Wisconsin’s starting quarterback battle between Miami transfer Tyler Van Dyke and redshirt sophomore Braedyn Locke is reportedly nearing a conclusion.
At the least, Van Dyke has taken a significant lead in the battle to become the No. 1 option. That is according to reports from training camp on Tuesday where he handled every first-team rep for a second consecutive practice.
Related: Wisconsin’s 2024 football schedule includes collection of top teams in preseason AP Poll Top 25
Head coach Luke Fickell avoided naming Van Dyke the prohibitive starter when he met with the media on Sunday. But the Badgers head coach had previously stated that the depth chart would become clear as training camp continued and as snaps were divided.
That clarity, at least to this point, is Van Dyke receiving every first-team rep.
#Badgers done with practice. QB Tyler Van Dyke took all the first team reps again. pic.twitter.com/I9Phv3BdGN
— Zach Heilprin (@ZachHeilprin) August 13, 2024
Wisconsin returned to campus from its two-week satellite camp at UW-Platteville on Monday. That means game preparation is beginning to increase, as only 17 days remain until the team opens the season at home against Western Michigan.
That timeline also means that the first game-week depth chart is due in less than two weeks.
The overwhelming evidence points to Van Dyke earning the No. 1 quarterback job when that depth chart is released.
Contact/Follow @TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion.