One of the best things about Wisconsin’s debut win last Saturday? Graham Mertz looked cool, calm, and collected under center, completing 14 of his 16 passes and throwing a touchdown.
The biggest question heading into the season for the Badgers and for certain other Big Ten teams revolved around the quarterback position. Through Week 1, some have surpassed early expectations while others have faltered.
Pro Football Focus rates performances for all positions each week, and Mertz graded out well in Wisconsin’s win over Illinois State. Where did the other Big Ten quarterbacks land and who topped the charts? Here is a look at how PFF graded the Big Ten quarterbacks in Week 1: