The Wisconsin Badgers football team held another training camp practice in Madison on Wednesday. It ended up being a rather notable one.
Following the conclusion of practice, offensive coordinator Phil Longo officially named Miami transfer quarterback Tyler Van Dyke as the team’s starter.
Van Dyke transferred to Wisconsin this offseason after spending four seasons at Miami, including three years as a starter.
After a disappointing 2023 campaign in which he compiled 19 passing touchdowns and a career-high 12 interceptions while compiling 2,703 passing yards over 11 games, the quarterback appreciates his opportunity with Wisconsin.
“It means a lot. It shows the coaches have confidence in me to get the job done. Shows the players have confidence in me as well,” Van Dyke explained.
Today, I got a few minutes one-on-one with @BadgerFootball newly minted starting QB Tyler Van Dyke following practice
“It means a lot. It shows the coaches have confidence in me to get the job done. Shows the players have confidence in me as well”#Badgers #Wisconsin pic.twitter.com/qzVMeItzFL
— Nick Bruesewitz (@NickBruesewitz) August 14, 2024
He was in a position battle with redshirt sophomore Braedyn Locke, ultimately edging Locke out for the starting role.
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Van Dyke has faced his fair share of adversity in his career, whether with injury or with his role, something he thinks is valuable.
“You never want to go through your career with straight no adversity and everything is good. You have got to fight through adversity and I’m thankful for it,” the quarterback outlined.
Van Dyke will make his Wisconsin debut when the team begins it’s season in just over two weeks on Aug. 30 at home against Western Michigan.