Wisconsin's Hornibrook sidelined with concussion
Dylan Buell / Getty Images Sport / Getty
Wisconsin quarterback Alex Hornibrook won't play Saturday at Northwestern due to a concussion, head coach Paul Chryst confirmed pregame, per the Big Ten Network.
Hornibrook will be replaced in the starting lineup by Jack Coan, a sophomore who's attempted just five passes in his college career.
QB Jack Coan will make his first career start today at Northwestern
— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) October 27, 2018
Kickoff set for 11am CT on FOX#OnWisconsin pic.twitter.com/dKLevS3rUV
Hornibrook matched a season high with three touchdowns last week in the Badgers' blowout victory over Illinois. He's thrown for 1,251 yards with 11 touchdowns and six interceptions across seven contests this season.