1970 Wisconsin Badgers football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1970 Wisconsin Badgers football Big Ten Conference Big Ten 4–5–1 3–4 John Jardine 1st Paul Roach 1st Option Lew Stueck 1st 4–3 Chuck Winfrey Bill Gregory Camp Randall Stadium The 1970 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 1970 Big Ten season. In their first year under head coach John Jardine, the Badgers compiled a 4–5–1 record (3–4 in conference games), tied for fifth place in the Big Ten, and outscored opponents by a total of 198 to 195.1970 Wisconsin Badgers Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Footbal June 25, 2025 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/wisconsin/1970-schedule.htmlWisconsin Football 2020 Fact Book University of Wisconsin 184 June 25, 2025 https://archive.org/details/wisconsin_202303/Wisconsin%20Football%2C%202020%20Media%20Guide/page/145/mode/1up The Badgers gained an average of 145.2 passing yards and 147.7 rushing yards per game. On defense, they gave up an average of 155.8 passing yards and 192.1 rushing yards per game.1970 Wisconsin Badgers Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Footbal June 25, 2025 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/wisconsin/1970.html The team's individual statistical leaders included: quarterback Neil Graff (1,313 passing yards); running back Rufus Ferguson (588 rushing yards); and tight end Larry Mialik (33 receptions for 702 yards). Defensive end Bill Gregory was the team captain.Wisconsin Football 2020 Fact Book, p. 145. Linebacker Chuck Winfrey was selected as the team's most valuable player.Wisconsin Football 2020 Fact Book, p. 140. Four Wisconsin players received first- or second-team All-Big Ten honors from the Associated Press (AP) or United Press International (UPI): Gregory at defensive end (AP-1, UPI-1); Chuck Winfrey at linebacker (AP-1, UPI-1); Larry Mialik at split end (AP-1); and Jim DeLisle at defensive tackle (AP-2, UPI-2).Bucks, Michigan Top All-Big Ten Team Jacksonville (Ill.) Journal December 1, 1970 10 https://www.newspapers.com/image/59003663/?terms=adamle%2Bbrockington%2Bstaroba%2B%22associated%2Bpress%22Buckeyes place 6 on all-Big Ten team The Bryan Times (AP story) November 27, 1970 10 https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=799&dat=19701127&id=k1EwAAAAIBAJ&sjid=TVIDAAAAIBAJ&pg=4310,3497604 The Badgers played their home games at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Schedule 1970 AP September 19 l y y Oklahoma 18 Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Norman, OK 7–21 58,100 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-sooners-conquer-badgers/183304843/ The Shreveport Times Sooners conquer Badgers September 20, 1970 October 19, 2025 Newspapers.com September 26 t y TCU Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI 14–14 61,539 https://www.newspapers.com/article/san-angelo-standard-times-tcu-frogs-tie/168924630/ San Angelo Standard-Times TCU Frogs tie Badgers September 27, 1970 March 26, 2025 Newspapers.com October 3 w y Penn State 16 Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI 29–16 55,204 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-arizona-republic-badgers-humble-penn/182560016/ The Arizona Republic Badgers humble Penn State October 4, 1970 October 19, 2025 Newspapers.com October 10 l y Iowa Iowa Stadium Iowa City, IA rivalry 14–24 53,622 https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald-soph-quarterback-prop/183304032/ Omaha World-Herald Soph quarterback propels Iowa to win over Badgers October 11, 1970 October 19, 2025 Newspapers.com October 17 l Northwestern Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI 14–24 65,278 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-la-crosse-tribune-late-scores-give-n/183303290/ The La Crosse Tribune Late scores give Northwestern 24–14 triumph over Wisconsin October 18, 1970 October 19, 2025 Newspapers.com October 24 w y Indiana Seventeenth Street Football Stadium Bloomington, IN 30–12 48,643 https://www.newspapers.com/article/wisconsin-state-journal-uw-road-show-ru/183304989/ Wisconsin State Journal UW road show: Running success October 25, 1970 October 19, 2025 Newspapers.com October 31 l y Michigan 5 Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI 15–29 72,389 U-M, Buckeyes March On: Badgers Worry Michigan, 29-15 Detroit Free Press Curt Sylvester November 1, 1970 1F, 6F https://www.newspapers.com/clip/41387673/um_buckeyes_march_on_badgers_worry/ Newspapers.com November 7 l Ohio State 3 Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI 7–24 72,758 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-post-crescent-badgers-put-up-fight/183302606/ The Post-Crescent Badgers put up fight, but lose, 24–7 November 8, 1970 October 19, 2025 Newspapers.com November 14 w y Illinois Memorial Stadium Champaign, IL 29–17 36,569 https://www.newspapers.com/article/evansville-courier-and-press-badgers-ove/183305150/ The Evansville Courier & Press Badgers overcome Illini November 15, 1970 October 19, 2025 Newspapers.com November 21 w Minnesota Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI rivalry 39–14 50,167 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-la-crosse-tribune-neil-graff-keys-ba/183305263/ The La Crosse Tribune Neil Graff keys Badgers 39–14 romp over Gophers November 22, 1970 October 19, 2025 Newspapers.com Schedule/Results (1970 Wisconsin) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/296827 National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Statistics October 19, 2025 Game summaries Penn State Penn State 3 7 6 0 Wisconsin 0 7 9 13 October 3 Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, Wisconsin yes 1 PSU Reitz 35 yard field goal PSU 3-0 2 WIS Ferguson 3 yard run (Jaeger kick) WIS 7-3 2 PSU Edmonds 15 yard pass from Parson (Reitz kick) PSU 10-7 3 WIS Larry Mialik 68 yard pass from Graff (kick failed) Tied WIS 13-10 3 WIS Jaeger 42 yard field WIS 16-10 3 PSU Edmonds 11 yard pass from Parson (kick failed) Tied 16-16 4 8:21 WIS Terry Whittaker 27 yard pass from Neil Graff (Jaeger kick) WIS 23-16 4 WIS Larry Mialik 52 yard pass from Neil Graff (run failed) WIS 29-16 yes "Penn State Dumped, 29-16." Palm Beach Post. 1970 Oct 4. Roster 1970 Wisconsin Badgers f 51 Sr Jim Fedenia C 21 So Rufus Ferguson RB y 33 Sr John Fowee FB 12 Jr Neil Graff QB y 89 Jr Albert Hannah WR 64 Jr Roger Jaeger G K 34 Jr John Krugman FB P 17 Jr Gary Losse QB 30 So Gary Lund FB 23 Sr Randy Marks WR 88 Jr Larry Mialik TE y 44 Jr Lance Moon RB 66 Sr Terry Scheid T 75 Jr Mike Smolcich T 60 Sr Dennis Stephenson G 37 Jr Alan Thompson Alan Thompson (American football) FB y 71 Jr Elbert Walker T 82 Jr Terry Whittaker WR 55 Sr Ed Albright LB y 58 Jr Charles Ballweg LB 59 Jr Dennis Ballweg LB 54 Sr Gary Buss LB 46 So Ron Buss S 19 Sr Nate Butler CB 25 Sr Dan Crooks CB 73 Sr Jim DeLisle y DT 76 Sr Bill Gregory DT y C 24 Jr Neovia Greyer CB 42 Sr Dick Hyland LB 77 Sr Ted Jefferson DE 32 Jr Greg Johnson CB I 81 Sr James Johnson DE 57 So Dave Lokanc LB 62 Sr Keith Nosbusch y DT 87 Jr Bill Poindexter DE 48 So Dave Schrader LB 25 Sr Tom Shinnick RC y 78 So Bob Storck DT 20 Sr Lee Wilder CB 35 Sr Chuck Winfrey LB y 47 Sr Bill Yarborough LB 64 Jr Roger Jaeger G K 34 Jr John Krugman FB P *John Jardine Paul Roach – Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Backs Lew Stueck – Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers Norm Dow – Freshman Coach Stan Kemp – Wide Receivers/Special Teams Jim Martin – Centers and Guards Charlie McBride – Tackles and Tight Ends Dick Teteak – Defensive Line Bob Zeman – Defensive Backs LaVern Van Dyke – Administrative Assistant 1971 NFL draft Wisconsin Badgers Player Position Round Pick NFL club Bill Gregory Defensive tackle 3 77 Dallas Cowboys Dan Crooks Defensive back 13 319 Atlanta Falcons https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1971.htm dead https://web.archive.org/web/20071222092340/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1971.htm 2007-12-22 1971 NFL Draft Listing - Pro-Football-Reference.com References Wisconsin Category:Wisconsin Badgers football seasons Wisconsin Badgers football