Overview

• Edwards left in the second quarter after his leg appeared to buckle following a handoff and was ruled out for the rest of the opener with a lower-body injury.
• He later returned to the sideline in street clothes, and Fickell offered a cautiously positive postgame note on his status.
• Transfer quarterback Danny O’Neil replaced Edwards and went 12-for-19 for 120 yards with a touchdown and an interception, adding a 1-yard rushing score.
• Wisconsin’s defense controlled the game, holding Miami (Ohio) to 117 total yards and 0-for-9 on third down, with Preston Zachman recording two interceptions.
• Edwards was making his Badgers debut after throwing for 2,881 yards and 15 touchdowns at Maryland last season, and further medical evaluation will guide his availability for upcoming games.