Madison
Wisconsin
RECORD
4-1
CONFERENCE
Big Ten
PF / PA
158/83
Last 15 games
6-9 in the last 15 · 16.9 scored · 22.1 allowed LOST 14-38 scored 14 · allowed 38 See game LOST 10-27 scored 10 · allowed 27 See game LOST 10-24 scored 10 · allowed 24 See game LOST 0-37 scored 0 · allowed 37 See game LOST 0-34 scored 0 · allowed 34 See game LOST 7-21 scored 7 · allowed 21 See game WON 13-10 scored 13 · allowed 10 See game LOST 7-31 scored 7 · allowed 31 See game WON 27-10 scored 27 · allowed 10 See game LOST 7-17 scored 7 · allowed 17 See game LOST 13-41 scored 13 · allowed 41 See game WON 36-9 scored 36 · allowed 9 See game WON 54-10 scored 54 · allowed 10 See game WON 24-20 scored 24 · allowed 20 See game WON 31-3 scored 31 · allowed 3 See game
Points scored, win Points scored, loss Points allowed
Data highlights
All-time record
750-529-52
.583 since 1892
Best season
9-0
1901
10-win seasons
13
Latest 2019
Winning seasons
85
of 134 completed
Next games
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Head coachLuke Fickell Head coach since2023
Record at Wisconsin20-22
Seasons4
Bowl trips1
Season stats
Points per game31.6 10th
Points allowed16.6 7th
Total yards per game379.4 15th
Yards per play6.2 10th
Rush yards per game153.0 11th
Season
Unit
Offense
56 players
Defense
54 players
Special teams
7 players| No | Player | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 94 | Brady Melum | PK |
| 97 | Gavin Lahm | PK |
| 90 | Will Kelly | P |
| 91 | Sean West | P |
| 98 | Ethan Tranel | P |
| 46 | James Roe | LS |
| 48 | Andrew Goodman | LS |
Rosters from CollegeFootballData, by season. Pick a year above.
Recent results
2026-10-03 FINAL W
Michigan State 
3 : 31 Wisconsin
3 : 31 Wisconsin 2026-09-26 FINAL W
Wisconsin 24 : 20
Penn State
24 : 20 Penn State 2026-09-12 FINAL W
Western Illinois 
9 : 36 Wisconsin
9 : 36 Wisconsin 
10
2025-11-08 FINAL W
Washington 
10 : 13 Wisconsin
10 : 13 Wisconsin 2025-10-25 FINAL L
Wisconsin 7 : 21
Oregon
7 : 21 Oregon 
34The latest 12 games. Every season: Wisconsin record by year.
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Wisconsin vs Purdue
Game page vs Purdue Points per game
31.6
10th in the Big Ten
Points allowed
16.6
7th in the Big Ten
Total yards per game
379.4
15th in the Big Ten
Yards per play
6.2
10th in the Big Ten
Rush yards per game
153.0
11th in the Big Ten
Pass yards per game
226.4
13th in the Big Ten
First downs per game
18.0
17th in the Big Ten
Third-down rate
44.1%
9th in the Big Ten
Turnover margin
-2
15th in the Big Ten
Takeaways
4
14th in the Big Ten
Sacks
7
12th in the Big Ten
Sacks allowed
3
1st in the Big Ten
Penalty yards per game
51.2
9th in the Big Ten
Time of possession
28:38
15th in the Big Ten
Season by season
Record
4-1
Conference
In progress
Points for / against
31.6 / 16.6
Postseason
In progress
| Season | Record | PPG | PA | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4-1 | 31.6 | 16.6 | In progress |
| 2025 | 4-8 | 12.8 | 21.6 | No bowl |
| 2024 | 5-7 | 22.6 | 23.1 | No bowl |
| 2023 | 7-6 | 23.5 | 20.2 | Lost ReliaQuest Bowl |
| 2022 | 7-6 | 26.3 | 20.2 | Won Guaranteed Rate Bowl |
| 2021 | 9-4 | 25.4 | 16.2 | Won SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl |
| 2020 | 4-3 | 25.1 | 17.4 | Won Duke's Mayo Bowl |
| 2019 | 10-4 | 34.1 | 16.9 | Lost ROSE BOWL GAME PRESENTED BY NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL |
| 2018 | 8-5 | 29.7 | 22.6 | Won NEW ERA PINSTRIPE BOWL |
| 2017 | 13-1 | 33.8 | 13.9 | Won Bowl game |
| 2016 | 11-3 | 28.4 | 15.6 | Won GOODYEAR COTTON BOWL CLASSIC |
| 2015 | 10-3 | 26.8 | 13.7 | Won NATIONAL FUNDING HOLIDAY BOWL |
| 2014 | 11-3 | 34.6 | 20.8 | Won OUTBACK BOWL |
| 2013 | 9-4 | 34.8 | 16.3 | Lost CAPITAL ONE BOWL |
| 2012 | 8-6 | 29.6 | 19.1 | Lost ROSE BOWL GAME PRESENTED BY VIZIO |
| 2011 | 11-3 | 44.1 | 19.0 | Lost ROSE BOWL GAME PRESENTED BY VIZIO |
| 2010 | 11-2 | 41.5 | 20.5 | Lost ROSE BOWL GAME PRESENTED BY VIZIO |
| 2009 | 10-3 | 31.8 | 21.8 | Won Bowl game |
Who gets the ball: share of plays, 2026 season
The share of Wisconsin's offensive plays on which each player threw the ball, ran it or was targeted. College programs do not publish snap counts; this is the closest public measure.
