1993 Wisconsin Badgers football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1993 Wisconsin Badgers football Wisconsin Badgers logo.svg 125 Big Ten Conference Big Ten 5 6 10–1–1 6–1–1 Barry Alvarez 4th Brad Childress 2nd Pro-style Dan McCarney 4th 3–4 Brent Moss Joe Panos Lamark Shackerford Camp Randall Stadium Big Ten co-championRose Bowl champion Rose Bowl W Won 21–16 vs. UCLA The 1993 Wisconsin Badgers football team was an American football team that represented the University of Wisconsin–Madison as a member of the Big Ten Conference during the 1993 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their fourth year under head coach Barry Alvarez, the Badgers compiled a 10–1–1 record (6–1–1 in conference games), tied with Ohio State for the Big Ten championship, and outscored opponents by a total of 333 to 179. They defeated UCLA in the Rose Bowl and were ranked No. 6 and No. 5, respectively, in the final AP and Coaches polls.1993 Wisconsin Badgers Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football August 18, 2025 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/wisconsin/1993-schedule.html It was Wisconsin's highest finish in the polls since the 1962 team was ranked No. 2. Despite a strong start to the season, team co-captain Joe Panos was asked by a reporter whether he thought Michigan or Ohio State would win the conference, to which Panos sharply responded, "Well, why not Wisconsin?"Alvarez Emotional About HOF Entry Ivan Maisel https://www.espn.com/college-football/columns/story?columnist=maisel_ivan&id=5224926 ESPN May 27, 2010 June 27, 2010 The team and its fans used the rally cry of "Why Not Wisconsin?" for the rest of the season. The Badgers won their first six games and then lost to unranked Minnesota for their first and only loss of the season. The following week, Wisconsin defeated Michigan for the first time since 1981, a highlight that was marred by the "Camp Randall Crush" in which 73 students were injured (six critically) as fans stormed the field. The Badgers tied No. 3 Ohio State and concluded the regular season with a victory over Michigan State in the Coca-Cola Classic in Tokyo. Running back Brent Moss tallied 1,637 rushing yards, scored 96 points, and won the Chicago Tribune Silver Football as the Big Ten's most valuable player. Quarterback Darrell Bevell passed for 2,390 yards with a 67.8% completion percentage and a passer efficiency rating of 155.2. Wide receiver Lee DeRamus led the team with 54 receptions for 920 yards. Alvarez won the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award. The team played its home games at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Schedule 1993 AP Central September 4 1:05 p.m. w y Nevada Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI 35–17 66,557 UW gets passing grade Wisconsin State Journal Vic Feuerherd September 5, 1993 1D, 5D https://www.newspapers.com/article/wisconsin-state-journal-uw-gets-passing/179422668/ Newspapers.comWisconsin Rips Nevada As Good Times Return Andrew Bagnato https://www.chicagotribune.com/1993/09/05/wisconsin-rips-nevada-as-good-times-return/ Chicago Tribune September 5, 1993 October 11, 2011 September 11 7:00 p.m. w y y SMU Ownby Stadium Dallas, TX 24–16 19,013 A&M Routed; SMU Falters Again Late Wisconsin Rally Clips Mustangs, 24-16 David McNabb http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=DM&p_theme=dm&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0ED3D3B0D3749C47&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM The Dallas Morning News September 12, 1993 October 11, 2011 September 18 1:05 p.m. w y 24 Iowa State Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI 28–7 77,745 Wisconsin 28, Iowa State 7 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=ZEpVAAAAIBAJ&sjid=Ez4NAAAAIBAJ&pg=6872,4555574&dq=en The Robesonian September 19, 1993 October 11, 2011 September 25 11:30 a.m. w y 23 Indiana Memorial Stadium Bloomington, IN ESPN 27–15 34,306 UW reigns over