1973 Wisconsin Badgers football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1973 Wisconsin Badgers football Big Ten Conference Big Ten 4–7 3–5 John Jardine 4th Ellis Rainsberger 1st I formation Lew Stueck 4th 5–2 Mike Webster Chris Davis Jim Schymanski Mike Webster Camp Randall Stadium The 1973 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 1973 Big Ten season. In their fourth year under head coach John Jardine, the Badgers compiled a 4–7 record (3–5 in conference games), finished in eighth place in the Big Ten, and were outscored by a total of 237 to 216.1973 Wisconsin Badgers Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Footbal June 25, 2025 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/wisconsin/1973-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 111.2 passing yards and 238.7 rushing yards per game. On defense, they gave up an average of 114.3 passing yards and 244.3 rushing yards per game.1973 Wisconsin Badgers Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Footbal June 25, 2025 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/wisconsin/1973.html The team's individual statistical leaders included: quarterback Gregg Bohlig (1,211 passing yards); running back Billy Marek (1,207 rushing yards); and tight end Jack Novak (13 receptions for 282 yards). Chris Davis, Jim Schymanski, and Mike Webster were the team captains.Wisconsin Football 2020 Fact Book, p. 145. Webster 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): Webster (AP-1, UPI-1); Marek at running back (AP-1, UPI-2); Dennis Lick at offensive tackle (AP-2, UPI-2); Jim Schymanski at defensive line (AP-2); and Jeff Mack at end/receiver (UPI-2).1973 AP All Big Ten Football Team Piqua Daily Call November 27, 1973 11 https://www.newspapers.com/image/43056027/?terms=franklin%2Bgriffin%2BhobanBucks, Wolves Dominate: Buckeyes Place 10 On All-Big Ten Team The Times Recorder (Zanesville, Ohio) November 28, 1973 11B https://www.newspapers.com/image/78749989/?terms=franklin%2Bgriffin%2Bhoban%2B%22united%2Bpress%22 The Badgers played their home games at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Schedule 1973 AP September 15 l Purdue Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI 13–14 58,265 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-post-crescent-purdue-edges-wisconsin/181868367/ The Post-Crescent Purdue edges Wisconsin, 14–13 September 16, 1973 September 27, 2025 Newspapers.com September 22 l y Colorado 19 Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI 25–28 58,237 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-duluth-news-tribune-badger-rally-fal/181715101/ The Duluth News Tribune Badger rally falls short September 23, 1973 September 27, 2025 Newspapers.com September 29 l y y Nebraska 2 Memorial Stadium Lincoln, NE rivalry 16–20 76,279 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-arizona-republic-huskers-all-out-to/181710044/ The Arizona Republic Huskers all out to top Badgers, 20–16 September 30, 1973 September 27, 2025 Newspapers.com October 6 w y Wyoming Camp Randal Stadium Madison, WI 37–28 60,715 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-la-crosse-tribune-uw-stops-wyoming-3/156842660/ The La Crosse Tribune UW stops Wyoming 37–28 October 7, 1973 October 9, 2024 Newspapers.com October 13 l Ohio State 1 Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI 0–24 77,413 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-des-moines-register-griffin-no-1-b/181866133/ The Des Moines Register Griffin, No. 1 Buckeyes stomp Badgers October 14, 1973 September 27, 2025 Newspapers.com October 20 l y Michigan 4 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI 6–35 87,273 M Shows Ol' Grads How It's Done Detroit Free Press Curt Sylvester October 21, 1973 1E, 4E https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5645628/m_shows_ol_grads_how_its_done/ Newspapers.com June 27, 2016 October 27 w y Indiana Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI 31–7 66,365 https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette-badgers-win-on-h/181869218/ Green Bay Press-Gazette Badgers win on Hoosier bobbles October 28, 1973 September 27, 2025 Newspapers.com November 4 l y Michigan State Spartan Stadium East Lansing, MI 0–21 54,010 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-rapids-press-spartans-whip-bad/181868116/ The