Not that they’ll likely need it given the quality -- or lack thereof -- of the team on the opposing sidelines, but Wisconsin will have its main man under center in Week 10.
Alex Hornibrook missed last Saturday’s loss to Northwestern because of a concussion. With a date against woebegone Rutgers (1-7 overall, 0-5 in Big Ten play) on tap, the quarterback has cleared concussion protocol and will start for the Badgers versus the Scarlet Knights.
With Hornibrook sidelined for the first time since late in the 2016 season, Jack Coan made his first career start at the collegiate level. In the 31-17 road loss to the Wildcats, Coan completed 20-of-31 passes for 158 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions. The true sophomore entered the game having attempted just five career passes, all of which came during the 2017 season.
Hornibrook is currently fifth in the Big Ten and 46th nationally with a 142.6 pass efficiency rating.