Indiana: Moss helps Badgers stay undefeated Wisconsin State Journal Vic Feuerherd September 26, 1993 1D https://www.newspapers.com/article/wisconsin-state-journal-uw-reigns-over-i/179426996/ Newspapers.comRouts Were Expected; the Brawls Wern't https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=sYIfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=hqUEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6718,7534660&dq=en The Tuscaloosa News September 26, 1993 October 11, 2011 October 9 1:05 p.m. w y 21 Northwestern Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI 53–14 77,745 UW, Bevell nearly perfect The Wisconsin Daily Journal Vic Feuerherd October 10, 1993 1D, 7D https://www.newspapers.com/article/wisconsin-state-journal-uw-bevell-nearl/179426354/ Newspapers.comWisconsin clubs NU on way to No. 5 Chicago Tribune Neil Milbert October 10, 1993 5 (section 3) https://www.newspapers.com/article/chicago-tribune-wisconsin-clubs-nu-on-wa/179426644/ Newspapers.com October 16 11:30 a.m. w y 16 Purdue Ross–Ade Stadium West Lafayette, IN ESPN 42–28 37,112 Winning Feeling Fits Badgers Dennis Chaptman http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=MWSB&p_theme=mwsb&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EB82802D8F3734E&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM Milwaukee Sentinel October 17, 1993 October 11, 2011 October 23 6:00 p.m. l y 15 Minnesota Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome Minneapolis, MN rivalry 21–28 64,798 Gophers shock Badgers: 'U' holds on, upsets No. 15 Wisconsin Star Tribune Jon Roe October 24, 1993 1C, 11C https://www.newspapers.com/article/star-tribune-gophers-shock-badgers-u/179369287/ Newspapers.comUW gives one away: Six turnovers spell defeat Wisconsin State Journal Vic Feuerherd October 24, 1993 1E, 10E https://www.newspapers.com/article/wisconsin-state-journal-uw-gives-one-awa/179369605/ Newspapers.com October 30 11:35 a.m. w 21 Michigan 24 Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI ESPN 13–10 77,745 Finally it's UW's turn Wisconsin State Journal Vic Heuerherd October 31, 1993 1D, 9D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/38912110/finally_its_uws_turn/ Newspapers.comSpectator Injuries Mar Badgers' stunner https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=LTsqAAAAIBAJ&sjid=hAkEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6624,7475171&dq=en The Spokesman-Review Spokane October 31, 1993 October 11, 2011 November 6 2:30 p.m. t 15 Ohio State 3 Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI ABC 14–14 77,745 Ohio State Blocks a Kick And a Dream Malcolm Moran https://www.nytimes.com/1993/11/07/sports/college-football-ohio-state-blocks-a-kick-and-a-dream.html The New York Times November 7, 1993 October 11, 2011 November 20 2:30 p.m. w y 14 Illinois Memorial Stadium Champaign, IL ABC 35–10 48,083 Fletcher Puts on Show for Family John Sonderegger http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=SL&p_theme=sl&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EB04E54D2A2FA2E&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM St. Louis Post-Dispatch November 21, 1993 October 11, 2011 December 5 9:00 p.m. w y 10 Michigan State 25 Tokyo Dome Tokyo, Japan Coca-Cola Classic ESPN 41–20 51,500 Wisconsin Is on Top a World Away David E. Sanger https://www.nytimes.com/1993/12/06/sports/college-football-wisconsin-is-on-top-a-world-away.html The New York Times December 6, 1993 October 11, 2011 January 1, 1994 4:00 p.m. w y y 9 UCLA 13 Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA Rose Bowl ABC 21–16 101,237 Badgers Love Home Cookin': Wisconsin eats up UCLA's turnovers and holds on, 21-16 Los Angeles Times Jim Hodges January 2, 1994 C1, C6-C9 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-badgers-love-home/179487336/ Newspapers.comBucky Rolls in Roses! Bruins see red as Badgers win, 21-16 Wisconsin State Journal Vic Heuerherd January 2, 1994 1A