The 6-5, 235-pound Denegal was a standout quarterback Apple Valley High School who threw for more than 4,600 yards and 69 touchdowns before moving on to Michigan. He has been buried on the depth chart with the Wolverines, playing briefly in seven games during the 2022-23 season. He did not play this year.

After another season of uninspiring quarterback play, Wisconsin could begin 2025 with an incoming transfer under center for the third straight year. Head coach Luke Fickell landed another signal-caller from the transfer portal with former San Diego State quarterback Danny O’Neil expected to commit to Wisconsin,