Wisconsin has its 2025 starting quarterback.
The Badgers made significant headlines on Monday evening when they landed a transfer commitment from former Maryland starting quarterback Billy Edwards Jr.
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Edwards Jr. is Wisconsin’s fourth transfer commitment of the day, joining UT-Martin defensive lineman Charles Perkins, Western Michigan defensive lineman Corey Walker and San Diego State quarterback Danny O’Neil, plus previous additions Louisville edge rusher Mason Reiger, Ball State tight end Tanner Koziol and Tulane defensive lineman Parker Petersen.
The veteran quarterback and former Big Ten starter transfers to the program with one year of eligibility remaining. He started 11 games for Maryland in 2024, completing 65% of his passes for 2,881 passing yards, 15 touchdowns and nine interceptions. His 420 pass attempts were the most in the Big Ten, largely due to Maryland often facing significant deficits and being unable to run the ball effectively.
Edwards Jr.’s numbers come with that asterisk — he was the lone bright spot on a 4-8 Maryland team. The tallies all came somewhat in spite to the supporting cast, especially up front.
Time to Jump Around 🦡 pic.twitter.com/ItFzXvfgqJ
— Billy Edwards Jr (@Billy_Edwards4) December 17, 2024
He becomes Wisconsin’s clear 2025 starting quarterback upon committing. He was one of the Badgers’ best transfer options available, and chooses them over top contenders Michigan and Virginia.
Wisconsin also landed San Diego State transfer Danny O’Neil on Monday. O’Neil joins with three years of eligibility remaining and profiles as a strong backup option entering the 2025 season.
Edwards Jr.’s commitment caps off an impressive recruiting stretch for Luke Fickell and his coaching staff, especially new offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes. The Badgers have addressed several key areas of need, plus just came away with one of the better transfer quarterbacks available.
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