1974 Wisconsin Badgers football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1974 Wisconsin Badgers football Big Ten Conference Big Ten 7–4 5–3 John Jardine 5th Ellis Rainsberger 2nd I formation Lew Stueck 2nd 5–2 Gregg Bohlig Gregg Bohlig Mark Zakula Camp Randall Stadium The 1974 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 1974 Big Ten season. In their fifth year under head coach John Jardine, the Badgers compiled a 7–4 record (5–3 in conference games), finished in fourth place in the Big Ten, and outscored opponents by a total of 341 to 243.1974 Wisconsin Badgers Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Footbal June 25, 2025 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/wisconsin/1974-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 112.4 passing yards and 287.5 rushing yards per game. On defense, they gave up an average of 118.6 passing yards and 220.1 rushing yards per game.1971 Wisconsin Badgers Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Footbal June 25, 2025 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/wisconsin/1971.html The team's individual statistical leaders included: quarterback Gregg Bohlig (1,212 passing yards); running back Billy Marek (1,215 rushing yards); and wide receiver Jeff Mack (16 receptions for 353 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 1974 AP September 14 w y Purdue Ross–Ade Stadium West Lafayette, IN 28–14 54,239 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-la-crosse-tribune-badgers-bump-boile/181511448/ The La Crosse Tribune Badgers bump Boilermakers in Big Ten opener September 15, 1974 September 21, 2025 Newspapers.com September 21 w y Nebraska 4 Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI rivalry 21–20 73,381 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-la-crosse-tribune-wisconsin-upsets-n/181492800/ The La Crosse Tribune Wisconsin upsets Nebraska September 22, 1974 September 21, 2025 Newspapers.com September 28 l y y 11 Colorado Folsom Field Boulder, CO 21–24 50,512 https://www.newspapers.com/article/rapid-city-journal-colorado-stuns-badger/181494644/ Rapid City Journal Colorado stuns Badgers September 29, 1974 September 21, 2025 Newspapers.com October 5 w y Missouri Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI 59–20 71,141 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lincoln-journal-star-will-mizzou-history/181491925/ Lincoln Journal Star Will Mizzou history repeat? October 6, 1974 September 21, 2025 Newspapers.com October 12 l y 13 Ohio State 1 Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH 7–52 87,717 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-journal-times-buckeyes-burst-badger/181515541/ The Journal Times Buckeyes burst Badger bubble 52–7 October 13, 1974 September 21, 2025 Newspapers.com October 19 l Michigan 3 Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI 20–24 78,911 https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette-michigan-tips-ba/181515665/ Green Bay Press-Gazette Michigan tips Badgers 24–20 October 20, 1974 September 21, 2025 Newspapers.com October 26 w y Indiana Memorial Stadium Bloomington, IN 35–25 31,453 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kokomo-tribune-badgers-escape-iu-ral/181496819/ The Kokomo Tribune Badgers escape IU rally for 35–25 Big Ten victory October 27, 1974 September 21, 2025 Newspapers.com November 2 l y Michigan State 20 Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI 21–28 78,848 https://www.newspapers.com/article/wisconsin-state-journal-badgers-hobbled/181515784/ Wisconsin State Journal Badgers hobbled by bobbles November 3, 1974 September 21, 2025 Newspapers.com November 9 w y Iowa Kinnick Stadium Iowa City, IA rivalry 28–15 48,300 https://www.newspapers.com/article/evansville-courier-and-press-badgers-sma/181498661/ Evansville Courier & Press Badgers smash Hawkeyes November 10, 1974 September 21, 2025 Newspapers.com November 16 w y Northwestern Dyche Stadium Evanston, IL 52–7 28,533 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-herald-times-marek-scores-4-tds-agai/181497870/ The Herald-Times Marek scores 4 TDs again as Badgers rout Wildcats November 17, 1974 September 21, 2025 Newspapers.com November 23 w Minnesota Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI rivalry 49–14 55,869 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lansing-state-journal-badgers-rip-gopher/181511313/ Lansing State Journal Badgers rip Gophers November 24, 1974 September 21, 2025 Newspapers.com Game summaries Minnesota Billy Marek 304 rush yards, 5 TD Roster 1974 Wisconsin Badgers y 66 Sr Mike Becker G y 82 Jr Tom Belter TE 14 Sr Gregg Bohlig QB C 30 So Larry Canada FB y 85 So Ron Egloff TE y 56 Jr Kevin Gassner G 32 Jr Gerald Gosa FB 75 Sr Bob Johnson T 64 Sr Rick Koeck G 70 Jr Dennis Lick T y 73 Sr Guy LoCascio T 63 So Terry Lyons G 39 Sr Jeff Mack WR 33 Fr Mike Morgan RB 26 Jr Billy Marek RB y 53 Jr Joe Norwick C 88 Sr Jack Novak TE y 27 So Ron Pollard RB 78 Jr John Reimer T 44 So Randy Rose WR 45 Sr Art Sanger WR 32 Jr Ken Starch FB y 68 Jr Terry Stieve G y 29 Sr Selvie Washington RB 3 Sr Jeff White QB 51 Sr Art Zeimetz C 57 Jr Dave Anderson DT 92 Sr Mike Benninger LB 79 Jr Bill Brandt DT 10 Jr Terry Buss S 7 So Pat Collins DE 11 Sr Mark Cullen S 90 Sr Gary Dickert DT 4 Jr Bill Drummond CB 57 Fr Bob Czechowicz DT 4 Jr Bill Drummond DB 49 Jr Jim Franz LB 96 Sr Randy Frokjer DE 54 Fr Mike Grice MG 40 Sr Bill Hazard DE 34 Sr Rick Jakious LB 36 Sr Mike Jenkins MG 28 Jr Rex Jones DB 48 Jr Bill Kazmaier DT y 12 Jr Greg Lewis CB 5 So Tim McConnell CB 62 So Andy Michuda DT 13 Jr Bob Mietz S 24 Sr Alvin Peabody CB 76 So John Rasmussen DT 8 Jr Ken Simmons CB P 65 Sr Mike Vesperman DE 6 Jr Steve Wagner Steve Wagner (American football) S y 21 Sr Jim Wimpress S 47 Sr Mark Zakula DE C 50 Jr John Zimmerman LB 1 Jr Vladmir LaBun K 2 So Vince Lamia K 8 Jr Ken Simmons CB P 41 Sr Stan Williams P *John Jardine Ellis Rainsberger – Offensive Coordinator Lew Stueck – Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers George Chryst – Offensive Line Bob Lee – Wide Receivers Charlie McBride – Offensive Line Dick Selcer – Defensive Backs Bob Spoo – Quarterbacks Dick Teteak – Defensive Line LaVern Van Dyke – Administrative Assistant 1975 NFL draft Wisconsin Badgers Player Position Round Pick NFL club Jack Novak Tight end 12 301 Cincinnati Bengals https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1975.htm dead https://web.archive.org/web/20071221162006/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1975.htm 2007-12-21 1975 NFL Draft Listing - Pro-Football-Reference.com References Wisconsin Category:Wisconsin Badgers football seasons Wisconsin Badgers football