TANNER MORDECAI NEWS

Wisconsin confident that QB Braedyn Locke's experience will help him adapt to his new role

Wisconsin quarterback Braedyn Locke has been through this before

SEPTEMBER 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wisconsin QB Tyler Van Dyke injured on first drive vs. Alabama, is carted off

Wisconsin QB Tyler Van Dyke was carted into the locker room after being injured on the opening drive vs. No. 4 Alabama on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 14

Wisconsin QB Tyler Van Dyke is knocked out of game with Alabama on the opening series

Wisconsin quarterback Tyler Van Dyke was carted into the locker room after being injured on the opening drive against No. 4 Alabama

SEPTEMBER 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wisconsin ReliaQuest Bowl takeaways: Defense spoils Tanner Mordecai's strong finale Wisconsin’s inability to generate pressure on the quarterback was never more evident than Monday.

JANUARY 1 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Utilizes legs again in win Mordecai was 14-for-22 passing for 145 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 28-14 win against Minnesota. He also had nine rushes for 69 yards.

Impact Mordecai put together perhaps the best performance of his Wisconsin career. The team's coaching staff appeared determined to get the signal-caller more involved as a rusher, calling multiple designed quarterback scrambles and draws on first and second down throughout the game. This helped supplement the running game with No. 2 running back Jackson Acker (undisclosed) sidelined. Mordecai ultimately finished with one of his quietest performances as a passer, totaling his fewest number of passing attempts outside of the Week 7 loss to Iowa, which he exited early due to a fractured bone in his throwing hand. Nevertheless, he wound up throwing multiple touchdowns for the first time this season, tossing touchdown passes of 11 and five yards. His lone interception also came on a last-ditch heave toward the end zone as time expired to end the first half. The break before the Badgers' upcoming bowl game should provide additional time for Mordecai to recover from his hand surgery undergone after Week 7.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Utilizes legs again in win Mordecai was 14-for-22 passing for 145 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 28-14 win against Minnesota. He also had nine rushes for 69 yards.

Impact Mordecai put together perhaps the best performance of his Wisconsin career. The team's coaching staff appeared determined to get the signal-caller more involved as a rusher, calling multiple designed quarterback scrambles and draws on first and second down throughout the game. This helped supplement the running game with No. 2 running back Jackson Acker (undisclosed) sidelined. Mordecai ultimately finished with one of his quietest performances as a passer, totaling his fewest number of passing attempts outside of the Week 7 loss to Iowa, which he exited early due to a fractured bone in his throwing hand. Nevertheless, he wound up throwing multiple touchdowns for the first time this season, tossing touchdown passes of 11 and five yards. His lone interception also came on a last-ditch heave toward the end zone as time expired to end the first half. The break before the Badgers' upcoming bowl game should provide additional time for Mordecai to recover from his hand surgery undergone after Week 7.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Navigates comeback win Mordecai completed 18 of 28 passes for 160 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-17 overtime victory over Nebraska. He also had nine rushes for 51 yards.

Impact Mordecai stepped up in a big way on senior night for the Badgers. The SMU transfer still appeared to be dealing with the lasting effects of his recent surgery, but he managed to effectively move the ball down the field after the Badgers fell down 14-0 at the end of the first quarter. Mordecai made up for his relative passing limitations by rushing for a season-high 51 yards. He also hit running back Jackson Acker on a wheel route for a crucial 26-yard touchdown pass to put the Badgers on the board in the second quarter. Mordecai still averaged a subpar 5.7 yards per attempt, and he didn't find much success when not targeting go-to slot receiver Will Pauling (eight catches, 11 targets, 79 yards). Pauling also appeared to fight through injury after going down with lower-leg issue in the second half. His potential absence would be a significant loss for the Badgers' passing attack heading into next week's regular-season finale at rival Minnesota.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 45 passing attempts in loss Mordecai was 31-for-45 passing for 255 yards during Saturday's 24-10 loss versus Northwestern. He also had eight rushes for 25 yards and a fumble.

