Wisconsin quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. is considered week to week with a sprained knee after undergoing an MRI following his early departure from the Badgers’ season opener, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Friday.

The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the school hasn’t announced an update regarding the condition of Edwards, who exited in the second quarter of Wisconsin’s 17-0 victory over Miami (Ohio) on Thursday.

ESPN first reported the update on Edwards’ injury.

The news of a sprain indicates Wisconsin avoided the worst-case scenario that occurred last year, when starting quarterback Tyler Van Dyke tore his anterior cruciate ligament in the Badgers’ third game and was unavailable the rest of the season.

Edwards started to limp after executing a handoff early in the second quarter. He went into the injury tent, eventually headed into the locker room and watched the second half of the game from the sideline while wearing sweats.

He went 6 of 13 for 68 yards in his Wisconsin debut. Wisconsin led 3-0 when Edwards got hurt.

Wisconsin (1-0) hosts Middle Tennessee on Sept. 6 before visiting No. 8 Alabama on Sept. 13. The Badgers open their Big Ten schedule Sept. 20 when they host Maryland, Edwards’ former school.