Wisconsin Badgers football statistical leaders

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Ron Dayne not only holds the Wisconsin rushing yards record, but the entire NCAA rushing yards record. Ron Dayne 2010.jpg
Ron Dayne not only holds the Wisconsin rushing yards record, but the entire NCAA rushing yards record.

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.

Contents

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:

These lists are updated through Wisconsin's game against LSU on January 1, 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

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