https://www.newspapers.com/article/wisconsin-state-journal-bucky-rolls-in-r/179487753/ Newspapers.comhttp://www.rosebowlhistory.org/rose-bowl-1994.php Rose Bowl 1994 2011-10-12 https://web.archive.org/web/20061229204305/http://www.rosebowlhistory.org/rose-bowl-1994.php 2006-12-29 usurped Rankings 1993 NCAA Division I-A football rankings AP 0 16 RV RV RV 24 23 22 21 16 15 21 15 14 12 10 10 9 6 Coaches Poll 0 16 RV RV RV 25 22 20 19 16 12 20 14 13 11 8 7 7 5 Game summaries Nevada Nevada at Wisconsin Nevada 0 3 0 14 Wisconsin 14 0 14 7 September 4 Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, WI 66,557 Wisconsin opened the season on September 4 with a 35–17 victory over Nevada before a crowd of 66,577 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Sophomore quarterback Darrell Bevell completed 19 of 27 passes for 263 yards to seven different receivers. He also set a Wisconsin single-game record with five touchdown passes. The Badgers intercepted four Nevada passes in the first half. SMU Wisconsin at SMU Wisconsin 0 0 10 14 SMU 3 10 3 0 September 11 Ownby Stadium, Dallas 19,013 On September 11, Wisconsin defeated SMU, 24–16, before a crowd of 19,013 at Ownby Stadium in Dallas. The Badgers trailed, 13–0, at halftime, but rallied for 24 points in the second half. Wisconsin took a 17–16 lead at the 6:28 mark of the fourth quarter on a 25-yard touchdown pass from Darrell Bevell to J. C. Dawkins. The Badgers scored again late in the game on a one-yard touchdown run by Terrell Fletcher. Bevell completed 18 of 26 passes for 198 yards. Lee DeRamus caught seven passes for 112 yards. Brent Moss rushed for a career-high 181 yards on 27 carries.UW gets over the hump Wisconsin State Journal Vic Feuerherd September 12, 1993 1D https://www.newspapers.com/article/wisconsin-state-journal-uw-gets-over-the/179561407/ Newspapers.com It was only the second road victory for Wisconsin since 1986. Iowa State Iowa State at Wisconsin Iowa State 0 0 0 7 Wisconsin 14 7 7 0 September 18 Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, WI 77,745 On September 18, Wisconsin defeated Iowa State, 28–7, before a sellout crowd of 77,745 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. The Badgers tallied 252 rushing yards and 196 passing yards. Two Badgers rushed for over 100 yards: Terrell Fletcher with 124 yards and Brent Moss with 104 yards. Iowa State did not score until the end of the fourth quarter. Vic Feuerherd of the Wisconsin State Journal called it the Badgers' finest effort under Alvarez and their "best all-around game in a decade."UW bowls over Cyclones: Badgers' execution buckles Iowa State Wisconsin State Journal Vic Feuerherd September 19, 1993 1D https://www.newspapers.com/article/wisconsin-state-journal-uw-bowls-over-cy/179432331/ Newspapers.com Indiana Wisconsin at Indiana Wisconsin 13 7 0 7 Indiana 2 0 13 0 September 25 Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, IN 34,306 On September 25, Wisconsin defeated Indiana, 27–15, before a crowd of 34,306 at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana. The Badgers took a 20–2 and held off an Indiana comeback attempt in the second half. The Badgers tallied 354 rushing yards, led by Brent Moss with a career-high 198 yards on 32 carries. Darrell Bevell completed five of 15 passes for 123 yards. Northwestern Northwestern at Wisconsin Northwestern 0 14 0 0 Wisconsin 7 20 19 7 October 9 Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, WI 77,745 On October 9, Wisconsin defeated Northwestern, 53–14, before a sellout crowd of 77,745 for homecoming at Camp Randall Stadium. Wisconsin scored on seven consecutive possessions and tallied 533 yards of total offense (315 rushing). Brent Moss rushed for 125 yards on 15 carries, and Terrell Fletcher tallied 106 yards on 22 carries. Darrell Bevell set a new Big Ten record for completion percentage (94.4%) by completing 17 of 18 passes for 207 yards. Purdue Wisconsin at Purdue Wisconsin 7 14 14 7 Purdue 0 0 7 21 October 16 