In a game against Alabama, Wisconsin suffered a major setback as starting quarterback Tyler Van Dyke left the game with a knee injury early on. The injury occurred on the seventh play of the Badgers’ opening drive when Van Dyke scrambled to his right and was tackled by Alabama’s Keanu Koht. The quarterback immediately grabbed his right knee and was taken to the locker room by medical staff. Van Dyke, a Miami transfer in his first season with Wisconsin, was reported to be devastated by the injury according to Fox Sports sideline analyst Jenny Taft.
Braedyn Locke, a former Mississippi State transfer who started three games for Wisconsin last season, stepped in for Van Dyke. Despite the setback, the Badgers managed to drive for a field goal to take an early 3-0 lead. The game brought back memories of a similar situation when Alabama faced Texas and quarterback Quinn Ewers was knocked out of the game with an injury. The Crimson Tide eventually came back to win that game with a last-second field goal.
The loss of Van Dyke will be a major blow to Wisconsin as they look to navigate the rest of the game against Alabama. The quarterback’s health and potential return will be a key concern for the team moving forward.
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