiterate his request for reinstatement to the university in Madison, Wis. Monday, Aug. 12, 2019. The former wide receiver was acquitted earlier this month of sexual assault charges stemming from a campus incident in his apartment. He was expelled from the university in March after the university's own internal investigation. A group of current team members were on hand to show support for Cephus at the event. (John Hart/Wisconsin State Journal via AP)
NCAA clears Wisconsin WR Quintez Cephus to play

Aug. 23, 2019 01:02 PM EDT

Wisconsin Badger football player Quintez Cephus speaks during a press conference outside the Madison Municipal Building addressing his reinstatement to the university in Madison, Wis. Monday, Aug. 19, 2019. He is pictured with his attorneys, Stephen Meyer and Kathleen Stilling. The university expelled Cephus last semester for violating the non-academic misconduct code following accusations of sexual assault from two women. A Dane County jury acquitted him of those charges earlier this month after deliberating for less than an hour. (John Hart/Wisconsin State Journal via AP)
Wisconsin WR Quintez Cephus returns to practice

By Todd Richmond Aug. 21, 2019 04:29 PM EDT

Former Wisconsin Badger football player Quintez Cephus, center, greets current members of the team following a press conference to reiterated his request for reinstatement to the university in Madison, Wis. Monday, Aug. 12, 2019. The former wide receiver was acquitted earlier this month of sexual assault charges stemming from a campus incident in his apartment. He was expelled from the university in March after the university's own internal investigation. (John Hart/Wisconsin State Journal via AP)
The Latest: Wisconsin says Cephus has 'eligibility issues'

Aug. 19, 2019 12:02 PM EDT