Graham Mertz
FILE - In this Dec. 5, 2020, file photo, Wisconsin's Graham Mertz throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana Saturday,, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin is cautiously optimistic that a year full of adversity on and off the field will help its passing attack live up to the promise it showed during Graham Mertz’s record-setting debut performance last season. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
Badgers end spring cautiously optimistic about passing game

By Steve Megargee Apr. 30, 2021 05:45 PM EDT

Notre Dame's two-headed spring QB race features Pyne, Coan

By John Fineran Apr. 03, 2021 07:44 PM EDT
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — There is competition once again in Notre Dame’s quarterback room this spring and that’s exactly how coach Brian Kelly and offensive...

Wisconsin players celebrate with the Paul Bunyan Axe after they defeated Minnesota in overtime of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Larsh's FG lifts Wisconsin past Minnesota 20-17 in OT

By Jim Hoehn Dec. 19, 2020 08:46 PM EST

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Week 15: Buffs need win, USC loss to reach Pac-12 title game

By Eric Olson Dec. 11, 2020 01:43 AM EST

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson (15) is tackled by Nebraska linebacker Luke Reimer, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Look-alike teams meet when No. 25 Badgers visit No. 19 Iowa

By Eric Olson Dec. 10, 2020 02:03 PM EST

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz (5) walks off the field after a 17-7 loss to Northwestern in an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
No. 10 Indiana seeks to earn rare win over No. 18 Wisconsin

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2020 05:00 PM EST

Notre Dame running back Kyren Williams (23) runs while North Carolina linebacker Jeremiah Gemmel (44) misses the tackle during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Elite 8 gridlock for another week

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 30, 2020 02:25 AM EST

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz (5) looks down at the bench during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. Northwestern won 17-7. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Minnesota matchup helps No. 18 Badgers turn page after loss

By Steve Megargee Nov. 23, 2020 06:56 PM EST

Northwestern quarterback Peyton Ramsey (12) throws against Purdue during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Badgers, 'Cats clash in game with Big Ten West implications

By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2020 02:36 PM EST

Wisconsin running back Jalen Berger (8) attempts to hold off Michigan defensive back Gemon Green (22), while rushing in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Unbeaten Badgers have no margin for error in Big Ten race

By Steve Megargee Nov. 17, 2020 02:10 PM EST

Wisconsin wide receiver Chimere Dike (13) gets away from Michigan defensive back Vincent Gray (4) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
No. 13 Wisconsin routs Michigan 49-11 in 1st game in 3 weeks

By Larry Lage Nov. 14, 2020 11:18 PM EST

Virginia Tech's Nick Gallo scores on a pass from quarterback Hendon Hooker during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Liberty, Saturday, Nov. 7 2020, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)
Week 11: Miami-VT, Big Ten highlight stripped-down schedule

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 13, 2020 01:53 AM EST

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh reacts towards a game official after a call during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Bloomington, Ind. Indiana won 38-21. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
No. 13 Wisconsin to play at Michigan after canceling 2 games

By Larry Lage Nov. 12, 2020 07:23 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)
No. 13 Wisconsin to resume season after 2 weeks at Michigan

By The Associated Press Nov. 12, 2020 03:53 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)
Chryst 'hopeful' about No. 13 Wisconsin's QB situation

By Steve Megargee Nov. 12, 2020 01:21 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. 13 Wisconsin confident it will play Saturday at Michigan

By Steve Megargee Nov. 09, 2020 01:19 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)
Wisconsin-Purdue game off amid Badgers' coronavirus outbreak

By Steve Megargee Nov. 03, 2020 12:36 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)
Boilermakers forge ahead despite uncertainty of Badgers game

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

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) waves to fans after an NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Clemson, S.C., on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Ken Ruinard/Pool Photo via AP)
Column: Lawrence just wanted to play, now he must watch

By Paul Newberry Oct. 31, 2020 12:24 PM EDT

Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst talks to his 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