BIG 10 FOOTBALL
HOW WISCONSIN COMPARES
20-year statistical comparison (1999-2019)
Number of wins each season
Points
AP rank
Wins
Wins
Points
AP rank
Illinois
VS
OCT 23
Nebraska
AT
OCT 31
Michigan
AT
NOV 14
Purdue
VS
NOV 7
Iowa
AT
DEC 12
Minnesota
VS
NOV 28
North-western
AT
NOV 21
Indiana
VS
DEC 5
Seasons: 122 (1899 to 2020)
Conferences: Big Ten, Western, MVIAA, Ind
Conference championships: 12
Bowl record: 33 Bowls, 17-15-1
Iowa Hawkeyes history
Seasons: 121 (1900 to 2020)
Conf.: Big Ten, Big 12, Big 8, Big 7, Big 6, MVIAA, Ind
Conference championships: 43
Bowl record: 53 Bowls, 26-27
Nebraska Cornhuskers history
Nebraska
Indiana
Iowa
Maryland
Michigan
Michigan State
Minnesota
Illinois
Northwestern
Ohio State
Penn State
Purdue
Rutgers
Nebraska
Indiana
Iowa
Maryland
Michigan
Michigan State
Minnesota
Illinois
Northwestern
Ohio State
Penn State
Purdue
Rutgers
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Wins
Average points scored each game
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SOURCES: State Journal research; State Journal file photos; Associated Press photos; bigten.org; sports-reference.com
SOURCES: State Journal research; State Journal file photos; Associated Press photos; bigten.org; sports-reference.com
Seasons: 127 (1892 to 2020)
Conferences: Big Ten, Western, Ind
Conference championships: 8
Bowl record: 15 Bowls, 5-10
Northwestern Wildcats history
Seasons: 129 (1892 to 2020)
Conferences: Big Ten, Western, Ind
Conference championships: 18
Bowl record: 21 Bowls, 9-12
Minnesota Golden Gophers history
Seasons: 106 (1869 to 2020)
Conferences: Big Ten, American, Big East, Ind
Conference championships: 1
Bowl record: 10 Bowls, 6-4
Rutgers Scarlet Knights history
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Indiana
Iowa
Maryland
Michigan
Michigan State
Minnesota
Illinois
Northwestern
Ohio State
Penn State
Purdue
Rutgers
Illinois
Rutgers
Purdue
Penn State
Ohio State
Northwestern
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Minnesota
Michigan State
Michigan
Maryland
Iowa
Indiana
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Indiana
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Maryland
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Michigan State
Minnesota
Illinois
Northwestern
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Penn State
Purdue
Rutgers
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Rutgers
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Maryland
Iowa
Indiana
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Indiana
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Maryland
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Ohio State
Penn State
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Rutgers
Illinois
Rutgers
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Wisconsin
Number of wins each season
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Indiana
Iowa
Maryland
Michigan
Michigan St.
Minnesota
Illinois
Northwestern
Ohio State
Penn State
Purdue
Rutgers
Illinois
Rutgers
Purdue
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Michigan
Maryland
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Indiana
Average points scored each game
Nebraska
Indiana
Iowa
Maryland
Michigan
Michigan St.
Minnesota
Illinois
Northwestern
Ohio State
Penn State
Purdue
Rutgers
Illinois
Rutgers
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Nebraska
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Michigan
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Indiana
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WISCONSIN
FOOTBALL
Did you know?
The land was originally used for training Wisconsin troops during the Civil War and is named after Wisconsin's first wartime governor, Alexander W. Randall.
A tradition, which began in 1998, takes place between the third and fourth quarter when fans jump to the song "Jump Around" by the House of Pain.
Camp Randall Stadium
Opened: 1917
Current capacity: 80,321
Seating chart
Seasons: 129 (1892 to 2020)
Conferences: Big Ten, Western, Ind
Conference championships: 14
Bowl record: 31 Bowls, 16-15
Wisconsin BADGERS history
With senior Jack Coan’s foot injury putting him out indefinitely, it’s time for Mertz to take the reins of the UW offense. A four-star recruit, Mertz’s arm talent is unquestionable. How quickly he can effectively run the offense is yet to be seen.
POSITION
QUARTERBACK
YEAR
Redshirt freshman
HOMETOWN
Overland Park, KS
HEIGHT
6'3"
WEIGHT
224 BS
#5
Graham Mertz
Steve Apps/State Journal
Watson will take over as the lead back after the departure of Jonathan Taylor, but expect him to split carries with others. He tallied 331 yards and two TDs last year.
POSITION
Running back
YEAR
Sophomore
HOMETOWN
Austin, Tx
HEIGHT
5'11"
WEIGHT
228 LBS
#14
Nakia Watson
AP Photo/Chris O'Meara
Ferguson was the second-leading receiver on last year’s 10-4 team, but he’s poised to produce more as a receiver in 2020.
He averaged 12.3 yards per catch a year ago.
POSITION
TIGHT END
YEAR
Junior
HOMETOWN
MADISON, WI
HEIGHT
6'5"
WEIGHT
245 LBS
#84
Jake Ferguson
Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire
Rand recovered from a
2018 injury and played
well in 2019, posting 27 tackles, 3 of which were for loss. Rand leads an experienced defensive line in 2020, one looking to create more pressure on QBs.
