The 1970 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 1970 Big Ten season. In their first year under head coach John Jardine, the Badgers compiled a 4–5–1 record (3–4 in conference games), tied for fifth place in the Big Ten, and outscored opponents by a total of 198 to 195.[1][2]
The Badgers gained an average of 145.2 passing yards and 147.7 rushing yards per game. On defense, they gave up an average of 155.8 passing yards and 192.1 rushing yards per game.[3] The team's individual statistical leaders included: quarterback Neil Graff (1,313 passing yards); running back Rufus Ferguson (588 rushing yards); and tight end Larry Mialik (33 receptions for 702 yards).[3]
Defensive end Bill Gregory was the team captain.[4] Linebacker Chuck Winfrey was selected as the team's most valuable player.[5] Four Wisconsin players received first- or second-team All-Big Ten honors from the Associated Press (AP) or United Press International (UPI): Gregory at defensive end (AP-1, UPI-1); Chuck Winfrey at linebacker (AP-1, UPI-1); Larry Mialik at split end (AP-1); and Jim DeLisle at defensive tackle (AP-2, UPI-2).[6][7]
The Badgers played their home games at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
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| September 19 | at No. 18 Oklahoma* | | L 7–21 | 58,100 | |
| September 26 | TCU* | | T 14–14 | 61,539 | [8] |
| October 3 | No. 16 Penn State* | - Camp Randall Stadium
- Madison, WI
| W 29–16 | 55,204 | |
| October 10 | at Iowa | | L 14–24 | 53,622 | |
| October 17 | Northwestern | - Camp Randall Stadium
- Madison, WI
| L 14–24 | 65,278 | |
| October 24 | at Indiana | | W 30–12 | 48,643 | |
| October 31 | No. 5 Michigan | - Camp Randall Stadium
- Madison, WI
| L 15–29 | 72,389 | [9] |
| November 7 | No. 3 Ohio State | - Camp Randall Stadium
- Madison, WI
| L 7–24 | 72,758 | |
| November 14 | at Illinois | | W 29–17 | 36,569 | |
| November 21 | Minnesota | - Camp Randall Stadium
- Madison, WI (rivalry)
| W 39–14 | 50,167 | |
- *Non-conference game
- Homecoming
- Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
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Game summaries
Penn State
| Team |
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Penn State |
3 |
7 | 6 | 0 |
16 |
| • Wisconsin |
0 |
7 | 9 | 13 |
29 |
Scoring summary |
| 1 | | PSU | Reitz 35 yard field goal | PSU 3-0 |
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| 2 | | WIS | Ferguson 3 yard run (Jaeger kick) | WIS 7-3 |
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| 2 | | PSU | Edmonds 15 yard pass from Parson (Reitz kick) | PSU 10-7 |
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| 3 | | WIS | Larry Mialik 68 yard pass from Graff (kick failed) | Tied WIS 13-10 |
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| 3 | | WIS | Jaeger 42 yard field | WIS 16-10 |
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| 3 | | PSU | Edmonds 11 yard pass from Parson (kick failed) | Tied 16-16 |
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| 4 | 8:21 | WIS | Terry Whittaker 27 yard pass from Neil Graff (Jaeger kick) | WIS 23-16 |
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| 4 | | WIS | Larry Mialik 52 yard pass from Neil Graff (run failed) | WIS 29-16 |
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Roster
| 1970 Wisconsin Badgers football team roster
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| Players
|
Coaches
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| Offense
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Defense
| Pos. |
# |
Name |
Class
|
| LB
|
55
|
Ed Albright
|
Sr
|
| LB
|
58
|
Charles Ballweg
|
Jr
|
| LB
|
59
|
Dennis Ballweg
|
Jr
|
| LB
|
54
|
Gary Buss
|
Sr
|
| S
|
46
|
Ron Buss
|
So
|
| CB
|
19
|
Nate Butler
|
Sr
|
| CB
|
25
|
Dan Crooks
|
Sr
|
| DT
|
73
|
Jim DeLisle
|
Sr
|
| DT
|
76
|
Bill Gregory (C)
|
Sr
|
| CB
|
24
|
Neovia Greyer
|
Jr
|
| LB
|
42
|
Dick Hyland
|
Sr
|
| DE
|
77
|
Ted Jefferson
|
Sr
|
| CB
|
32
|
Greg Johnson (I)
|
Jr
|
| DE
|
81
|
James Johnson
|
Sr
|
| LB
|
57
|
Dave Lokanc
|
So
|
| DT
|
62
|
Keith Nosbusch
|
Sr
|
| DE
|
87
|
Bill Poindexter
|
Jr
|
| LB
|
48
|
Dave Schrader
|
So
|
| RC
|
25
|
Tom Shinnick
|
Sr
|
| DT
|
78
|
Bob Storck
|
So
|
| CB
|
20
|
Lee Wilder
|
Sr
|
| LB
|
35
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Chuck Winfrey
|
Sr
|
| LB
|
47
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Bill Yarborough
|
Sr
|
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Special teams
| Pos. |
# |
Name |
Class
|
| G, K
|
64
|
Roger Jaeger
|
Jr
|
| FB, P
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34
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John Krugman
|
Jr
|
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- Head coach
- Coordinators/assistant coaches
- Paul Roach – Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Backs
- Lew Stueck – Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers
- Norm Dow – Freshman Coach
- Stan Kemp – Wide Receivers/Special Teams
- Jim Martin – Centers and Guards
- Charlie McBride – Tackles and Tight Ends
- Dick Teteak – Defensive Line
- Bob Zeman – Defensive Backs
- LaVern Van Dyke – Administrative Assistant
- Legend
- (C) Team captain
- (S) Suspended
- (I) Ineligible
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1971 NFL draft
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References
- ^ "1970 Wisconsin Badgers Schedule and Results". SR/College Footbal. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
- ^ "Wisconsin Football 2020 Fact Book". University of Wisconsin. p. 184. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
- ^ a b "1970 Wisconsin Badgers Stats". SR/College Footbal. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
- ^ Wisconsin Football 2020 Fact Book, p. 145.
- ^ Wisconsin Football 2020 Fact Book, p. 140.
- ^ "Bucks, Michigan Top All-Big Ten Team". Jacksonville (Ill.) Journal. December 1, 1970. p. 10.
- ^ "Buckeyes place 6 on all-Big Ten team". The Bryan Times (AP story). November 27, 1970. p. 10.
- ^ "TCU Frogs tie Badgers". San Angelo Standard-Times. September 27, 1970. Retrieved March 26, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Curt Sylvester (November 1, 1970). "U-M, Buckeyes March On: Badgers Worry Michigan, 29-15". Detroit Free Press. pp. 1F, 6F – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Penn State Dumped, 29-16." Palm Beach Post. 1970 Oct 4.
- ^ "1971 NFL Draft Listing - Pro-Football-Reference.com". Archived from the original on December 22, 2007.
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