Grand Rapids Press Spartans whip Badgers, 21–0 November 4, 1973 September 27, 2025 Newspapers.com November 10 w Iowa Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI rivalry 35–7 55,560 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-la-crosse-tribune-wisconsin-whips-io/181869294/ The La Crosse Tribune Wisconsin whips Iowa November 11, 1973 September 27, 2025 Newspapers.com November 17 w Northwestern Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI 36–34 46,248 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star-bohlig-strike-sink/181869021/ The Indianapolis Star Bohlig strike sinks Wildcats November 18, 1973 September 27, 2025 Newspapers.com November 24 l y Minnesota Memorial Stadium Minneapolis, MN rivalry 17–19 34,412 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-palm-beach-post-upchurch-triggers-mi/181866945/ The Palm Beach Post-Times Upchurch triggers Minnesota victory November 25, 1973 September 27, 2025 Newspapers.com Schedule/Results (1973 Wisconsin) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/364118 National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Statistics September 27, 2025 Game summaries Ohio State Wisconsin Badgers 2; text-align:center collapsed #1 Ohio State Buckeyes (3–0) at Wisconsin Badgers (1–3) October 13 1:00 p.m. Ohio State 7 0 7 10 Wisconsin 0 0 0 0 Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, Wisconsin 77,413 Sunny, 68 F C Glenn Fortin First quarter OSU – Bruce Elia 1-yard run (Blair Conway kick), 0:18. Ohio State 7–0. Drive: Second quarter No scoring Third quarter OSU – Cornelius Greene 2-yard run (Blair Conway kick), 11:29. Ohio State 14–0. Drive: Fourth quarter OSU – Blair Conway 36-yard field goal, 11:12. Ohio State 17–0. Drive: OSU – Bruce Elia 1-yard run (Blair Conway kick), 5:09. Ohio State 24–0. Drive: Top passers OSU – Cornelius Greene – 1/6, 22 yard, INT WIS – Gregg Bohlig – 9/18, 98 yards, INT Top rushers OSU – Archie Griffin – 29 rushes, 169 yards, TD WIS – Billy Marek – 13 rushes, 49 yards Top receivers OSU – Fred Pagac – 1 reception, 22 yards WIS – Art Sanger – 2 receptions, 35 yards Roster 1973 Wisconsin Badgers y 76 Sr Greg Apkarian OT 33 Sr Jim Bachuber FB 66 Sr Mike Becker G y 14 Jr Gregg Bohlig QB 63 Sr Bob Braun G 30 Fr Larry Canada FB y 17 Sr Larry Clawson QB 72 Sr Chuck Deerwester OT 18 Sr Mike Harrington WR 75 Jr Bob Johnson T 22 So Duane Johnson RB 64 Jr Rick Koeck G 9 So Dan Kopina QB 70 So Dennis Lick OT y 39 Jr Jeff Mack WR 61 Sr Dennis Manic G 26 So Billy Marek RB y 88 Jr Jack Novak TE y 27 Fr Ron Pollard RB 87 Jr Rod Rhodes WR 42 Sr Greg Salen WR 45 Jr Art Sanger WR 42 Sr Greg Salen WR 67 Sr Dan Schroeder G 32 So Ken Starch FB y 91 Sr Jon Stewart TE 68 So Terry Stieve OG y 29 Jr Selvie Washington RB 51 Sr Mike Webster C y C 41 Jr Stan Williams TE P 92 Jr Mike Benninger LB 58 Sr Ed Bosold DE 10 So Terry Buss S 28 Fr Pat Collins CB 11 Jr Mark Cullen S 93 Fr Carl Davis DE 19 Sr Chris Davis S C 90 Jr Gary Dickert DT 49 So Jim Franz LB 99 Sr Kevin Froelich DT 35 Sr Bob Hanssen LB 54 Sr Brian Harney MG 34 Jr Rick Jakious LB 36 Jr Mike Jenkins MG 57 Fr Tom Jones DT 38 Sr Mike Levenhagen DE 12 So Greg Lewis CB 24 Jr Alvin Peabody CB 76 Fr John Rasmussen DT 97 Sr Steve Riese DT 74 Sr Jim Schymanski DT C 81 Sr Mike Seifert DT 8 So Ken Simmons CB P 20 Sr John Smith DB 65 Jr Mike Vesperman DE 6 So Steve Wagner Steve Wagner (American football) S y 47 Jr Mark Zakula DE 50 So John Zimmerman LB 7 Sr Rich Barrios K 2 Fr Vince Lamia K 8 So Ken Simmons CB P 41 Jr Stan Williams TE P *John Jardine Ellis Rainsberger – Offensive Coordinator Lew Stueck – Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers George Chryst – Offensive Line Jim Martin – Wide Receivers Charlie McBride – Offensive Line Dick Selcer – Defensive Backs Bob Spoo – Quarterbacks Dick Teteak – Defensive Line LaVern Van Dyke – Administrative Assistant 1974 NFL draft Wisconsin Badgers Player Position Round Pick NFL club Mike Webster Center 5 125 Pittsburgh Steelers Mike Seifert Defensive End 13 327 Cleveland Browns https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1974.htm dead https://web.archive.org/web/20071221162001/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1974.htm 2007-12-21 1974 NFL Draft Listing - Pro-Football-Reference.com References Wisconsin Category:Wisconsin Badgers football seasons Wisconsin Badgers football