Ross–Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, IN 37,129 On October 16, Wisconsin defeated Purdue, 42–28, before a crowd of 37,129 at Ross–Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana. The Badgers dominated the game early, leading by a 35–0 score after the first 34 minutes. Brent Moss rushed for 139 yards, and Darrell Bevell completed 15 of 20 passes for 204 yards. It was the first time a Wisconsin team had won its first six games since the 1912 team went 7–0. It also extended Wisconsin's winning streak to six games, the longest Wisconsin winning streak since the 1961 and 1962 teams strung together seven consecutive wins.UW shows stuff again: Badgers make No. 6 look easy Wisconsin State Journal Vic Feuerherd October 17, 1993 1E, 6E https://www.newspapers.com/article/wisconsin-state-journal-uw-shows-stuff-a/179575918/ Newspapers.com Minnesota Wisconsin at Minnesota Wisconsin 0 0 14 7 Minnesota 7 14 0 7 October 23 Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis 64,798 On October 23, No. 15/12 Wisconsin lost its annual rivalry game to unranked Minnesota, 28–21, before a crowd of 64,798 at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis. The Gophers took a 21–0 lead at halftime. Darrell Bevell set a Wisconsin single-game record with 423 passing yards, completing 31 of 48 passes. He also threw five interceptions (including three in the fourth quarter). Brent Moss tallied 130 rushing yards on 27 carries. Lee DeRamus had nine receptions for 156 yards. Michigan Michigan at Wisconsin Michigan 0 3 7 0 Wisconsin 3 10 0 0 October 30 Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, WI 77,745 On October 30, No. 21 Wisconsin defeated No. 24 Michigan, 13–10, before a crowd of 77,745 at Camp Randall Stadium. The Badgers took a 13–3 lead at halftime on two field goals by Rick Schnetzky and a 12-yard touchdown run by Terrell Fletcher. Michigan's defense held Wisconsin scoreless in the second half, and a touchdown pass in the third quarter from Todd Collins to Derrick Alexander tightened the score to 13–10. Collins completed 21 of 31 passes for 248 yards.Oh Mo, not again: Wisconsin badgers U-M blue, 13-10 The Ann Arbor News October 31, 1993 D1, D6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ann-arbor-news-oh-mo-not-again-wis/179447465/ Newspapers.com It was the Badgers' first victory over the Wolverines since 1981. At the end of the game, Wisconsin fans stormed the field and were blocked by guardrails surrounding the field. The crowd in the back, not aware of what was going on at the front, continued to push forward, aided by gravity. Those in front were crushed against the rails and then trampled when the rails gave way and the throng spilled onto the field. There were no fatalities, but 73 students were injured, six of them critically.Police chief won't say if officers hit students Richard P. Jones https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=cKIaAAAAIBAJ&sjid=wCwEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6632%2C28243 Milwaukee Journal November 1, 1993 A6 October 25, 2015 April 25, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160425092807/https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=cKIaAAAAIBAJ&sjid=wCwEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6632,28243 deadState inspectors check out Camp Randall https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=pEdQAAAAIBAJ&sjid=11UDAAAAIBAJ&pg=4053%2C2898531 Ludington Daily News Michigan Associated Press November 4, 1993 14Justices Hear 'Stampede' Case Gwen Carleton 3A January 7, 1999 The Capital Times Madison Ohio State 1993 Ohio State Buckeyes football team Ohio State at Wisconsin Ohio State 7 0 0 7 Wisconsin 0 7 7 0 November 6 Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, WI 77,745 On November 6, No. 15 and No. 3 Ohio State played to a 14–14 tie before a crowd of 77,745 at Camp Randall Stadium. The Badgers held a 14–7 lead at the start of the fourth quarter. The Buckeyes then drove 99 yards in 