The media finally got a look at the University of Wisconsin football team Saturday during a practice that lasted about 2 1/2 hours and ended with a 45-play scrimmage.

Here are five questions I had prior to our one and only chance to see the Badgers before the Aug. 30 season opener against Akron — and some answers, too.

How is the battle at quarterback going?

The answer: What battle? Right now, it would be a shock if anybody other than fifth-year senior Allan Evridge was the starter when the Badgers kick off the 2008 season in three weeks. During his only series in the scrimmage, Evridge led the No. 1 offense on a 12-play, 80-yard drive that ended with a 1-yard touchdown run by Zach Brown. Evridge was 5-of-7 for 65 yards on the drive, including a 26-yard pass to David Gilreath (on a second-and-15) and a 24-yard completion to tailback P.J. Hill.

The real quarterback battle during camp appears to be for the backup spot, with junior Dustin Sherer and sophomore Scott Tolzien competing for that spot. Tolzien was 4-of-5 for 74 yards in leading the No. 2 offense to a touchdown. Sherer's only series during the scrimmage came with the No. 1 offense and ended after just three plays with safety Shane Carter picking off a pass intended for Gilreath.

It should be noted that redshirt freshman James Stallons moved the ball with the No. 2 offense. The drive started with Stallons finding Kyle Jefferson for a 45-yard gain down the right sidelines. That was the only pass attempt during the drive, which ended on the 5-yard line when Stallons and Co. failed to convert on a third-and-1.

Have any of the young receivers made big strides?

The answer: Sort of, although consistency is still an issue with this group. Drops were a problem Saturday, but Coach Bret Bielema said that hasn't been much of an issue during the first week.

Gilreath had a few of those drops, but he also made an incredible one-handed catch on the aforementioned 26-yard pass from Evridge.

Sophomore Daven Jones also had a beautiful catch on a pass that was thrown behind him by Tolzien. Jones adjusted and caught the pass while falling down on his back for a 35-yard gain. Two plays later, Clay scored from 3 yards out.

Nick Toon was active during the pre-scrimmage drills.

In summary, there are plenty of capable bodies in this group — Isaac Anderson, Maurice Moore and Jefferson are the others — but it appears nobody has separated himself from the pack. It may be wide receiver by committee until further notice.

Who has the best shot at starting at cornerback?

The answer: It remains to be seen.

Bielema said Friday that veterans Allen Langford, a fifth-year senior, and Aaron Henry, a sophomore, would start if the season started today. However, neither is completely recovered from ACL surgery.

But sophomore Niles Brinkley saw a lot of time with the No. 1 defense on Saturday, and redshirt freshman Mario Goins is also in the running.

Secondary coach Kerry Cooks may need every practice between now and Aug. 30 to figure out how his depth chart is going to shake out.