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| 2015 Wisconsin Badgers football |
|---|
| Big Ten Conference |
| West Division |
| No. 21 |
| No. 21 |
| 10–3 (6–2 Big Ten) |
| Paul Chryst (1st season) |
| Joe Rudolph (1st season) |
| Pro-style |
| Dave Aranda (3rd season) |
| 3–4 |
| Joe Schobert |
| Michael CaputoAlex EricksonJoe SchobertJoel Stave |
| Camp Randall Stadium |
The 2015 Wisconsin Badgers football team represented the University of Wisconsin–Madison in the 2015 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Badgers, led by first-year head coach Paul Chryst, were members of the West Division of the Big Ten Conference and played their home games at Camp Randall Stadium. On January 13, 2015, the Badgers hired offensive coordinator Joe Rudolph. The Badgers were the media preseason favorites to win the Big Ten West division. During fall camp prior to the start of the season Chryst announced the Badgers would return to a pro-style punt scheme instead of the shield punt scheme, also known as the spread punt scheme. Two days after Wisconsin played in the Holiday Bowl defensive coordinator Dave Aranda was hired by LSU as their new defensive coordinator. At the end of the season, Wisconsin featured the #1 defense in college football, with opponents averaging just 13.1 points per game against the Badgers.
| College recruiting information (2015) | ||||||
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| Zack Baun ATH | Brown Deer, WI | Brown Deer HS | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 210 lb (95 kg) | N/A | Jan 18, 2015 |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
| Titus Booker ATH | Grayslake, IL | Grayslake HS | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 182 lb (83 kg) | 4.4 | Jul 3, 2014 |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
| Jon Dietzen OL | Seymour, WI | Seymour HS | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 334 lb (151 kg) | 5.3 | May 4, 2014 |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
| David Edwards ATH | Downers Grove, IL | Downers Grove North HS | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 225 lb (102 kg) | N/A | Jun 18, 2014 |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
| Kevin Estes OL | San Marcos, CA | San Marcos HS | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 273 lb (124 kg) | N/A | Aug 15, 2014 |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
| Arrington Farrar DB | College Park, GA | Woodward Academy | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 201 lb (91 kg) | N/A | Jan 23, 2015 |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
| Alex Hornibrook QB | Malvern, PA | Malvern Prep | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 210 lb (95 kg) | N/A | Jan 12, 2015 |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
| Kraig Howe DT | Kettering, OH | Archbishop Alter HS | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 262 lb (119 kg) | N/A | Jan 23, 2015 |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
| Alec Ingold ATH | Green Bay, WI | Bay Port HS | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 215 lb (98 kg) | N/A | Jun 21, 2014 |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
| Andrew James WR | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Westminster Academy | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 161 lb (73 kg) | N/A | Mar 11, 2014 |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
| David Moorman OL | Northville, MI | Northville HS | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 291 lb (132 kg) | 5.3 | May 7, 2014 |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
| Chris Orr LB | DeSoto, TX | DeSoto HS | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 207 lb (94 kg) | 4.6 | Jun 14, 2014 |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
| Kyle Penniston TE | Santa Ana, CA | Mater Dei HS | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 232 lb (105 kg) | N/A | Feb 17, 2014 |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
| David Pfaff DE | Mequon, WI | Homestead HS | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 243 lb (110 kg) | 4.9 | May 21, 2014 |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
| Olive Sagapolu DT | Santa Ana, CA | Mater Dei HS | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 300 lb (140 kg) | N/A | Oct 27, 2014 |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
| Bradrick Shaw RB | Hoover, AL | Hoover HS | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 210 lb (95 kg) | 4.7 | Sep 26, 2014 |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
| Nick Thomas LB | Bradenton, FL | IMG Academy | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 218 lb (99 kg) | N/A | Jun 12, 2014 |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
| Jake Whalen LB | Wausau, WI | Wausau HS | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 218 lb (99 kg) | 4.6 | Feb 1, 2015 |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
