| Wisconsin Badgers | |||
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Current season: 2023 Wisconsin Badgers
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| First season | 1889 | ||
| Head coach | Luke Fickell | ||
| 1st year, 0–0–0 (-) | |||
| Home stadium | Camp Randall Stadium | ||
| Stadium capacity | 80,321 | ||
| Stadium surface | Field Turf | ||
| Location | Madison, Wisconsin | ||
| Conference | Big Ten Conference | ||
| Division | West | ||
| All-time history | |||
| All-time record | 719–502–53 (.585) | ||
| Postseason bowl record | 17–15 (.531) | ||
| Conference titles | 14 (1896, 1897, 1901, 1906, 1912, 1952, 1959, 1962, 1993, 1998, 1999, 2010, 2011, 2012) | ||
| Division titles | 5 (2011, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017) | ||
| Rivalries | Minnesota (rivalry) Iowa (rivalry) Nebraska (rivalry) | ||
| Heisman winners | 2 | ||
| Consensus All-Americans | 32 | ||
| Current uniform | |||
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| Colors | Cardinal[1] and White[1]
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| Fight song | On, Wisconsin! | ||
| Mascot | Buckingham U. Badger | ||
| Marching band | University of Wisconsin Marching Band | ||
| Outfitter | Under Armour | ||
| Website | uwbadgers.com | ||
The Wisconsin Badgers football team represents the University of Wisconsin-Madison located in Madison, Wisconsin. The Badgers have competed in the Big Ten since its formation in 1896. They play their home games at Camp Randall Stadium, the fourth-oldest stadium in college football. Wisconsin is one of 26 College football programs to win 700 or more games. Wisconsin has had two Heisman Trophy winners, Alan Ameche and Ron Dayne, and have had Eleven former players inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. The Badgers are a member of the NCAA FBS Big Ten Conference and play their home games at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison. The Badgers are currently coached by Luke Fickell.
Conference affiliations[]
- Independent (1889–1895)
- Big Ten Conference (1896–present)
Championships[]
National championships[]
Wisconsin has one national championship from an NCAA-designated major selector for the 1942 season.[2] The school claims this championship.[3] Two additional national championships were awarded by Nutshell Sports Football Ratings (1906) and The State's National Champions (1928).[4]Template:Better source needed
| Season | Selector | Coach | Record |
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| 1906 | Nutshell Sports Football Ratings | Charles P. Hutchins | 8–1–1 |
| 1928 | The State's National Champions | Glenn Thistlethwaite | 8–1–1 |
| 1942 | Helms Athletic Foundation | Harry Stuhldreher | 8–1–1 |
Conference championships[]
Wisconsin has won 14 conference championships, eight outright and six shared.[5]
| Season | Conference | Coach | Overall record | Conference record |
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| 1896 | Big Ten Conference | Philip King | 7–1–1 | 2–0–1 |
| 1897 | 9–1 | 3–0 | ||
| 1901† | 9–0 | 2–0 | ||
| 1906† | Charles P. Hutchins | 5–0 | 3–0 | |
| 1912 | William Juneau | 7–0 | 5–0 | |
| 1952† | Ivy Williamson | 6–3–1 | 4–1–1 | |
| 1959 | Milt Bruhn | 7–3 | 5–2 | |
| 1962 | 8–2 | 6–1 | ||
| 1993† | Barry Alvarez | 10–1–1 | 6–1–1 | |
| 1998† | 11–1 | 7–1 | ||
| 1999 | 10–2 | 7–1 | ||
| 2010† | Bret Bielema | 11–2 | 7–1 | |
| 2011 | 11–3 | 6–2 | ||
| 2012 | 8–6 | 4–4 |
† Co-champions
Division championships[]
Wisconsin has won 5 division championships.
| Year | Division | Head Coach | Opponent | CG result |
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| 2011 † | Big Ten - Leaders | Bret Bielema | Michigan State | W 42–39 |
| 2014 | Big Ten - West | Gary Andersen | Ohio State | L 0–59 |
| 2016 | Paul Chryst | Penn State | L 31–38 | |
| 2017 | Ohio State | L 21–27 | ||
| 2019 | Ohio State | L 21–34 |
Logos/Uniforms[]
Seasons[]
2020s[]
| Season | Coach | Record |
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| 2024 | Luke Fickell | |
| 2023 | Luke Fickell | 7-6 |
| 2022 | Paul Chryst; Jim Leonhard | 7-6 |
| 2021 | Paul Chryst | 9-4 |
| 2020 | Paul Chryst | 4-3 |
2010s[]
| Season | Coach | Record |
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| 2019 | Paul Chryst | 10-4 |
| 2018 | Paul Chryst | 8-5 |
| 2017 | Paul Chryst | 13-1 |
| 2016 | Paul Chryst | 11-3 |
| 2015 | Paul Chryst | 10-3 |
| 2014 | Gary Andersen; Barry Alvarez | 11-3 |
| 2013 | Gary Andersen | 9-4 |
| 2012 | Bret Bielema; Barry Alvarez | 8-6 |
| 2011 | Bret Bielema | 11-3 |
| 2010 | Bret Bielema | 11-2 |
2000s[]
| Season | Coach | Record |
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| 2009 | Bret Bielema | 10-3 |
| 2008 | Bret Bielema | 7-6 |
| 2007 | Bret Bielema | 9-4 |
| 2006 | Bret Bielema | 12-1 |
| 2005 | Barry Alvarez | 10-3 |
| 2004 | Barry Alvarez | 9-3 |
| 2003 | Barry Alvarez | 7-6 |
| 2002 | Barry Alvarez | 8-6 |
| 2001 | Barry Alvarez | 5-7 |
| 2000 | Barry Alvarez | 9-4 |
1990s[]
| Season | Coach | Record |
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| 1999 | Barry Alvarez | 10-2 |
| 1998 | Barry Alvarez | 11-1 |
| 1997 | Barry Alvarez | 8-5 |
| 1996 | Barry Alvarez | 8-5 |
| 1995 | Barry Alvarez | 4-5-2 |
| 1994 | Barry Alvarez | 8-3-1 |
| 1993 | Barry Alvarez | 10-1-1 |
| 1992 | Barry Alvarez | 5-6 |
| 1991 | Barry Alvarez | 5-6 |
| 1990 | Barry Alvarez | 1-10 |
1980s[]
| Season | Coach | Record |
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| 1989 | Don Morton | 2-9 |
| 1988 | Don Morton | |
| 1987 | Don Morton | |
| 1986 | ||
| 1985 | ||
| 1984 | ||
| 1983 | ||
| 1982 | ||
| 1981 | ||
| 1980 |
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Colors for Web. University of Wisconsin-Madison. Retrieved on March 18, 2017.
- ↑ 2018 NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision Records,2018 NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision Records. National Collegiate Athletic Association (August 2017). ISBN .
- ↑ 2019 FACT BOOK (PDF). Wisconsin Athletics.
- ↑ Wisconsin All National Championships (August 9, 2018).
- ↑ 2017 Wisconsin Football Fact Book (PDF).
External Links[]
- Wisconsin Badgers football article at Wikipedia
