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1949 Wisconsin Badgers football team
| 1949 Wisconsin Badgers football |
|---|
| Big Nine Conference |
| 5–3–1 (3–2–1 Big Nine) |
| Ivy Williamson (1st season) |
| Red Wilson |
| Red Wilson |
| Camp Randall Stadium |
The 1949 Wisconsin Badgers football team represented the University of Wisconsin in the 1949 Big Nine Conference football season. Led by first-year head coach Ivy Williamson, the Badgers compiled an overall record of 5–3–1 with a mark of 3–2–1 in conference play, placing fourth in the Big Nine. Red Wilson was the team's MVP for the third consecutive season and also the team's captain.
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| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 24 | Marquette* | Camp Randall StadiumMadison, WI | W 41–0 | 42,000 |
| October 1 | at Illinois | Memorial StadiumChampaign, IL | T 13–13 | 38,332 |
| October 8 | No. 10 California* | Camp Randall StadiumMadison, WI | L 20–35 | 44,000 |
| October 15 | No. 18 Navy* | Camp Randall StadiumMadison, WI | W 48–13 | 45,000 |
| October 22 | Ohio State | Camp Randall StadiumMadison, WI | L 0–21 | 45,000 |
| October 29 | at Indiana | Memorial StadiumBloomington, IN | W 30–14 | 30,000 |
| November 5 | at Northwestern | Dyche FieldEvanston, IL | W 14–6 | 51,000 |
| November 12 | Iowa | Camp Randall StadiumMadison, WI (rivalry) | W 35-13 | 45,000 |
| November 19 | at No. 8 Minnesota | Memorial StadiumMinneapolis, MN (rivalry) | L 6–14 | 64,110 |
| *Non-conference gameHomecomingRankings from AP Poll released prior to the game |
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