The Wisconsin Badgers suffered some unfortunate news on Monday, as quarterback Tanner Mordecai was revealed to have a broken hand, which will keep him out indefinitely.
Mordecai had surgery on Sunday, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, and had a pin placed in his hand.
Source: Wisconsin quarterback Tanner Mordecai broke his hand against Iowa and had surgery on Sunday. He had a pin put in his hand and he’s expected to be out for the immediate future. A specific timetable on his return is unknown. pic.twitter.com/h3C3sgRA0J
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) October 16, 2023
The news means that redshirt freshman Braedyn Locke will be the starter for the Badgers going forward, potentially even for the full season should Mordecai be unable to return.