How is former Wisconsin QB Nick Evers performing as the starter at UConn?

The Wisconsin Badgers were dealt a massive blow during their 42-10 blowout loss to No. 4 Alabama on Saturday: Starting quarterback Tyler Van Dyke went down with a knee injury, which was later confirmed to be a torn ACL.

The Badgers now turn to redshirt sophomore Braedyn Locke for the remainder of 2024. The backup: true freshman Mabrey Mettauer (three-star recruit in class of 2024).

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Van Dyke’s unfortunate injury is the second time in as many seasons that Luke Fickell’s starting quarterback has gone down. 2023 starter Tanner Mordecai broke his hand in mid-October last year, though he was able to return for the final stretch of the season.

The injury tests Wisconsin’s organizational depth at the position. More than anything, it will test OC Phil Longo’s ability to adapt to a new player at the helm.

The move to Locke, to no surprise, is leading many to wonder how former Badger QB Nick Evers is performing as UConn’s starter this season.

Evers transferred in with Locke during the 2023 offseason. Both were redshirt freshmen and former four-star recruits when they joined the Badgers. Both are now starting as redshirt sophomores. Evers transferred to UConn after the 2023 season concluded after he was buried on the depth chart behind Van Dyke and Locke.

It is safe to say his start at UConn has been less-than-stellar.

The former Badger is 21 of 46 passing for 208 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions and a 44.7 QBR through two starts. He’s also added 73 rushing yards on 16 carries.

The former top recruit was injured in the Huskies’ Week 1 loss to Maryland, then returned for the team’s narrow loss to Duke on Saturday. While there were signs of improvement against Duke, he has mostly struggled during his time on the field.

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Author : Badgers Wire

Publish date : 2024-09-17 13:08:37

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