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1966 Wisconsin Badgers football team

American college football season

American college football season

FieldValue
year1966
teamWisconsin Badgers
sportfootball
conferenceBig Ten Conference
short_confBig Ten
record3–6–1
conf_record2–4–1
head_coachMilt Bruhn
hc_year11th
mvpBob Richter
captainTony Loukas
captain2Bob Richter
stadiumCamp Randall Stadium

The 1966 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 1966 Big Ten season. In their 11th and final year under head coach Milt Bruhn, the Badgers compiled a 3–6–1 record (2–4–1 in conference games), tied for seventh place in the Big Ten, and were outscored by a total of 212 to 87.

The Badgers gained an average of 136.6 passing yards and 105.5 rushing yards per game. On defense, they gave up an average of 119.9 passing yards and 178.7 rushing yards per game. The team's individual statistical leaders included: quarterback John Boyajian (863 passing yards); running back Wayne Todd (480 rushing yards); and wide receiver Tom McCauley (46 receptions for 689 yards).

Linebacker Bob Richter was selected as the team's most valuable player. Richter and Tony Loukas were the team captains. Two Wisconsin players received first- or second-team honors on the 1966 All-Big Ten Conference football team: Richter at linebacker (AP-1, UPI-2); and Tom Schinke at defensive back (AP-2).

The Badgers played their home games at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.

Schedule

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Team players in the 1967 NFL/AFL draft

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References

References

  1. "1966 Wisconsin Badgers Schedule and Results". Sports Reference LLC.
  2. "Wisconsin Football 2020 Fact Book". University of Wisconsin.
  3. "1966 Wisconsin Badgers Stats". Sports Reference LLC.
  4. Wisconsin Football 2020 Fact Book, p. 140.
  5. Wisconsin Football 2020 Fact Book, p. 145.
  6. (November 24, 1966). "Spartans Put Eight On All-Big Ten". Sarasota Herald-Tribune (AP story).
  7. (November 23, 1966). "MSU Dominates All-Big Ten Team". The Pantagraph.
  8. (November 23, 1966). "Eight Spartans, Six From Michigan All Big Ten". The Holland, Michigan Evening Sentinel.
  9. Jack Saylor. (October 30, 1966). "U-M Masters Badgers, 28–17". Detroit Free Press.
  10. "1967 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
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