POSITION
defensive end
YEAR
Senior
HOMETOWN
Chandler, AZ
HEIGHT
6'2"
WEIGHT
285 LBS
#93
Garrett Rand
Steve Apps/State Journal
Sanborn led the Badgers with 80 tackles and tied for the team lead with 3 interceptions last year. A do-it-all linebacker, Sanborn is on watch lists as the
nation’s top linebacker and defensive player.
POSITION
INside linebacker
YEAR
Junior
HOMETOWN
Zurich, IL
HEIGHT
6'2"
WEIGHT
236 LBS
#57
Jack Sanborn
AP Photo/
David Stluka
With 41 games played entering the season, Burrell is one of the most experienced players on the team. A team captain, Burrell will look to build on the 3 interceptions and 6 pass breakups he posted a year ago.
#25
Eric Burrell
POSITION
Safety
YEAR
SENIOR
HOMETOWN
Severn, MD
HEIGHT
6'0"
WEIGHT
203 LBS
AP Photo/Morry Gash
OFFENSE
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PLAYER
DEFENSE
BADGERS TO WATCH
Seasons: 129 (1892 to 2020)
Conferences: Big Ten, Western, Ind
Conference championships: 8
Bowl record: 19 Bowls, 10-9
Purdue Boilermakers history
Seasons: 122 (1899 to 2020)
Conferences: Big Ten, Western, Ind
Conference championships: 2
Bowl record: 12 Bowls, 3-9
Indiana Hoosiers history
Seasons: 131 (1881 to 2020)
Conferences: Big Ten, Western, Ind
Conference championships: 42
Bowl record: 48 Bowls, 21-27
Michigan Wolverines history
Seasons: 129 (1892 to 2020)
Conferences: Big Ten, Western, Ind
Conference championships: 15
Bowl record: 19 Bowls, 8-11
Illinois Fighting Illini history
Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Did you know?
The land was originally used for training Wisconsin troops during the Civil War and is named after Wisconsin's first wartime governor, Alexander W. Randall.
A tradition, which began in 1998, takes place between the third and fourth quarter when fans jump to the song "Jump Around" by the House of Pain.
Camp Randall Stadium
Opened: 1917
Current capacity: 80,321
Seating chart
POSITION
QUARTERBACK
YEAR
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN
HOMETOWN
Overland Park, KS
HEIGHT
6'3"
WEIGHT
224 BS
#5
Graham Mertz
Steve Apps/State Journal
With senior Jack Coan’s injury putting him out indefinitely, it’s time for Mertz to take the reins of the UW offense. A four-star recruit, Mertz’s arm talent is unquestionable. How quickly he can effectively run the offense is yet to be seen.
POSITION
Running back
YEAR
Sophomore
HOMETOWN
Austin, TX
HEIGHT
5'11"
WEIGHT
228 LBS
#14
Nakia Watson
AP Photo/Chris O'Meara
Watson will take over as the lead back after the departure of Jonathan Taylor, but expect him to split carries with others. He tallied 331 yards and two TDs last year.
POSITION
TIGHT END
YEAR
Junior
HOMETOWN
MADISON, WI
HEIGHT
6'5"
WEIGHT
245 LBS
#84
Jake Ferguson
Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire
Ferguson finished second on the team in catches (36), receiving yards (456) and receiving touchdowns (4) as a redshirt freshman and enters 2019 as a breakout candidate in UW’s offense.
POSITION
defensive end
YEAR
Senior
HOMETOWN
Chandler, AZ
HEIGHT
6'2"
WEIGHT
285 LBS
#93
Garrett Rand
Steve Apps/State Journal
Rand recovered from a 2018 injury and played well in 2019, posting 27 tackles, 3 of which were for loss. Rand leads an experienced defensive line in 2020, one looking to create more pressure on QBs.
POSITION
INside linebacker
YEAR
Junior
HOMETOWN
Lake Zurich, IL
HEIGHT
6'2"
WEIGHT
236 LBS
#57
Jack Sanborn
AP Photo/David Stluka
Sanborn led the Badgers with 80 tackles and tied for the team lead with 3 interceptions last year. A do-it-all linebacker, Sanborn is on watch lists as the nation’s top linebacker and defensive player.
YEAR
SENIOR
HOMETOWN
Severn, MD
HEIGHT
6'0"
WEIGHT
203 LBS
POSITION
Safety
#25
Eric Burrell
AP Photo/Morry Gash
With 41 games played entering the season, Burrell is one of the most experienced players on the team. A team captain, Burrell will look to build on the 3 interceptions and 6 pass breakups he posted a year ago.
OFFENSE
TAP
PLAYER
DEFENSE
BADGERS TO WATCH
AP Photo/Morry Gash
WISCONSIN
FOOTBALL
Seasons: 129 (1892 to 2020)
Conferences: Big Ten, Western, Ind
Conference championships: 14
Bowl record: 31 Bowls, 16-15
Wisconsin BADGERS history
Seasons: 129 (1892 to 2020)
Conferences: Big Ten, Western, Ind
Conference championships: 18
Bowl record: 21 Bowls, 9-12
Minnesota Golden Gophers history
Wisconsin
Wisconsin
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