| Overall recruit ranking: Scout: 31 Rivals: 37 247Sports: 35 ESPN: 38 | ||||||
| ‡ Refers to 40-yard dash | ||||||
| Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time. | ||||||
| In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. | ||||||
| Sources: |
"Wisconsin Football Recruiting Commits 2015". Scout. "Wisconsin Badgers Commits 2015". ESPN. "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout. "2015 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. | | | | | | |
- Vince Biegel (OLB)
Bednarik Award, Bronko Nagurski Trophy, Lombardi Award
- Michael Caputo (S)
Lott IMPACT Trophy, Bednarik Award, Bronko Nagurski Trophy, Jim Thorpe Award
- Corey Clement (RB)
Maxwell Award, Doak Walker Award
- Alex Erickson (WR)
Biletnikoff Award
Lou Groza Award
- Dan Voltz (C)
Rimington Trophy, Outland Trophy
| Date | Time | Opponent | Rank | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 5 | 7:00 p.m. | vs. No. 3 Alabama* | No. 20 | AT&T StadiumArlington, TX (Advocare Classic) (College GameDay) | ABC | L 17–35 | 64,279 |
| September 12 | 11:00 a.m. | Miami (OH)* | Camp Randall StadiumMadison, WI | ESPNU | W 58–0 | 76,535 | |
| September 19 | 2:30 p.m. | Troy* | No. 24 | Camp Randall StadiumMadison, WI | BTN | W 28–3 | 77,157 |
| September 26 | 7:00 p.m. | Hawaii* | No. 22 | Camp Randall StadiumMadison, WI | BTN | W 28–0 | 80,829 |
| October 3 | 11:00 a.m. | Iowa | No. 19 | Camp Randall StadiumMadison, WI (Heartland Trophy) | ESPN | L 6–10 | 80,933 |
| October 10 | 2:30 p.m. | at Nebraska | Memorial StadiumLincoln, NE (Freedom Trophy) | ABC/ESPN2 | W 23–21 | 89,886 | |
| October 17 | 11:00 a.m. | Purdue | Camp Randall StadiumMadison, WI | BTN | W 24–7 | 80,794 | |
| October 24 | 2:30 p.m. | at Illinois | Memorial StadiumChampaign, IL | BTN | W 24–13 | 45,438 | |
| October 31 | 11:00 a.m. | Rutgers | Camp Randall StadiumMadison, WI | BTN | W 48–10 | 74,575 | |
| November 7 | 2:30 p.m. | at Maryland | Byrd StadiumCollege Park, MD | BTN | W 31–24 | 44,678 | |
| November 21 | 2:30 p.m. | No. 20 Northwestern | No. 25 | Camp Randall StadiumMadison, WI | BTN | L 7–13 | 75,276 |
| November 28 | 2:30 p.m. | at Minnesota | TCF Bank StadiumMinneapolis, MN (Paul Bunyan's Axe) | BTN | W 31–21 | 52,850 | |
| December 30 | 9:30 p.m. | vs. No. 25 USC* | Qualcomm StadiumSan Diego, CA (Holiday Bowl) | ESPN | W 23–21 | 48,329 | |
| *Non-conference gameHomecomingRankings from AP Poll and CFP Rankings after November 3 released prior to gameAll times are in Central time |
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| Name | Position | First season | Alma Mater |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Chryst | Head coach / quarterbacks coach | 2015 | Wisconsin |
| Dave Aranda | Defensive coordinator / inside linebackers coach | 2013 | Cal Lutheran |
| Joe Rudolph | Associate head coach / offensive coordinator / offensive line coach | 2015 | Wisconsin |
| John Settle | Running backs coach | 2015 | Appalachian State |
| Mickey Turner | Tight ends coach | 2015 | Wisconsin |
| Ted Gilmore | Wide receivers coach | 2015 | Wyoming |
| Daronte Jones | Defensive backs coach | 2015 | Morgan State |
| Tim Tibesar | Outside linebackers coach | 2015 | North Dakota |
| Inoke Breckterfield | Defensive line coach | 2015 | Oregon State |
| Chris Haering | Special teams coordinator | 2015 | West Virginia |
| Ross Kolodziej | Strength and conditioning coach | 2015 | Wisconsin |
After enrolling early and attending spring training quarterback Austin Kafentzis announced that he would transfer from Wisconsin to the University of Nevada before the start of the 2015 season.
At the end of the season redshirt freshman quarterback D.J. Gillins announced that he would transfer as well, to Pearl River Community College. It was reported that Gillins likely transferred because he wouldn't fit in Paul Chryst's Pro-style offense, he was originally recruited by former head coach Gary Andersen as a more mobile dual-threat style quarterback.
Non-conference opponents
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 27 | 58 | 38 | 31 | 154 |
| All opponents | 10 | 14 | 21 | 14 | 59 |
Big 10 opponents
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 41 | 61 | 51 | 41 | 194 |
| Big 10 opponents | 27 | 54 | 14 | 24 | 119 |
| Rushing statistics | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Dare Ogunbowale | RB | 194 | 819 | 4.2 | 35 | 7 |
| 28 | Taiwan Deal | RB | 117 | 503 | 4.3 | 17 | 6 |
| 6 | Corey Clement | RB | 48 | 221 | 4.6 | 58 | 5 |
| 3 | Tanner McEvoy | WR-QB | 17 | 132 | 7.8 | 32 | 2 |
| 45 | Alec Ingold | RB | 49 | 131 | 2.7 | 26 | 6 |
| 86 | Alex Erickson | WR | 7 | 111 | 15.9 | 56 | 0 |
| 58 | Joe Schobert | LB | 1 | 57 | 57.0 | 57 | 0 |
| 34 | Derek Watt | FB | 9 | 45 | 5.0 | 19 | 0 |
| 16 | Reggie Love | WR | 7 | 38 | 5.4 | 18 | 0 |
| 22 | Caleb Kinlaw | RB | 7 | 30 | 4.4 | 10 | 0 |
| 30 | Serge Trezy | RB | 6 | 18 | 3.0 | 7 | 0 |
| 87 | George Rushing | WR | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 6 | 0 |
| 26 | