Wisconsin Football Report Card: Grading Every Offensive Position After Eastern Mic…
Wisconsin · Eastern MichiganAs is done each week , Badgers On SI has grades for each position group, starting with the offense. Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Colton Joseph | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect
He faltered early, rolling out of the pocket and making a horrifically ill-advised throw downfield that resulted in an interception on Wisconsin's second drive. The Old Dominion transfer shook off the mistake, though, and closed the game 23-for-33 with 362 yards and three passing touchdowns.
Lauded for his dual-threat ability, Joseph used his legs for 46 yards on nine carries (5.1 yards per carry) and a touchdown scamper in the second quarter. Joseph's accuracy improved from previous weeks , though precise ball placement still clearly isn't the signal-caller's biggest strength.
Even on a 75-yard touchdown toss to Chris Brooks Jr. in the second quarter, Joseph underthrew the pass. It wasn't a perfect performance, as the decision-making on the interception was atrocious and simply can't happen in Big Ten play, but Joseph brought some excitement and instilled some hope for Badgers fans who've been deprived of competent quarterback play in recent years.
KEY POINTS
- Wisconsin Football Report Card: Grading Every Offensive Position After Eastern Michigan Win.
- Wisconsin's offense came alive in a 54-10 win over Eastern Michigan, highlighted by a record-breaking performance and several encouraging showings.
- After a concerningly slow start, Wisconsin found its rhythm and trounced Eastern Michigan 54-10 to close out non-conference play.
- After a lackluster showing against Western Illinois in Week 2, the Week 3 matchup against Eastern Michigan was an opportunity for Joseph to show off his skills.