Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz appeared to suffer a painful chest injury in the third quarter of the Badgers’ game vs. Michigan on Saturday afternoon.

Mertz was blindsided by Michigan defensive back Daxton Hill in the pocket. Hill made square contact with Mertz’s left side. Here’s the play:

Wisconsin has announced that Mertz is questionable to return with the injury.

Backup QB Chase Wolf is now in the game for the Badgers.

Mertz struggled for almost the entirety of the first half of this game, but he led a game-changing touchdown drive in the final minute of the first half to make 13-10 at the break.

So far in this contest, he is 8-of-15 for 115 yards and 1 touchdown.

Wisconsin fans were frustrated with Mertz and head coach Paul Chryst at the half. The Badgers are looking to avoid their third home loss of the 2021 season.

Michigan has won two straight vs. Michigan in this series.