1963 Wisconsin Badgers football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1963 Wisconsin Badgers football Big Ten Conference Big Ten 5–4 3–4 Milt Bruhn 8th Jim Purnell Ken Bowman Andy Wojdula Camp Randall Stadium The 1963 Wisconsin Badgers football team was an American football team that represented the University of Wisconsin as a member of the Big Ten Conference during the 1963 Big Ten season. In their eighth year under head coach Milt Bruhn, the Badgers compiled a 5–4 record (3–4 in conference games), tied for fifth place in the Big Ten, and outscored opponents by a total of 150 to 124.1963 Wisconsin Badgers Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Footbal June 26, 2025 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/wisconsin/1963-schedule.htmlWisconsin Football 2020 Fact Book University of Wisconsin 184 June 26, 2025 https://archive.org/details/wisconsin_202303/Wisconsin%20Football%2C%202020%20Media%20Guide/page/145/mode/1up The Badgers gained an average of 156.6 passing yards and 163.8 rushing yards per game. On defense, they gave up an average of 99.6 passing yards and 163.4 rushing yards per game.1963 Wisconsin Badgers Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football June 25, 2025 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/wisconsin/1963.html The team's individual statistical leaders included: quarterback Hal Brandt (1,006 passing yards); halfback Lou Holland (511 rushing yards); and halfback Rick Reichardt (26 receptions for 383 yards). Linebacker Jim Purnell was selected as the team's most valuable player.Wisconsin Football 2020 Fact Book, p. 140. Ken Bowman and Andy Wojdula were the team captains.Wisconsin Football 2020 Fact Book, p. 145. Five Wisconsin players received first- or second-team honors from the Associated Press (AP) or United Press International (UPI) on the 1963 All-Big Ten Conference football team: Holland at halfback (AP-1, UPI-2); Roger Pillath (AP-2, UPI-2); Jimmy Jones at end (UPI-2); Ken Bowman at center (UPI-2); and Reichardt at halfback (UPI-3).Reilly Selected for Big Ten First Team The Daily Iowan November 30, 1983 4 http://dailyiowan.lib.uiowa.edu/DI/1963/di1963-11-30.pdfButkus, Eller Near Unanimous Choices for Big Ten All Stars Ed Sainsbury The Daily Register (Harrisburg, Illinois) November 29, 1963 9 https://www.newspapers.com/image/59409425/?terms=lewis%2Bnowatzke%2Bcoaches The Badgers played their home games at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Schedule 1963 AP September 21 w y 7 Western Michigan Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI 41–0 48,574 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-la-crosse-tribune-badgers-shake-jitt/193626792/ The La Crosse Tribune Badgers shake jitters, rout Western Michigan 41–0 September 22, 1963 March 18, 2026 Newspapers.com September 28 w y y 6 Notre Dame Notre Dame Stadium Notre Dame, IN 14–9 56,806 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-pittsburgh-press-wisconsin-edges-not/193618139/ The Pittsburgh Press Wisconsin edges Notre Dame, 14–9, on late-game rally September 29, 1963 March 18, 2026 Newspapers.com October 12 w 5 Purdue Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI 38–20 61,415 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-des-moines-register-new-wisconsin-st/193665884/ The Des Moines Register New Wisconsin star rips Purdue, 38–20 October 13, 1963 March 18, 2026 Newspapers.com October 19 w y 2 Iowa Iowa Stadium Iowa City, IA rivalry 10–7 59,700 https://www.newspapers.com/article/leader-telegram-badgers-hold-off-iowa-fo/193633834/ Eau Claire Leader Badgers hold off Iowa for 10–7 win October 20, 1963 March 18, 2026 Newspapers.com October 26 l 2 Ohio State Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI 10–13 65,319 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-star-buckeyes-top-wisconsin/193666059/ Rockford Morning Star Buckeyes top Wisconsin October 27, 1963 March 18, 2026 Newspapers.com November 2 l y 8 Michigan State Spartan Stadium East Lansing, MI 13–30 71,033 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-racine-journal-times-sunday-bulletin/193666202/ The Racine Journal-Times Sunday Bulletin Michigan State upsets Badgers 30–13 November 3, 1963 March 18, 2026 Newspapers.com November 9 w y Northwestern Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI 17–14 65,388 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-winona-daily-news-brandt-rallies-bad/193666331/ The Winona Daily News Brandt rallies Badgers past Wildcats 17–14 November 10, 1963 March 18, 2026 Newspapers.com November 16 l Illinois 8 Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI 7–17 65,418 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-la-crosse-tribune-stubborn-illinois/193666433/ The La Crosse Tribune Stubborn Illinois beats Wisconsin 17–7 November 17, 1963 March 18, 2026 Newspapers.com November 28 l y Minnesota Memorial Stadium Minneapolis, MN rivalry 0–14 55,271 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-forum-gophers-upset-wisconsin-140/193633564/ The Grand Rapids Press Gophers upset Wisconsin, 14–0, in Big Ten windup November 29, 1963 March 18, 2026 Newspapers.com 1963 Wisconsin Badgers Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football March 18, 2026 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/wisconsin/1963-schedule.html 1964 NFL draft Wisconsin Badgers Player Position Round Pick NFL club Roger Pillath Tackle 3 39 Los Angeles Rams Jimmy Jones End 6 84 Chicago Bears Bob Johnson End 8 108 St. Louis Cardinals Ken Bowman Center 8 111 Green Bay Packers https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1964.htm dead https://web.archive.org/web/20071223123711/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1964.htm 2007-12-23 1964 NFL Draft Listing - Pro-Football-Reference.com References Wisconsin Category:Wisconsin Badgers football seasons Wisconsin Badgers football