46 seconds, concluding with a touchdown reception by Joey Galloway to tie the score. Galloway had six receptions for 150 yards. The Badgers drove down the field and with one second remaining, Rich Schnetzky's potential game-winning field goal attempt was blocked by cornerback Marlon Kerner.Tie wilts UW's chances: Badgers are left angry, unfulfilled Wisconsin State Journal Vic Feuerherd November 7, 1993 1D, 8D https://www.newspapers.com/article/wisconsin-state-journal-tie-wilts-uws-c/179572292/ Newspapers.com Illinois Wisconsin at Illinois Wisconsin 7 14 7 7 Illinois 0 3 7 0 November 20 Memorial Stadium, Champaign, IL 48,083 On November 20, Wisconsin defeated Illinois, 35–10, before a crowd of 48,083 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois. The Badgers gained 301 rushing yards against an Illini defense that had allowed only 96 yards per game and was ranked fourth nationally against the run. For the third time during the 1993 season, two Wisconsin backs rushed for over 100 yards: Terrell Fletcher with 139 and Brent Moss with 124. Darrell Bevell completed 17 of 22 passes for 222 yards and three touchdowns. Lee DeRamus had eight receptions for 125 yards.UW's future turns rosy: Badgers rip Illini, one step from title Wisconsin State Journal Vic Feuerherd November 21, 1993 1D, 14D https://www.newspapers.com/article/wisconsin-state-journal-uws-future-turn/179592176/ Newspapers.com Michigan State Coca-Cola Classic Michigan State 7 0 3 10 Wisconsin 3 21 3 14 December 5 Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan 51,500 On December 5, No. 10 Wisconsin defeated No. 25 Michigan State, 41–20, before a crowd of 51,500 in the Coca-Cola Classic at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan. Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson joined the team in Tokyo. The Badgers scored three touchdowns in the second quarter and led, 24–7, at halftime. Brent Moss and Terrell Fletcher again rushed for over 100 yards each, tallying 146 and 112 yards, respectively. Darrell Bevell completed 14 of 19 passes for 235 yards.Believe It! Badgers roll, 41-20; California here they come Wisconsin State Journal Vic Feuerherd December 5, 1993 1 (sports extra) https://www.newspapers.com/article/wisconsin-state-journal-believe-it-badg/179643923/ Newspapers.com Lee DeRamus had five receptions for 95 yards, breaking Al Toon's single-season Michigan State receiving yardage record.Record sweet for DeRamus: Breaks Toon's yardage mark Wisconsin State Journal Vic Feuerherd and Bill Brophy December 5, 1993 3 (sports extra) https://www.newspapers.com/article/wisconsin-state-journal-record-sweet-for/179644742/ Newspapers.com The victory clinched Wisconsin's spot in the 1994 Rose Bowl. In Madison, thousands of fans celebrated in the streets, damaging two police cars. Some 3,000 fans marched to Camp Randall Stadium where some tried to topple the goal posts. Police arrested 14 persons. UCLA–Rose Bowl 1994 Rose Bowl 1994 Rose Bowl Wisconsin 7 7 0 7 UCLA 3 0 0 13 January 1, 1995 Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA 101,237 On January 1, 1994, No. 9 Wisconsin defeated No. 13 UCLA, 21–16, before a crowd of 101,237 in the 1994 Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Although the game was played in UCLA's home stadium, Wisconsin fans outnumbered UCLA fans by a wide margin. Wisconsin led, 14–3, at halftime on two short touchdown runs by Brent Moss. After a scoreless third quarter, UCLA scored two touchdowns on a 12-yard run by Ricky Davis and a five-yard pass from Wayne Cook to Mike Nguyen. Wisconsin quarterback put the game away with a 21-yard touchdown run. UCLA receiver J. J. Stokes set Rose Bowl records for receptions (14) and receiving yards (176). UCLA turned the ball over six times, including five lost fumbles. Brent Moss tallied 158 rushing yards on 36 carries in addition to his two touchdowns and was named the game's most valuable player. Personnel Roster 1993 Wisconsin Badgers y 77 Sr