According to multiple reports Wisconsin senior quarterback Jack Coan injured his foot at practice yesterday and is out indefinitely.
Jeff Potrykus of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the first to break the news, says the senior quarterback will undergo surgery and should miss several weeks, at least through the opening game against Illinios.
Behind Coan on the depth chart is redshirt freshman and former four-star recruit Graham Mertz, redshirt sophomore Chase Wolf and redshirt junior Danny Vanden Boom. None of whom have much college experience.
This news is tough to hear after Head Coach Paul Chryst and senior running back Garrett Groshek both raved about Coan, his leadership and what he means to the team just this past week.
Garrett Groshek two days ago on Jack Coan as a leader and the way he carries himself: https://t.co/Avh24T1L5k
— Ben Kenney (@benzkenney) October 4, 2020
And Paul Chryst on Coan and his leadership… https://t.co/qW1DK7zfgM
— Ben Kenney (@benzkenney) October 4, 2020
Though the timeline of Coan’s injury is unknown, his absence will have a significant effect on the team and its quest towards their first Big Ten title since 2012.