Badgers QB Braedyn Locke - Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
MADISON, WI (WSAU) – Wisconsin quarterback is receiving national recognition after the Badgers came from behind on Saturday to defeat Illinois 25-21.
In the comeback win, Locke went 21/41 for 240 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions, while overcoming early problems such as dropped passes, and penalties. The Badgers’ comeback win was also historic since it marked the first time in the modern era that Wisconsin had won a Big Ten game after trailing by at least 14 points in the fourth quarter.
🏈#B1GFootball WEEKLY AWARDS🏈
🔵Co-Off:@UMichFootball's J.J. McCarthy
🔵Co-Off:@OhioStateFB's Marvin Harrison Jr.
🔵Defensive:@GopherFootball’s Tyler Nubin
🔵Special Teams:@GopherFootball's Dragan Kesich
🔵Freshman:@BadgerFootball's Braedyn Locke➕ https://t.co/52FnePRZ8E pic.twitter.com/URrwh8GKLt
— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) October 23, 2023
Locke is the first Badger freshman to receive the honor since running back Braelon Allen back in 2021.
Meanwhile, co-offensive Big Ten player of the week Marvin Harrison Jr and the Ohio State Buckeyes will face 0ff against the Badgers at Camp Randell Stadium on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. on NBC.
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