Russell Wilson: Wisconsin and 4 Other Schools Where He May Go

Russell Wilson used to be quarterback at NC State.  Very few people would know that because NC State hasn't been relevant for the last couple of years.  Until last year, when Mr. Wilson played a key role in turning around the program. 

His tenure at NC State has run its ground, and he is now left looking for a new home.  Sounds like a typical college transfer, right?  Unlike regular transfers, Wilson is eligible to play right away at any school, including FBS.  Wisconsin has been showing great interest in him, but there are other schools where he could help excel on the gridiron.

Wisconsin

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PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 01: Wide receiver Nick Toon #1 of the Wisconsin Badgers lines up against the TCU Horned Frogs during the 97th Rose Bowl game on January 1, 2011 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

What a magical year 2010 was for the Badgers.  They won a share of the Big Ten and went to the Rose Bowl.  Now, they are without their starting quarterback, Scott Tolzien. 

What better way to continue winning games than by bringing in a proven veteran?  That's where Wilson comes in.  This seems like the most likely destination for him.

Auburn

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GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 10: Cameron Newton #2, Head coach Gene Chizik, Lee Ziemba #73 and Kodi Burns #18 of the Auburn Tigers react on the sideline against the Oregon Ducks during the Tostitos BCS National Championship Game at University of Phoenix Stadiu

Auburn came into the 2010 season as a long shot for the national championship.  The Tigers rode into and won it because of dynamic quarterback, Cam Newton.  Newton split for the NFL a few months later, leaving Auburn without explosive playmaker at QB.

Russell might not be Cam Newton, but he knows the sport and could help Auburn back to the BCS.  Not likely but possible, both for Wilson coming here and Auburn going to a BCS bowl.

Nevada

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 09: Colin Kaepernick #10 of the Nevada Wolf Pack looks to pass the ball against Boston College during the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl at AT&T Park on January 9, 2011 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Nevada showed everybody in 2010 just how good the pistol offense could be.  It kind of helped having a quarterback with legs and decision-making abilities like Colin Kaepernick. 

Russell Wilson's presence at Nevada this fall will be extremely unlikely but not impossible.

Ole Miss

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BATON ROUGE, LA - NOVEMBER 20: Jeremiah Masoli #8 of the Ole Miss Rebels against the Louisiana State University Tigers at Tiger Stadium on November 20, 2010 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Ole Miss knows something about getting QB's to transfer there.  Just last year, they had former Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli taking snaps. 

That didn't turn the way they wanted as Ole Miss was one of the worst teams in the SEC last year.  Wilson could fit in here.

Washington

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SEATTLE - OCTOBER 30: Quarterback Jake Locker #10 of the Washington Huskies scrambles against the Stanford Cardinal on October 30, 2010 at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington. Stanford won 41-0. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

The guy who helped Steve Sarkisian turn Washington around is gone, and the Huskies are looking for a QB.  They have a few options, but would they turn down someone with experience who could help them take another step in getting the program back to its former glory?

Hard to say.  This is a very long shot.