| Player | Pos | All plays | Pass plays | Run plays | 3rd down |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Joseph | QB | 61.9% | 99.3% | 30.2% | 76.5% |
| Darrion Dupree | RB | 16.5% | 6.3% | 26.4% | 8.8% |
| Abu Sama III | RB | 15.8% | 2.2% | 31.0% | 10.0% |
| Tyrell Henry | WR | 14.2% | 29.4% | 1.3% | 25.0% |
| Bryan Jackson | RB | 13.1% | 2.7% | 21.4% | 5.0% |
| Eugene Hilton Jr. | WR | 6.8% | 14.0% | 0.6% | 10.3% |
| Nate Palmer | RB | 6.2% | 0.0% | 14.0% | 7.4% |
| Jacob Harris | TE | 5.8% | 12.6% | 0.0% | 7.4% |
| Chris Brooks Jr. | WR | 5.5% | 11.9% | 0.0% | 4.4% |
| Grant Stec | TE | 3.9% | 7.2% | 0.0% | 3.6% |
| Ryan Hopkins | QB | 3.3% | 0.0% | 5.5% | 3.6% |
| Emmett Bork | TE | 3.1% | 6.6% | 0.0% | 3.6% |
| Shamar Rigby | WR | 2.7% | 5.5% | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Ryan Schwendeman | TE | 1.5% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 3.2% |
Pass plays and run plays: the share of those plays that went through the player. Source: CollegeFootballData via our data hub.
Strength of schedule
Opponents by win total, week by week, with remaining-schedule difficulty
Avg opponent wins, 2025
5.5
FBS average
6.4
Played
5.2
Remaining
5.7
2026 weekly schedule
A · 1 H · 2 
H · 3 A · 4 H · 5 BYEWk 6
A · 7 H · 8 A · 9 H · 10 A · 11 A · 12 
H · 13 BYEWk 14
BYEWk 15
Tougher than average Easier than average · number = opponent's win total
Wisconsin 2026 opponents
| Wk | Opponent | Site | Opp wins | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Notre Dame | @ | 10 | Played |
| 2 | Western Illinois | vs | 1 | Played |
| 3 | Eastern Michigan | vs | 4 | Played |
| 4 | Penn State | @ | 7 | Played |
| 5 | Michigan State | vs | 4 | Played |
| 7 | UCLA | @ | 3 | Upcoming |
| 8 | USC | vs | 9 | Upcoming |
| 9 | Iowa | @ | 9 | Upcoming |
| 10 | Rutgers | vs | 5 | Upcoming |
| 11 | Maryland | @ | 4 | Upcoming |
| 12 | Purdue | @ | 2 | Upcoming |
| 13 | Minnesota | vs | 8 | Upcoming |
Opponent strength = each opponent's win total in 2025, its last full season (records-based, no betting win totals are used). Schedule and records from CollegeFootballData. See the full conference strength-of-schedule ranking.
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Frequently asked questions
What conference is Wisconsin in?
Wisconsin plays in the Big Ten.
Has Wisconsin ever won a national championship?
No. Wisconsin has not claimed a national championship.
Who is the Wisconsin head coach in 2026?
Luke Fickell is the Wisconsin head coach for the 2026 season.