Someone will have to hold the banner for the Big Ten. If it's going to be Nebraska, they'll have to find a way through, around, or over the Michigan State defense.

The Badgers have had a season with the twists and turns of a movie, but the question is, can they salvage a happy ending?

In his weekly Thursday night media session, Bret Bielema praised the Badgers' handling of the bye week but announced that linebacker A.J. Fenton has been forced to quit football due to back issues.

After the loss of Joel Stave, offensive coordinator Matt Canada and offensive line coach Bart Miller addressed the media with their thoughts on the Badgers' offense.

In a discussion of signal callers ranging from Joel Stave to Jon Budmayr, Bielema made clear Wisconsin's quarterback job is up for grabs in his Monday press conference.

With the injury to Joel Stave, I declare it's time for the Badgers to take a chance on what they don't know.