Wisconsin Pursues Michigan QB Brayden Tillman
Traverse City West quarterback Brayden Tillman attended Wisconsin's win over Rutgers as the Badgers recruit him for 2028.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Football
Brayden Tillman, a 6-5, 180-pound quarterback from Traverse City (Mich.) West, attended Wisconsin's 31-10 win over Rutgers at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, November 8. Wisconsin, now 6-3, offered Tillman a scholarship in June as a 2028 recruiting target.
Why it matters
Tillman is a three-star prospect ranked No. 31 among 2028 quarterbacks by 247Sports, and about 15 schools have offered him, so Wisconsin's in-person pursuit signals serious interest in a competitive recruitment. Madison-area fans following the program's future quarterback pipeline will track where his commitment lands.
Tillman has over 2,500 passing yards, 25 passing touchdowns, and six interceptions this fall, with over 60% completions and 500 rushing yards plus five rushing touchdowns. He is ranked No. 31 among 2028 quarterbacks by 247Sports, and the stub does not indicate where his recruitment will end.
The players
Brayden Tillman
Brayden Tillman is a three-star quarterback from Traverse City West in Michigan and a 2028 recruiting target for Wisconsin.
University of Wisconsin
The University of Wisconsin is the Big Ten football program based in Madison that offered Tillman a scholarship in June.
The details
Tillman attended Wisconsin's 31-10 win over Rutgers in person inside Camp Randall Stadium. Wisconsin offered him a scholarship in June, and the Badgers are one of roughly 15 programs pursuing him.
Timeline
June: Wisconsin offered Tillman a scholarship.
Saturday, November 8, 2026: Tillman attended the Wisconsin vs. Rutgers game at Camp Randall Stadium.
Season Trajectory
Wisconsin's early recruiting of 2028 quarterbacks reflects the program's ongoing effort to build depth at the position beyond its current roster. Tillman's pursuit fits a broader pattern of Big Ten programs evaluating underclassmen-age prospects while their own starting quarterbacks remain under contract.
Tillman's recruitment is still open with roughly 15 schools in contention, so a commitment could come at any point before signing day. Fans tracking the 2028 class can follow his decision as it develops.
The takeaway
Early recruiting of quarterbacks like Tillman shows how programs try to secure depth several years ahead of need. Readers following Wisconsin football can watch how the staff balances this pursuit against its current roster.
Further reading
For more on the program's recruiting efforts, see Madison Football.
Source note: This article includes information reported by 247Sports.
