Another U. of Wisconsin QB Tests Positive for COVID

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When news that University of Wisconsin redshirt freshman quarterback Graham Mertz had tested positive for COVID broke on the heels of his near-perfect debut as the Badgers starter last weekend, a second test was still needed to confirm the diagnosis and Mertz's availability moving forward. Since then, head coach Paul Chryst has refused to comment on Mertz, even as word that his backup, third-string quarterback Chase Wolf, had also tested positive went public.

Chryst, speaking with reporters Monday before practice, would not address Mertz's status or that of any player regarding COVID-19 testing, adding that he is confident that Wisconsin can play this week's game at Nebraska.

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