The Badgers and Cowboys enter the postseason with similar situations in their quarterback rooms.
Just as four-year starting quarterback Spencer Sanders entered the transfer portal, Wisconsin’s three-year starter Graham Mertz announced his decision to transfer ahead of the Guaranteed Rate Bowl, as well.
Mertz appeared in 34 career games, throwing for 5,405 yards, 38 touchdowns and 26 interceptions. This season was his best statistical year, with more than 2,100 passing yards and 19 touchdowns. Now, the Badgers must fill the hole of an offensive cornerstone responsible for half of their offense.
“We’ve got to continue to move ourselves forward in all that we’re doing.