Carter Smith

Played in four games, making three starts at quarterback during his true freshman season … became the first Badger true freshman to start at QB since Jay Macias in 1991 … made debut against No. 23 Washington on Nov. 8, entering in relief of Danny O'Neil, and helped guide UW to its first win over a ranked team since 2021 … threw for eight yards on 3-of-12 passing in rainy conditions, also ran for 47 yards and a score on 15 carries … became the first Badger freshman QB to rush for a TD since Graham Mertz in 2020 … made first career start at No. 2 Indiana on Nov. 15, throwing for 98 yards and a touchdown on 9-for-15 passing … started in Wisconsin's win over No. 21 Illinois (Nov. 22), throwing for 75 yards on 9-for-11 passing and ran for 19 yards on 17 carries … started at Minnesota (Nov. 29), throwing for 20 yards and a touchdown on 5-for-8 passing and ran for 16 yards on five carries Rated a four-star recruit by On3, ESPN, and Rivals · Posted 8,740 career passing yards and 87 touchdowns while running for 2,620 yards and 56 touchdowns · 2024 Florida Gatorade Player of the Year · Holds the Lee County all-time record in passing yards and touchdowns · High school coach was Richie Rode · Son of Amber and Dan Smith · Father, Dan, pitched in the Braves' minor league system from 2003-09 · Intends to study Business at Wisconsin · Favorite Badger is J.J. Watt