Last year, Wisconsin didn’t name it’s starting quarterback for the season until days before the opener against LSU at Lambeau Field. Even though Alex Hornibrook started all nine Big Ten regular-season games as a redshirt freshman, he still shared some playing time with senior Bart Houston.
But Hornibrook, who completed 58.6% of his passes for 1,262 yards with nine touchdowns and seven interceptions, was quickly named the number one man for this season.
Kare’ Lyles will be a redshirt freshman in the fall, and freshman Jack Coan is a newcomer. They are Hornibrook’s backups.
AUDIO: Paul Chryst on naming Alex Hornibrook his starting QB :17
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