Wisconsin QB Edwards Jr. Out vs. No. 20 Michigan Due to Knee Injury

The Wisconsin Badgers will face the No. 20 Michigan Wolverines without starting quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. and starting center Jake Renfro due to injuries. Edwards, sidelined by a knee sprain sustained in the season opener, briefly returned for one series against Maryland but will not play against Michigan, leaving sophomore Danny O’Neil and transfer Hunter Simmons as the quarterback options. O’Neil has completed 70.6% of his passes with five touchdowns and five interceptions this season, while Simmons threw a touchdown in limited action against Maryland. The offensive line will also face changes as senior Davis Heinzen replaces Renfro at center. Wisconsin enters the game on a two-game losing streak after losses to Alabama and Maryland, with injuries continuing to impact the team’s consistency and performance under coach Luke Fickell. The Badgers’ offense, averaging just 20.8 points per game, will face a challenging Michigan defense in this crucial matchup.