The Wisconsin Badgers maintained their rivalry with the Penn State Nittany Lions on Saturday evening. In the first half, it seemed at times that Wisconsin would be able to beat Penn State, but everything changed in the second half.
With the Badgers leading 10-7 in the third quarter, Braedyn Locke intercepted Jaylen Reed and returned it 19 yards for a touchdown. Penn State never looked back after that moment against Wisconsin, and the Nittany Lions went on to win the game against the Badgers 28-13.
Wisconsin Badgers fans want point guard Braedyn Locke to be benched after loss to Penn State Nittany Lions
Locke has played a handful of games for the Badgers since Tyler Van Dyke suffered a season-ending injury. Braedyn Locke didn’t perform well against the Nittany Lions. He completed 22 of 42 passes for 217 yards and one interception. Locke did not throw a touchdown pass in this game.
After the game, there were Badgers fans who wanted Locke on the bench. Here’s what they wrote on Twitter:
Look me in the eye and tell me it would be worse with Mabrey. pic.twitter.com/kvavn2fRaj
— Wisconsin Homer (@wisconsintakes) October 27, 2024
Locke was terrible, but hey, at least our WRs made it 10 times harder for him!
— Badger Enthusiast (@Badger_szn) October 27, 2024
Fickell should consider starting as a backup next week against Iowa. Locke had his chances
— Tony Preston (@tonyelgringo12) October 27, 2024
The Qb can’t throw, the receiver can’t catch, the RB can’t run, and our OL can’t defend. Terrifying
— GoPackGo and Bucksin6 🦌 (@Biggwallet) October 27, 2024
There is no way Locke is the best QB in this locker room.
— Small Unit 1⃣5⃣ (@mckeon15) October 27, 2024
For better or worse, they’re stuck with Locke as quarterback for now. Mabrey Mettauer is the backup point guard for the Wisconsin Badgers. If Wisconsin continues to lose or Braedyn Locke continues to play poorly, perhaps the first-year quarterback will play before the end of the season.
The Iowa Hawkeyes’ next opponent
With that loss, the Badgers’ record dropped to 5-3 under head coach Luke Fickell, while the Nittany Lions’ record improved to 7-0 this season. The Iowa Hawkeyes will face the Wisconsin Badgers next weekend. Wisconsin will travel to Iowa, with kickoff on NBC at 6:30 p.m. ET.
The Hawkeyes are also 5-3 this year. This will be a game where Braedyn Locke will have to be better. If that doesn’t happen, calls for Mabrey Mettauer to play for the Badgers will grow louder from fans.