Tyler Adam OL y 57 So David Anderson OL y 25 Fr Kerwin Badie WR y 11 So Darrell Bevell QB y 3 So Michael Brin QB y 12 Fr Jevon Brunston WR y 20 Jr Jason Burns Jason Burns (American football) RB y 68 Fr Cayetano Castro OL y 63 Fr James Darby OL y 1 Jr J.C. Dawkins WR y 2 Jr Lee DeRamus WR y 69 Fr Derek Engler OL y y 41 Jr Terrell Fletcher RB y 15 Fr Jeff Forde QB 59 Fr Mike Galletti OL y 17 Fr Darren Holt QB 21 Jr Keith Jackson WR 22 So Ron Johnson RB 34 Jr Nikki Kemp RB y 18 Jr Chris Kennedy WR y 79 So Shane Kreke OL y 4 Jr Michael London WR 9 Fr Kevin Lyles TE y 16 Jr Jay Macias QB 19 Fr Ben McCormick QB 13 Fr Carl McCullough RB y 32 Sr Mark Montgomery RB 33 Jr Brent Moss RB y y 26 So Robert Nelson RB y 31 So Matt Nyquist TE y 58 Sr Joe Panos OG y C 51 Jr Brian Patterson OL y 56 Fr Mike Rader OL y 52 Jr Cory Raymer C y 81 Jr Michael Roan TE y 44 Fr Royce Robertson RB 72 Fr John Rohde OL y 63 Jr Joe Rudolph OG y 84 Fr Archie Seale WR 82 Fr Tony Simmons Tony Simmons (wide receiver) WR y 10 Fr Dirk Stanger QB 60 So Steve Stark OL y 24 Fr Reggie Torian WR 45 Sr Jeff Wirth RB y 71 Fr Jerry Wunsch OT y 65 Fr James Vanderveldt OL y 67 Jr Mike Verstegen OT y y 87 Jr Vince Zullo WR y 85 So Steve Baffico WR y 23 Jr Donny Brady DB y 5 Jr Jamel Brown DB y 98 Jr Yusef Burgess LB 30 Jr Theo Carney DB y 11 Fr Mike Carr DB 19 Fr Daryl Carter DB y 51 Jr Chad Cascadden OLB y y 52 Jr Phil Chavez LB y 36 Fr Azree Commander OLB y 18 Fr Dwayne Cuff DB 39 Fr Pete Diatelevi LB y 34 Fr Brian Flanigan LB 92 Sr Carlos Fowler DT y 3 Jr Kenny Gales CB y 96 Fr Al Gay DL y 46 So Terry Glavin LB y 27 Fr Damon Glenn DB 63 Fr Derek Greene OLB 22 Fr Trent Gross DB y 95 Fr Todd Halbur DL 31 Fr Troy Hegg DB y 50 Jr Chris Hein OLB y 2 Fr Eric Holder DB y 10 Jr Reggie Holt S y y 59 Fr Joe Innis DL 6 So Royston Jones LB 85 Fr Bryan Jurewicz OLB y y 4 Fr Greg Keigher DB y 9 Fr Dave Knaack DB y 67 So Steve Kouba DL y 61 Sr Lee Krueger DL y 53 Sr Jason Levine LB y 88 Fr Rob Lurtsema OLB 56 Fr David Lysek LB 70 So Jason Maniecki DT y y 29 Jr Jeff Messenger CB y 48 Fr Pete Monty LB y 37 Sr Scott Nelson S y 54 Sr Todd Orlando LB y y 32 So Eric Pollex DB y 8 Jr Sylas Pratt LB 93 Sr Nick Rafko OLB y 24 Jr John Rhymes DB y 13 R.J. Safranek DB 42 Fr Tarek Saleh OLB y 56 Fr Dan Schneck LB y 49 Sr Henry Searcy DB 62 Sr Lamark Shackerford DL C 90 So Haywood Simmons DL y 38 Fr Ronald Smith DB 91 Fr Rod Spiller DL y 28 Fr Jason Suttle DB y 94 Fr Rafael Tercarolli DL y 66 Jr Mike Thompson Mike Thompson (American football) DT y y 75 Fr John Todryk DL 47 So Eric Unverzagt LB y y 20 Fr Scott Wagner DB 7 Fr Cyril Weems DB y 55 Sr Chad Yocum LB y 15 So Scott Young DB y 14 Fr John Hall John Hall (American football) K y y 97 Jr Matt Krueger K 23 Bryan Mader K 90 Fr Paul Sander K 98 Fr Rick Schnetzky K 26 Jr Sam Veit P *Barry Alvarez Brad Childress – Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks Dan McCarney – Defensive coordinator/defensive line Bill Callahan – Offensive line Kevin Cosgrove – Inside linebackers Jim Hueber – Running backs Tom McMahon – Defensive backs Jay Norvell – Wide receivers/Special Teams John Palermo – Assistant Head Coach/outside linebackers Bernie Wyatt – Tight ends Rob Ianello – Recruiting coordinator August 2025 Regular starters PositionPlayerQuarterbackDarrell BevellRunning backBrent MossFullbackMark MontgomeryWide receiverLee DeRamusWide receiverJ. C. DawkinsTight endMichael RoanLeft tackleMike VerstegenLeft guardJoe RudolphCenterCory RaymerRight guardSteve StarkRight tackleJoe Panos PositionPlayerDefensive tackleMike ThompsonNose guardLamark ShackerfordDefensive tackleLee KruegerOutside linebackerChris HeinInside linebackerEric UnverzagtInside linebackerYusef BurgessOutside linebackerBryan JurewiczCornerbackKenny GalesStrong safetyReggie HoltFree safetyScott NelsonCornerbackJeff Messenger August 2025 Statistics For the 1993 season (Rose Bowl included), the Badgers gained a total of 3,009 rushing yards on 603 attempts, an average of 250.8 yards per