2026 games, passing yards per game. W and L: the team’s results.
Wisconsin is 5-3.
4 stories in the last 60 days, from 3 outlets.
A game that shows it: 93 passing yards against Iowa — Week 9, 2026.
93 passing yards · 0 passing TD · 14 rushing yards
from 3 outlets
Luke Fickell Updates Wisconsin's QB Situation After Colton Joseph Benched for Ryan Hopkins vs. Iowa
Sports Illustrated Nov 2 · 1 outlet
Milwaukee Journal SentinelHow Wisconsin QB Ryan Hopkins has stood out as freshman backupOct 1Sports IllustratedLuke Fickell Updates Wisconsin's QB Situation After Colton Joseph Benched for Ryan Hopkins vs. IowaNov 2from 8 outlets
Will Wisconsin Start Ryan Hopkins Against Rutgers?
On3 Nov 2 · 1 outlet
Locked OnCan the Wisconsin Badgers Quarterbacks deliver Led by Colton Joseph and Ryan Hopkins?Aug 24On3Can True Freshman QB Ryan Hopkins Win the Backup Job For Wisconsin?Aug 28Milwaukee Journal SentinelHow Wisconsin QB Ryan Hopkins has stood out as freshman backupOct 1Sports IllustratedLuke Fickell Updates Wisconsin's QB Situation After Colton Joseph Benched for Ryan Hopkins vs. IowaNov 2
BadgernotesRyan Hopkins’ maturity is standing out early for Wisconsin footballAug 14Sports IllustratedRyan Hopkins' Maturity and Self-Awareness is Remarkable for a True FreshmanAug 16Locked OnWisconsin Badgers' quarterback Talent Takes jump With Colton Joseph & Ryan HopkinsAug 24On3Milwaukee Journal SentinelSports Illustrated
Bucky's 5th QuarterBadgernotesEach week: his team’s game, the stories about him that week, and the week’s biggest news headline.
Stories are headlines grouped by what they are about, counted through Nov 4.
Against Iowa on Oct. 31: 8 of 13 for 93 yards. In the 3 games drawn here: 8 of 13 for 93 yards.
Each game is split into its four quarters, so the columns line up from game to game; inside a quarter, plays keep their order. Third and fourth downs are marked under the line, bold when he moved the chains.
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| Season | Team | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wisconsin | 8 | 13 | 61.5% | 93 | 7.2 | 0 | 1 | 106.2 |
| Career | 8 | 13 | 61.5% | 93 | 7.2 | 0 | 1 | 106.2 |
| Season | Team | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wisconsin | 5 | 9 | 1.8 | 0 | 8 |
| Career | 5 | 9 | 1.8 | 0 | 8 |
Game log · Week-by-week
2026 season · 3 games
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| Wk | Opp | CMP/ATT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA | QBR | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 2 | W 36-9vs Western Illinois | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Wk 5 | W 31-3vs Michigan State | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Wk 9 | L 0-30@ Iowa | 8/13 | 93 | 0 | 1 | 7.2 | 88.5 | Season-high 93 yds |
| Total | 8/13 | 93 | 0 | 1 | 7.2 | — |
Week 2 · 2026
W 36-9
The plays that mattered most
| Stat | His | Nation | Big Ten |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 93 | 240th of 370 | 32nd of 50 |
| Yards an attempt | 7.2 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Touchdown passes | 0 | — | — |
| Passer rating | 106.2 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Completion percentage | 61.5 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Rushing yards | 9 | T-229th of 370 | 24th of 50 |
| Rushing touchdowns | 0 | — | — |
Counting stats rank all FBS quarterbacks with a pass attempt; the rates rank those with at least 10 attempts a game. He has 13 attempts of the 80 needed after 8 games, so the rates are not ranked.
Sorted by passing yards. Gray: under 10 attempts a game, so not ranked on yards an attempt.
Domingeaux and Henry saw 8 of the 13 charted throws.
| Receiver | Targets, caught | Targets | Catches | Yards | Throw depth | After catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylon Domingeaux | 5 | 3 | 16 | 14.4 | 1.0 | |
| Tyrell Henry | 3 | 2 | -3 | 0.7 | 7.5 | |
| Eugene Hilton Jr. | 1 | 1 | 10 | 5.0 | 5.0 | |
| Chris Brooks Jr. | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0.0 | |
| Ryan Schwendeman | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3.0 | 3.0 | |
| Darrion Dupree | 1 | 0 | 0 | -3.0 | — | |
| No receiver charted | 1 | The interception is among these | ||||
Play by play: 13 passes, 8 caught, 36 yards. Throw depth: average air yards per target. After catch: average yards after the catch per catch. Bar: targets; the blue part was caught.
Splits · Per-game
2026 season · 3 games
Home vs Road
| YDS/g | TD/g | YPA | INT/g | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Road1g | 93.0 | 0.0 | 7.2 | 1.0 |
First half vs Second half
| YDS/g | TD/g | YPA | INT/g | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks 8+1g | 93.0 | 0.0 | 7.2 | 1.0 |
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Luke Fickell
Pass share
43.5%
200 pass / 260 run
Plays / game
57.5
8 games
Scheme: Run-leaning, slow tempo.
| Ryan Hopkins | Threw in 1 of 8 games · 8 of 13, 93 yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 7.2 yards an attempt on 13 attempts · ran for 9 yds, 0 TD |
| Colton Joseph | Threw in all 8 games · 104 of 187, 1,346 yds, 11 TD, 5 INT · 7.2 yards an attempt on 187 attempts · ran for 371 yds, 4 TD |
Box score. Every quarterback on the team who has thrown a pass this season.
Player standing · 2026
Fewer passes and runs a game than most FBS quarterbacks who play every week.
