Photos: Look back at Quintez Cephus' time in Madison as UW-Madison grants reinstatement
Fighting for extra yards
Quintez Cephus is taken down by Purdue linebacker Danny Ezechukwu in the third quarter of the Badgers' win over the Boilermakers on Oct. 14, 2017, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison. Cephus caught five passes for 100 yards in the win.
Taking the 'Lambeau Leap'
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Quintez Cephus, left, and fullback Alec Ingold perform the "Lambeau Leap" into the crowd after the Badgres' win over the LSU Tigers Sept. 3, 2016, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.
Chryst congratulates Cephus
Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst congratulates wide receiver Quintez Cephus after a touchdown during the Badgers' win over Purdue on Oct. 14, 2017, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison.
Touchdown celebration
Wisconsin running back Dare Ogunbowale, left, celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Quintez Cephus during the second quarter of the Badgers' loss to the Penn State Nittany Lions in the 2016 Big Ten Championship Game on Dec. 3, 2016, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind.
High jump
Quintez Cephus hurdles his blocker, Badgers tight end Kyle Penniston, on a first-down run during the first quarter of Wisconsin's win over Western Michigan in the Cotton Bowl on Jan. 2, 2017, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Touchdown celebration
Quintez Cephus celebrates his second-quarter touchdown in Wisconsin's win over the Brigham Young Cougars on Sept. 16, 2017, at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah.
Taking the hit
Brigham Young defensive back Chris Wilcox, right, and linebacker Johnny Tapusoa upend Wisconsin wide receiver Quintez Cephus on a first down catch during the second quarter of the Badgers' win over the Cougars on Sept. 16, 2017, at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah.
Sneaking into the end zone
Quintez Cephus gets into the end zone on a catch as Brigham Young defensive back Dayan Ghanwoloku drags him to the ground late in the second quarter of the Badgers' win over the Cougars on Sept. 16, 2017, at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah.
Collision course
Brigham Young linebacker Fred Warner collides with Wisconsin wide receiver Quintez Cephus in the third quarter of the Badgers' win over the Cougars on Sept. 16, 2017, at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah.
Moving the chains
Quintez Cephus celebrates a first down catch during the second quarter of the Badgers' win over the Florida Atlantic Owls on Sept. 9, 2017, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison.
Fighting through contact
Florida Atlantic defensive back Zyon Gilbert breaks up a pass in the end zone intended for Wisconsin wide receiver Quintez Cephus during the second quarter of the Badgers' win over the Owls on Sept. 9, 2017, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison. No penalty was called on the play.
Absorbing contact
Quintez Cephus absorbs a helmet-to-helmet hit from Illinois defensive back James Knight in the second quarter of the Badgers' win over the Fighting Illini on Oct. 28, 2017, at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. Knight was ejected for targeting. Cephus hobbled off but was able to return.
Picking up first down
Quintez Cephus picks up yards after the catch for a first down before being tackled by Indiana defensive lineman Allen Stallings IV and defensive back Chase Dutra during the second quarter of the Badgers' win over the Hoosiers on Nov. 4, 2017, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind.
Helping hand
Wisconsin offensive lineman Michael Deiter attends to injured wide receiver Quintez Cephus during the third quarter of the Badgers' win over the Indiana Hoosiers on Nov. 4, 2017, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. Cephus, who caught an 8-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter, didn’t return to the game.
Carried off the field
Quintez Cephus is helped off the field after an injury during the third quarter of the Badgers' win over the Indiana Hoosiers on Nov. 4, 2017, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind.
Reaching out
Quintez Cephus hauls in just his second reception of his freshman season — a 57-yarder — over Iowa defensive back Miles Taylor in the third quarter of the Badgers' win over the Hawkeyes on Oct. 22, 2016, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
Showing support
While out with an injury, Quintez Cephus and Wisconsin cornerback Nick Nelson, right, celebrate the Badgers' win over the Michigan Wolverines on Nov. 18, 2017, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison.
Keeping it moving
Quintez Cephus celebrates a first down catch during the second quarter of Wisconsin's win over Minnesota on Nov. 26, 2016, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison.
Picking up first down
Quintez Cephus picks up a first down past Nebraska defensive back Dicaprio Bootle during the first quarter of the Badgers' win over the Cornhuskers on Oct. 7, 2017, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb.
Showing some love
Wisconsin players celebrate a touchdown catch by wide receiver Quintez Cephus during the third quarter of the Badgers' win over the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Oct. 7, 2017, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb.
Crossing the goal line
Quintez Cephus makes a touchdown catch in front of Nebraska defensive back Eric Lee Jr. during the third quarter of the Badgers' win over the Cornhuskers on Oct. 7, 2017, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb.
Getting the job done
Quintez Cephus, left, and quarterback Alex Hornibrook walk off the field after the Badgers' win over the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Oct. 7, 2017, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb.
Making the cut
Northwestern cornerback Montre Hartage converges on Wisconsin wide receiver Quintez Cephus as he cuts on a run after a catch for a first down during the first quarter of the Badgers' win over the Northwestern Wildcats on Sept. 30, 2017, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison.
Just out of reach
Quintez Cephus reaches for an overthrown pass in the end zone while defended by Northwestern cornerback Montre Hartage during the fourth quarter of the Badgers' win over the Wildcats on Sept. 30, 2017, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison.
Hauling it in
Quintez Cephus hauls in a third-quarter touchdown pass past Utah State cornerback Deante Fortenberry during the Badgers' win over the Aggies on Sept. 1, 2017, at Camp Randal Stadium in Madison.
Hugging it out
Quintez Cephus gets a hug from Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst after his late third-quarter touchdown in the Badgers' win over the Utah State Aggies on Sept. 1, 2017, at Camp Randal Stadium in Madison.
Picking the jury
Quitez Cephus, center, appears in court on July 29, 2019, for jury selection with his lawyers, Kathleen Stilling, left, and Stephen Meyer.
Taking the stand
Quintez Cephus testifies during his trial on Aug. 2, 2019, in Madison. Cephus was found not guilty of two sexual assault charges.
Showing support
Former Wisconsin football player Quintez Cephus, center, greets current members of the team following a press conference to reiterate his request for reinstatement to the university on Aug. 12, 2019, in Madison.
Pleading his case
With his lawyers and teammates behind him, former Wisconsin wide receiver Quintez Cephus speaks to reporters during a press conference Aug. 12, 2019, to reiterate his request for reinstatement to UW-Madison. Cephus was acquitted earlier this month of sexual assault charges stemming from a campus incident in his apartment. He was expelled from UW in March.
