Carter Smith News, Rumors, Updates - Wisconsin Badgers

Cedes work to Simmons in loss Smith was 5-for-8 passing for 20 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 17-7 loss versus Minnesota. He also had five rushes for 16 yards.

Impact Although Smith and Hunter Simmons were listed as co-starters, Smith faded into the woodwork in the second half after failing to do much under center. The freshman's hold on a starting role next season is hanging by a thread, and it's likely he'll be fighting for the job opposite Danny O'Neil, and Billy Edwards could also compete if he takes a medical redshirt and stays out of the portal.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota keeps Paul Bunyan's Axe with a snowy 17-7 win over Wisconsin, the 4th time in 5 years

Drake Lindsey threw a touchdown pass to Jameson Geers for the only second-half score in snow-globe conditions, and John Nestor had two interceptions and a fumble recovery for Minne...

NOVEMBER 30 • Associated Press

Effiicent as game manager in win Smith was 9-for-11 passing for 75 yards during Saturday's 27-10 victory over Illinois. He also had 17 rushes for 19 yards.

Impact Although Wisconsin's smothering defense and solid run game won the day for the Badgers, Smith made few mistakes and provided steady support at a position that has been a consistent struggle for the team. The Badgers put all the pieces together against Illinois and pulled off a convincing win over a tough Big Ten opponent.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Darrion Dupree runs for 2 TDs, Wisconsin beats Illinois 27-10

Darrion Dupree rushed for two touchdowns to lead Wisconsin to a 24-10 upset of Illinois

NOVEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Unproductive in defeat Smith was 9-for-15 passing for 98 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 31-7 defeat versus Indiana. He also had seven rushes for five yards.

Impact Smith didn't do much in the loss and threw a pick against Indiana's powerful defense. Finding consistency at quarterback has been the Badgers' Achilles heel this season, as the defense has kept them viable in many games. The Badgers couldn't gain traction on either side of the ball, which was expected against the tough opponent.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

2025 College Football Week 12 Buzz: OSU WR Carnell Tate Ruled Out Against UCLA

Here's the latest on what's happening around college football entering Week 12.

NOVEMBER 15 • FOX SPORTS

2025 College Football Week 12 Buzz: OSU WR Carnell Tate Ruled Out Against UCLA

Fernando Mendoza throws 4 TDs to lead No. 2 Indiana over Wisconsin 31-7

Fernando Mendoza completed 91.7% of his passes for 299 yards and four touchdowns as No. 2 Indiana took another step toward clinching a spot in its first Big Ten title game and like...

NOVEMBER 15 • Associated Press

Will start at Indiana Smith will start Saturday's game at Indiana, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Impact Wisconsin's team is likely to be without Billy Edwards (knee) and Danny O'Neil (lower body), so the Badgers will go further down their quarterback depth and start their next-best option. They believe it is Smith, whose lone collegiate game saw him complete three of 12 passes for eight yards. That game was against Washington in Week 11, but his performance also featured a solid 15 rushing attempts for 47 yards and one touchdown. The question is whether or not Smith can deliver with his arm, especially against one of the Big Ten Conference's top teams this season in Indiana.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

No. 2 Indiana tries to complete a 2nd straight perfect home season when Wisconsin visits

Quarterback Fernando Mendoza has been at No. 2 Indiana only one season

NOVEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Rushes in ffor touchdown in win Smith was 3-for-12 passing for eight yards during Saturday's 13-10 win against Washington. He also had 15 rushes for 47 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Smith's legs proved to be the difference-maker for the Badgers, as Smith stepped in and scored the team's only offensive touchdown. The Badgers somehow survived after poor passing performances from three different quarterbacks, but the defense should be commended for tamping down a potent Washington offense.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as co-starter ahead Week 12 Smith is listed as a co-starter for Wisconsin ahead of Week 12 against Indiana, per Jesse Temple of Badger Connect.

Impact Smith became the Badgers' starting quarterback in the midst of their upset win over Washington on Saturday when Danny O'Neil (lower body) was carted off the field. The true freshman struggled as a passer, completing just 3-of-12 throws for 8 yards. His legs, however, were dangerous, as he ran for 47 yards and a score. Smith is listed as a co-starter with Hunter Simmons, but Simmons has struggled immensely for Wisconsin and the Badgers would be wise to see what their true freshman gunslinger has.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Wisconsin upsets No. 23 Washington to snap 6-game skid Freshman quarterback Carter Smith came off the bench to run for one touchdown and direct a second-half comeback as host Wisconsin snapped a...

NOVEMBER 9 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Unlikely to start but may be in mix Smith is unlikely to start Saturday's game against Washington but may be in the mix for quarterback snaps then, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact It looks like Wisconsin will revert to starting Danny O'Neil under center. On the plus side for Smith, it looks like he can be packaged into some pass plays come Week 11, which is the case with Billy Edwards (knee) potentially looking unavailable again and Hunter Simmons not being as favored as before.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Wisconsin loses running back Dilin Jones and center Jake Renfro for the rest of the season

Wisconsin won’t have its leading rusher or starting center for the rest of the season

NOVEMBER 3 • Associated Press

May play in Week 11 Smith may play in Saturday's game against Washington, Zach Heilprin of 1670AM The Zone Madison reports.

Impact Wisconsin's team has struggled at quarterback for all of 2025, and with primary option Billy Edwards (knee) still recovering, the Badgers may be looking down further in their QB depth chart. This is where Smith comes in despite entering this year as QB4 at best. Smith is a true freshman with zero counting stats to his name going into Week 11.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

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