The Wisconsin Badgers have been through quite a number of changes with their quarterback room, rehauling the group this offseason. They landed Maryland transfer Billy Edwards Jr., San Diego State transfer Danny O’Neil, Southern Illinois transfer Hunter Simmons, and 2025 four-star recruit Carter Smith.
Of course, with that many additions, there were also several transfers leaving the group. 2024 starter Tyler Van Dyke reunited with his former offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee at SMU. Braedyn Locke
went to Arizona to back up Noah Fifita. Cole LaCrue transferred to Eastern Illinois. And Mabrey Mettauer followed former offensive coordinator Phil Longo to Sam Houston State.
Previous quarterbacks for the Badgers who have transferred in recent years elsewhere also include Nick Evers (UConn) and Myles Burkett (Albany, Eastern Kentucky).
Well, several former Badgers quarterbacks are currently trending to start in 2025 at their respective schools.
LaCrue has reportedly earned the starting job for Eastern Illinois ahead of their Week 1 matchup against Dayton after being in a three-way battle for fall camp. It’s a good sign for the redshirt sophomore, who faced multiple injuries during his time at Wisconsin and was buried on the depth chart.
Additionally, Burkett was named the starter at Eastern Kentucky after transferring there this fall. He was the starter at Albany last year, throwing for 1,840 yards, 10 touchdowns, and seven interceptions in 2024.
And Mettauer is currently listed as one of the starters at quarterback for Sam Houston State heading into the season opener alongside incumbent starter Hunter Watson, with Longo expected to name a starter before the team’s Week 1 contest.
So, several former Badgers quarterbacks seem to be excelling at their current spots, potentially earning starting roles in 2025.
