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Wisconsin Badgers alumni in disbelief after Billy Edwards Jr. injury

The season-opener was a rollercoaster of emotions for these Wisconsin football alumni
Kedrick Stumbris|
Aug 28, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. (9) walks to the locker room after being injured during the second quarter against the Miami (OH) RedHawks at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Aug 28, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. (9) walks to the locker room after being injured during the second quarter against the Miami (OH) RedHawks at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images | Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

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Former Wisconsin Badgers football players, much like any other fan of the cardinal and white, were in shock to see Billy Edwards Jr. exit UW's season-opener with an injury on Thursday. Also much like those other fans, the Badger football alumni took to the internet to post their feelings out.

Edwards' injury represents the potential of a third consecutive season in which Wisconsin's preferred starting quarterback suffered a major injury. The Maryland Terrapins transfer's lower-body injury would put a significant damper on what already projects to be a difficult third-year of the Luke Fickell era in Madison.

Despite backup QB Danny O'Neil powering the new-look offense to a late 17-0 lead, Wisconsin football alums are still wondering what to make of the rest of the season.

Former Heisman Trophy finalist Melvin Gordon was left grasping for answers. "No way our luck is this bad," he said. So is it "somebody upstairs?"

Former outside linebacker and Wisconsin Rapids native Vince Biegel had a more simple, emotional reaction.

Former running back Anthony Davis turned his concern forward-looking. After the injury to Edwards, O'Neil showcased his ability through the air and on the ground. Spending all that time running with the ball in his hands, however, had Davis concerned.

Although most of the attention Thursday night went to Edwards and O'Neil the defense was not to be forgotten. Biegel sounded off, saying, "this Badger Defense looks goooood." That defense held the Miami RedHawks to zero conversions on nine third-down attempts.

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KEDRICK STUMBRIS

Kedrick Stumbris has covered the Wisconsin Badgers since 2022 with a focus on the Badgers football, men's basketball, and women's hockey programs. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science.

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