Impact Mordecai returned as Wisconsin's starting quarterback after missing three games with a broken hand, which he suffered during the Week 7 loss to Iowa. The graduate logged his highest completion percentage since the Badgers' season opener against Buffalo. The graduate senior also logged over 40 passing attempts for the first time this season, though he still averaged a mediocre 5.7 yards per attempt. Mordecai and the Badgers' offense also appeared to be stuck in neutral for the entire game, as the team did not score a touchdown until garbage time in the fourth quarter. Mordecai has now totaled seven touchdowns to six turnovers this season. He and the Badgers will look to salvage their season with a win over Nebraska in Camp Randall this coming Saturday.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wisconsin takeaways: After Badgers hit new low vs. Northwestern, will they make a bowl? Quarterback Tanner Mordecai returned, but Wisconsin didn't score a touchdown until the final seconds in a rough 24-10 loss to Northwesteren.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Expected to play Saturday Mordecai (hand) is warming up and is expected to start in Saturday's game versus Northwestern, Benjamin Worgull of TheBadgerNation reports.

Impact Mordecai is listed as questionable Saturday but is expected to return to action after missing the previous three games with a hand injury. Mordecai will likely replace Braedyn Locke as the starting quarterback.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could play Saturday Mordecai (hand) is close to returning and will likely be a game-time decision for Saturday's game versus Northwestern, Jeff Potrykus of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports.

Impact Mordecai has missed Wisconsin's last three games after suffering a broken right hand against Iowa. Bradeyn Locke has started in his absence. Mordecai's status for Saturday's game likely won't be known until near kickoff at 3:30 p.m. EST.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP at Indiana Mordecai (hand) did not play during Wisconsin's game Saturday at Indiana.

Impact Mordecai has sat out thrice now because of his current injury. Braedyn Locke was Wisconsin's quarterback at Indiana, completing 21 passes for 243 yards and two touchdowns. Mordecai will have to wait almost another week to possibly play again. Currently, the Badgers' next game is scheduled against Northwestern at Camp Randall on Nov. 11.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not warming with starters Mordecai (hand) isn't warming up with the top two units ahead of Saturday's game versus Indiana, Jeff Potrykus of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Mordecai was a surprise listing as questionable on the injury report, but it appears the senior quarterback will require at least another week to heal up. Braedyn Locke is again warming with the starting unit and seems the likely option under center.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will warm up but status unclear Mordecai (hand) is expected to warm up ahead of Saturday's game at Indiana but head coach Luke Fickell did not sound optimistic about his chances to play, according to a video post...

Impact Mordecai will test out his hand ahead of Saturday's game, but head coach Luke Fickell did not sound optimistic about his chances to suit up. It is still a positive sign that Mordecai can even attempt to warm up or play so soon after his surgery, but it will likely take him at least another week to get back onto the field.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Everything Luke Fickell said on Tanner Mordecai's status, QB room Coach Luke Fickell addressed the local media on Monday. Check out what he said on Tanner Mordecai's status, QB room

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Wisconsin QB Tanner Mordecai out indefinitely after breaking hand in loss to Iowa

Wisconsin quarterback Tanner Mordecai broke his throwing hand in a loss to Iowa on Saturday and is out indefinitely.

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Wisconsin QB Tanner Mordecai out indefinitely after breaking his throwing hand in loss to Iowa

Wisconsin quarterback Tanner Mordecai is out indefinitely after breaking his throwing hand in a loss to Iowa on Saturday

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wisconsin QB Tanner Mordecai hurt, Braedyn Locke to start Saturday Braedyn Locke is preparing to start for Wisconsin at Illinois this Saturday with quarterback Tanner Mordecai unavailable due to a right hand...

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Wisconsin QB Tanner Mordecai underwent surgery to repair broken hand suffered against Iowa, per report The Badgers could be without their starting QB for the immediate future.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Iowa tight end Erick All, Wisconsin quarterback Tanner Mordecai leave with injuries in first half

Iowa tight end Erick All and Wisconsin quarterback Tanner Mordecai left their game Saturday with first-half injuries on separate occasions

OCTOBER 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How Tanner Mordecai's running ability can help Wisconsin in Big Ten West race Mordecai's passing stats may not be what many expected in Wisconsin's Air Raid offense, but his rushing ability has been a crucial boost.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Wisconsin fans react to Tanner Mordecai's unbelievable first quarter at Purdue Tanner Mordecai just had his best quarter in a Badger uniform

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • USATODAY.COM