One of the best things about Wisconsin’s debut win last Saturday? Graham Mertz looked cool, calm, and collected under center, completing 14 of his 16 passes and throwing a touchdown.
The biggest question heading into the season for the Badgers and for certain other Big Ten teams revolved around the quarterback position. Through Week 1, some have surpassed early expectations while others have faltered.
Pro Football Focus rates performances for all positions each week, and Mertz graded out well in Wisconsin’s win over Illinois State. Where did the other Big Ten quarterbacks land and who topped the charts? Here is a look at how PFF graded the Big Ten quarterbacks in Week 1:
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Spencer Petras – Iowa
Oct 30, 2021; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Nick Herbig (19) strips the ball away from Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) during the second quarter at Camp Randall Stadium. Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
PFF Grade: 33.1
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Cade McNamara – Michigan
Dec 31, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback Cade McNamara (12) looks to throw against the Georgia Bulldogs in the third quarter during the Orange Bowl college football CFP national semifinal game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
PFF Grade: 48.4
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Gavin Wimsatt – Rutgers
Gavin Wimsatt is shown during Scarlet Knights’ Fan Fest, in Piscataway. Sunday, August 7, 2022
PFF Grade: 51.3
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Alan Bowman – Michigan
Apr 2, 2022; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh listens in as quarterback Alan Bowman (15) huddles up the offense during the Spring game at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
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