Wisconsin Badgers football statistical leaders

The Wisconsin Badgers football statistical leaders are individual statistical leaders of the Wisconsin Badgers football program in various categories,[1] including passing, rushing, receiving, total offense, defensive stats, and kicking. Within those areas, the lists identify single-game, single-season, and career leaders. The Badgers represent the University of Wisconsin–Madison in the NCAA's Big Ten Conference.

Although Wisconsin began competing in intercollegiate football in 1889,[1] the school's official record book considers the "modern era" to have begun in 1946. Records from before this year are often incomplete and inconsistent, and they are generally not included in these lists.

These lists are dominated by more recent players for several reasons:

  • Since 1946, seasons have increased from 10 games to 11 and then 12 games in length.
  • The NCAA didn't allow freshmen to play varsity football until 1972 (with the exception of the World War II years), allowing players to have four-year careers.
  • Bowl games only began counting toward single-season and career statistics in 2002.[2] The Badgers have reached a bowl game every year since then, giving recent players an extra game each year to accumulate statistics.
  • Similarly, the Badgers have played in the Big Ten Football Championship Game five times since its establishment in 2011.

These lists are updated through Wisconsin's game against Penn State on October 26, 2024.

Passing

Passing yards

Passing completion percentage

Passing touchdowns

Rushing

Rushing yards

Rushing touchdowns

Receiving

Receptions

Receiving yards

Receiving touchdowns

Total offense

Total offense is the sum of passing and rushing statistics. It does not include receiving or returns.[28]

Total offense yards

All-purpose yards

Total touchdowns responsible for

Defense

Interceptions

Tackles

Sacks

Kicking

Field goals made

Field goal percentage

Extra points made

References

  1. ^ a b "2019 Wisconsin Badgers Fact Book" (PDF). Wisconsin Badgers. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
  2. ^ "NCAA changes policy on football stats". ESPN.com. AP. August 28, 2002. Retrieved September 11, 2014.
  3. ^ a b c "Illinois 3-0 in Big Ten for first time since 1990". ESPN.com. October 7, 2007. Archived from the original on March 8, 2016.
  4. ^ a b c d "Evans ties Big Ten record in romp". ESPN.com. November 17, 2003.
  5. ^ a b "ReliaQuest Box Score". ESPN.com. January 1, 2024.
  6. ^ a b "Central Michigan vs. Wisconsin Box Score". ESPN.com. September 7, 2019. Retrieved September 7, 2019.
  7. ^ a b "Purdue vs. Wisconsin Box Score". ESPN.com. October 5, 2024. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  8. ^ a b "Wisconsin rings up over 600 yards of offense to pummel Northern Illinois". ESPN.com. September 18, 2011. Archived from the original on December 18, 2013.
  9. ^ "Graham Mertz". EPSN.com.
  10. ^ "Tanner Mordecai". EPSN.com.
  11. ^ a b c "Illinois vs. Wisconsin Box Score". ESPN.com. October 23, 2020. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
  12. ^ "Wisconsin vs. Northwestern Box Score". uwbadgers.com. October 8, 2022. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
  13. ^ a b "Melvin Gordon sets FBS rushing record with 408 yards vs. Huskers". ESPN.com. November 15, 2014.
  14. ^ "Godwin Igwebuike's 3 INTs help Northwestern upend No. 17 Wisconsin". ESPN.com. October 4, 2014.
  15. ^ "Badgers' Calhoun rushes for 258 yards, 5 TDs". ESPN.com. September 3, 2005.
  16. ^ "Illinois falls to 0-5 in Big Ten". ESPN.com. October 29, 2005. Archived from the original on March 7, 2016.
  17. ^ "No. 19 Wisconsin rushes for Big Ten-record 644 yards in lopsided win". ESPN.com. September 20, 2014.
  18. ^ "Jake Ferguson". ESPN.com.
  19. ^ "Danny Davis III". ESPN.com.
  20. ^ "Christian Hackenberg, Penn State ruin Wisconsin's BCS hopes". ESPN.com. November 30, 2013.
  21. ^ a b "Northwestern scores on seven straight possessions". ESPN.com. October 8, 2005.
  22. ^ "Northwestern vs. Wisconsin Box Score". ESPN.com. November 11, 2023. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  23. ^ "Badger stars Evans, Davis combine for 461 yards". ESPN.com. September 6, 2003.
  24. ^ "Braxton Miller returns with 4 touchdowns as Ohio State rolls". ESPN.com. September 29, 2013.
  25. ^ "Wisconsin led 51-0 at half". ESPN.com. September 10, 2005. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016.
  26. ^ "Tolzien's career-best 4 TDs help Wisconsin fend off Michigan State". ESPN.com. September 26, 2006.
  27. ^ "Hornibrook's 4 TDs carry Badgers over Miami, 34-24 in Orange". ESPN.com. December 31, 2017.
  28. ^ "Official 2007 NCAA Division I Football Record Book" (PDF). National Collegiate Athletic Association. August 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 1, 2007. Retrieved January 3, 2008.
  29. ^ "Field goal with 3 seconds left wins game". ESPN.com. October 18, 2003. Archived from the original on December 19, 2013.
  30. ^ a b c d e "Collin Larsh". ESPN.com.
  31. ^ "Michigan celebrates 500th game in Big House with big win". ESPN.com. September 28, 2008. Archived from the original on December 18, 2013.
  32. ^ "Wisconsin vs. Purdue Box Score". ESPN.com. September 22, 2023. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
  33. ^ a b "Nathanial Vakos". ESPN.com.
  34. ^ "Nate Van Zelst". ESPN.com.
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