Wisconsin has proven to have the worst luck at quarterback. After losing starter Billy Edwards Jr. Shortly after the start of the season, there was no longer depth at the position.
Badgers quarterback Danny O'Neil was the latest to be sidelined. The one-time backup turned starter was carted off the field and into the locker room after injuring his leg in the first quarter of Wisconsin’s game against No. 23 Washington on Saturday.
The San Diego State transfer took off on a run and immediately went back down while grabbing his right leg. Wisconsin later announced that O'Neil would miss the rest of the game with what was officially ruled a lower-body injury.
O'Neil was replaced by Carter Smith who made his college debut. The 2023 Gatorade Florida Player of the Year threw for 2,223 yards with 29 TD and 4 INT during his junior year.
Carter was cycled with Hunter Simmons also getting snaps in the game. The quarterback issues have crippled Wisconsin throughout the season. Edwards is still recovering from a sprained knee and O'Neil appears to be out.
Wisconsin held on to knock off Washington 13-10, snapping a six-game losing streak. It was also the first win over a ranked opponent since 2021.
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