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Wisconsin QB Billy Edwards Jr. Exits Opener With Non-Contact Lower-Body Injury as Badgers Blank Miami (Ohio) 17-0

A final diagnosis is expected within 24–48 hours.

Overview

  • Edwards left in the second quarter on a non-contact play after a handoff and was ruled out for the remainder of the game.
  • He walked to the locker room and later returned in street clothes to the sideline during the second half.
  • Backup Danny O’Neil went 12-of-19 for 120 yards with a touchdown to Vinny Anthony and added a 1-yard rushing score.
  • Wisconsin’s defense limited Miami (Ohio) to 117 total yards and 0-for-9 on third down, with Preston Zachman recording two interceptions in the shutout.
  • Luke Fickell called Edwards’ sideline presence a good sign, and outlets reported optimism that the injury is not long term, with hope—not confirmation—that he could be available for Alabama.