Wisconsin freshman quarterback Ryan Hopkins had a tremendous first career start on Saturday in a win over Rutgers. On Monday, the Big Ten recognized his performance by naming him the conference's Freshman of the Week.

Making an impact 👏 @RyanHopkins07 has been named the @B1Gfootball Freshman of the Week! pic.twitter.com/hsPAx5vUVf

— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) November 9, 2026

Hopkins, a true freshman making his first start, looked more than comfortable . He completed 18-of-24 passes for 241 yards and three touchdowns in Wisconsin's 31-10 win over Rutgers on Saturday. He did not throw an interception in the game.

The win against the Scarlet Knights was Wisconsin's sixth of the season, making the Badgers bowl eligible for the first time since the 2023 season.…