game. The Badgers also completed 191 of 283 passes for 2,453 yards, an average of 204.4 yards per game. On defense, the Badgers allowed an average of 130.3 rushing yards and 228.3 passing yards per game.1993 Wisconsin Football Statistics UWBadgers.com August 18, 2025 https://uwbadgers.com/documents/2015/8/21/4220.pdf Brent Moss was the team's leading rusher and scorer. He gained 1,637 rushing yards on 312 attempts, an average of 5.2 yards per carry and 136.4 yards per game. Moss scored 96 points on 16 touchdowns. Terrell Fletcher ranked second on the team with 996 rushing yards and 60 points scored. Darrell Bevell completed 187 of 276 passes (67.8%) for 2,390 yards, 19 touchdowns, 11 interceptions, and a passer efficiency rating of 155.2. Lee DeRamus was the team's leading receiver with 54 catches for 920 yards (17.0-yard average) and six touchdowns. J. C. Dawkins was the number two receiver with 36 catches for 512 yards. Jeff Messenger led the team with seven interceptions and six pass breakups. Yousef Burgess was the leading ackler with 63 solo tackles and 100 total tackles. Mike Thompson was the team leader in tackles for loss (13) and sacks (10). Awards and honors Brent Moss won the Chicago Tribune Silver Football as the most valuable player in the Big Ten Conference.Wisconsin's Moss a winner on, off field: Big 10's leading rushers runaway winner of award Chicago Tribune Ed Sherman December 16, 1993 10 (section 4) https://www.newspapers.com/article/chicago-tribune-wisconsins-moss-a-winne/179383815/ Newspapers.com He also won the Jim Brown Trophy as the best running back in college football. Barry Alvarez received both the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award and the Dave McClain Big Ten Coach of the Year Award.Alvarez tabbed coach of year The Capital Times Mike Lucas December 18, 1993 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-capital-times-alvarez/179383644/ Newspapers.com No Wisconsin players received first-team honors on the 1993 All-America team. Brent Moss received second-team honors from the Associated Press (AP) and Newspaper Enterprise Association (NEA). Offensive tackle Joe Panos also received second-team honors from the AP. Defensive lineman Lamark Shackerford received second-team honors from the NEA and third-team honors from the AP.To victors, more spoils: Badgers on all-America teams Wisconsin State Journal December 9, 1993 1C https://www.newspapers.com/article/wisconsin-state-journal-to-victors-more/179384729/ Newspapers.comCharlie Ward leads All-Americans DeKalb County Weekly November 24, 1993 3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/16090251/charlie_ward_leads_allamericans_nea/ Newspapers.com Eight Wisconsin players received first-team honors from the AP on the 1993 All-Big Ten Conference football team: Moss; quarterback Darrell Bevell; center Cory Raymer; offensive guard Joe Rudolph; offensive tackle Joe Panos; tight end Michael Roan; defensive lineman Lamark Shackerford; and defensive back Jeff Messenger. Three others were named to the second team: wide receiver Lee DeRamus; linebacker Yusef Burgess;and Reggie Holt.8 Badgers named All-Big Ten Daily Citizen (AP story) December 7, 1993 17 https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-citizen-8-badgers-named-all-big-te/179384294/ Newspapers.com Wisconsin players selected in the 1994 NFL draft Wisconsin Badgers Player Position Round Overall Selection NFL club Joe Panos Center 3 77 Philadelphia Eagles Mark Montgomery Running Back 7 206 Philadelphia Eagles https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1994.htm dead https://web.archive.org/web/20071222092400/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1994.htm 2007-12-22 1994 NFL Draft Listing - Pro-Football-Reference.com Pro-Football-Reference.com References Wisconsin Category:Big Ten Conference football champion seasons Category:Rose Bowl champion seasons Category:Wisconsin Badgers football seasons Wisconsin Badgers football