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Jordan record-setting quarterback Austin Kafentzis reaffirmed his commitment to the University of Wisconsin on Tuesday afternoon, squashing speculation he would follow coach Gary Andersen to Oregon State.

"I'm 100 percent sure I want to stick with the Badgers," Kafentzis told 105.7 The Fan in Wisconsin. "I'm going to work my tail off; study the playbook and do whatever I need to do."

Andersen's unexpected departure from Wisconsin caught Kafentzis and many recruiting prospects, including East's Christian Folau, by surprise, forcing them to reconsidering their commitment to the Badgers. Andersen began recruiting Kafentzis during his sophomore season in high school.

"He's the reason why I ended up at Wisconsin in the first place," Kafentzis said. "I've got to be selfish and find out what's best for me. I truly believe being a Badger is what's best for me right now."

Kafentzis said after speaking with new Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst, who served as the Badgers offensive coordinator from 2005 to 2011 before accepting the head position at Pittsburgh in 2012, confirmed his decision.

"The first day we talked was on Saturday. It was only for 20 minutes because I just got back from a trip to New York," Kafentzis said. "I asked him a couple questions, but I still had a lot more that I wanted to ask him. I ended up calling him yesterday, and we had good conversation. That's kind of what led to my decision. I'm happy he's going to be the guy coaching me for the next four years."

Kafentzis has left little doubt about his intention on playing quarterback throughout the recruiting process. Slightly undersized for the position, many projected him playing safety collegiately due to his athletic ability, but Kafentzis will compete at quarterback in Madison.

Kafentzis finished his career with 19,678 total offensive yards, which ranks second all-time nationally, and according to Utah high school historian George Felt, he became the first prep player in U.S. history to rush for 100 touchdowns and throw 100 touchdowns.

"I'm a pocket passer," Kafentzis said. "I can play in any offense, I feel. I'm not just going to scramble around. I'm going to go through my progressions and read the defense.

-Trevor Phibbs

Twitter: @trevorphibbs