1975 Wisconsin Badgers football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1975 Wisconsin Badgers football Big Ten Conference Big Ten 4–6–1 3–4–1 John Jardine 6th Lew Stueck 6th 5–2 Billy Marek Terry Stieve Steve Wagner Camp Randall Stadium The 1975 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 1975 Big Ten season. In their sixth year under head coach John Jardine, the Badgers compiled a 4–6–1 record (3–4–1 in conference games), finished in sixth place in the Big Ten, and were outscored by a total of 269 to 174.1975 Wisconsin Badgers Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Footbal June 25, 2025 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/wisconsin/1975-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 86.4 passing yards and 223.6 rushing yards per game. On defense, they gave up an average of 65.2 passing yards and 317.3 rushing yards per game.1975 Wisconsin Badgers Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Footbal June 25, 2025 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/wisconsin/1975.html The team's individual statistical leaders included: quarterback Mike Carroll (708 passing yards); running back Billy Marek (1,281 rushing yards); and wide receiver Ray Bailey (18 receptions for 223 yards). Bohlig and Mark Zakula were the team captains.Wisconsin Football 2020 Fact Book, p. 145. Bohlig was selected as the team's most valuable player.Wisconsin Football 2020 Fact Book, p. 140. Five Wisconsin players received first- or second-team All-Big Ten honors from the Associated Press (AP) or United Press International (UPI): Marek at running back (AP-1, UPI-1); Dennis Lick at offensive tackle (AP-1, UPI-1); Jack Novak at end/receiver (AP-2, UPI-1); Terry Stieve at offensive guard (AP-2, UPI-2); and Rick Jakious at linebacker (AP-2).All-Big Ten selections The Daily Northwestern November 26, 1974 13 https://www.newspapers.com/image/38642016/?terms=griffin%2Blick%2Bperretta%2B%22associated%2Bpress%22Buckeyes Dominate All-Big Ten Team Ludington Daily News (UPI story) November 27, 1974 6 https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=110&dat=19741123&id=z5BaAAAAIBAJ&sjid=Q0oDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6547,4952659Many Buckeyes on all Big Ten Ed Sainsbury The Bryan Times (UPI story) November 27, 1974 9 https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=799&dat=19741126&id=KcAwAAAAIBAJ&sjid=-VEDAAAAIBAJ&pg=2549,5033986 The Badgers played their home games at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Schedule 1975 AP September 13 l Michigan 2 Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI 6–23 79,022 U-M Chills Badgers, 23-6 Detroit Free Press Curt Sylvester September 15, 1975 1E, 4E https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9201622/um_chills_badgers_236/ Newspapers.com September 20 w y South Dakota Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI 48–7 65,566 Butler Tom UW pours it on Coyotes https://www.newspapers.com/clip/92361462/wisconsin-state-journal/ Wisconsin State Journal Madison, Wisconsin September 21, 1975 25 January 11, 2022 Newspapers.com Butler Tom Marek gets three in UW spree (continued) https://www.newspapers.com/clip/92361589/wisconsin-state-journal/ Wisconsin State Journal Madison, Wisconsin September 21, 1975 27 January 11, 2022 Newspapers.com September 27 l y y Missouri 5 Faurot Field Columbia, MO 21–27 62,222 https://www.newspapers.com/article/dayton-daily-news-missouri-overcomes-mar/181203538/ Dayton Daily News Missouri overcomes Marek's record runs September 28, 1975 September 16, 2025 Newspapers.com October 4 l y Kansas Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI 7–41 76,097 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-la-crosse-tribune-kansas-shocks-badg/181202675/ The La Crosse Tribune Kansas shocks Badgers, 41–7 October 5, 1975 September 16, 2025 Newspapers.com October 11 w y Purdue Ross–Ade Stadium West Lafayette, IN 17–14 62,406 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kokomo-tribune-boilers-lose-big-lead/181208485/ The Kokomo Tribune Boilers lose big lead, drop Big Ten decision to Badgers October 12, 1975 September 16, 2025 Newspapers.com October 18 l y Ohio State 1 Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH 0–56 87,820 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-lima-news-seven-buckeyes-score-tds-a/181206296/ The Lima News Seven Buckeyes score TDs as OSU blasts Badgers 56–0 October 19, 1975 September 16, 2025 Newspapers.com October 25 w y Northwestern Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI 17–14 78,902 https://www.newspapers.com/article/wisconsin-state-journal-marek-delivers-f/181209004/ Wisconsin State Journal Marek delivers for Badgers October 26, 1975 September 16, 2025 Newspapers.com November 1 w Illinois Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI 18–9 78,868 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-pantagraph-mareks-ground-binge-lift/181208060/ The Pantagraph Marek's ground binge lifts Wisconsin over Illini, 18–9 November 2, 1975 September 16, 2025 Newspapers.com November 8 l y Iowa Kinnick Stadium Iowa City, IA rivalry 28–45 54,650 https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette-iowa-shocks-badg/181209109/ Green Bay Press-Gazette Iowa shocks Badgers 45–28 November 9, 1975 September 16, 2025 Newspapers.com November 15 t Indiana Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI 9–9 65,317 https://www.newspapers.com/article/wisconsin-state-journal-uw-indiana-batt/181209190/ Wisconsin State Journal UW, Indiana battle fruitlessly November 16, 1975 September 16, 2025 Newspapers.com November 22 l y Minnesota Memorial Stadium Minneapolis, MN rivalry 3–24 37,578 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-post-crescent-dungy-leads-gophers-pa/181209276/ The Post-Crescent Dungy leads Gophers past UW November 23, 1975 September 16, 2025 Newspapers.com Game summaries Northwestern Northwestern 7 7 0 0 Wisconsin 3 7 7 0 October 25 Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, WI 78,902 yes 1 NW Boykin 1 yard run (Mirkopulos kick) NW 7-0 1 WIS La Bun 50 yard field goal NW 7-3 2 WIS Billy Marek 1 yard run (Lamla kick) WIS 10-7 2 NW Yelvington 5 yard pass from Dean (Mirkopulos kick) NW 14-10 3 WIS Billy Marek 54 yard run (Lamla kick) WIS 17-14 yes Billy Marek became the 30th player in NCAA history to rush for over 3,000 yards in a career.Eugene Register-Guard. 1975 Oct 26. Roster 1975 Wisconsin Badgers y 81 Jr Ray Bailey WR 82 Sr Tom Belter WR 30 Jr Larry Canada FB y 15 Jr Mike Carroll QB 17 Fr Anthony Dudley QB 85 Jr Ron Egloff TE y 38 Sr Rufus Floyd RB 56 Sr Kevin Gassner G 11 Fr Charles Green QB 22 Sr Duane Johnson RB 74 So Tom Kaltenberg T 9 Sr Dan Kopina QB 40 Sr Bob Leppla WR 70 Sr Dennis Lick T y 60 So Steve Lick G 63 Jr Terry Lyons G 26 Sr Billy Marek RB y 25 Fr Ira Matthews RB y 58 So Al Minter C 33 So Mike Morgan Mike Morgan (running back) RB y 53 Sr Joe Norwick C 78 Sr John Reimer T 44 Jr Randy Rose WR 71 Jr Karel Schliksbier T 32 Sr Ken Starch FB y 68 Sr Terry Stieve G y C 89 So Jeff Walsh TE 75 Sr Dave Anderson DT 79 Sr Bill Brandt DT 82 Fr Mike Burt DE 41 Jr Rick Christian S 7 Jr Pat Collins DE 55 Jr Dave Cotteau DT 14 Fr Dave Crossen LB 22 Jr Terry Cunningham S 57 So Bob Czechowicz DT 94 Jr Tom Czechowicz MG 23 Fr Ken Dixon DB 4 Sr Bill Drummond DB 21 Fr Scott Erdmann S 49 Sr Jim Franz LB 8 Fr Greg Gordon CB 54 So Mike Grice MG 37 Fr Lawrence Johnson Lawrence Johnson (American football) CB y 28 Sr Rex Jones DB 43 Jr Mike Kelly LB 37 So Gary Little LB 25 Sr Rich Lucas S 12 Sr Greg Lewis CB 5 Jr Tim McConnell CB 62 Jr Andy Michuda DT 76 Jr John Rasmussen DT 8 Sr Ken Simmons CB 47 Jr Scott Sklare LB 35 So Dennis Stejskal DE 6 Sr Steve Wagner Steve Wagner (American football) CB y C 50 Sr John Zimmerman LB 1 Sr Vladimir LaBun K 2 Jr Vince Lamia K 3 So Dick Milaeger P *John Jardine Lew Stueck – Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers Gary Blackney – Defensive Backs George Chryst – Offensive Line Bob Lee – Wide Receivers Charlie McBride – Offensive Line Bob Spoo – Quarterbacks Mike Stock – Running Backs Dick Teteak – Defensive Line LaVern Van Dyke – Administrative Assistant 1976 NFL draft Wisconsin Badgers Player Position Round Pick NFL club Dennis Lick Offensive tackle 1 8 Chicago Bears Steve Wagner Defensive back 5 133 Minnesota Vikings Terry Stieve Guard 6 160 New Orleans Saints https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1976.htm dead https://web.archive.org/web/20071221231848/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1976.htm 2007-12-21 1976 NFL Draft Listing - Pro-Football-Reference.com References Wisconsin Category:Wisconsin Badgers football seasons Wisconsin Badgers football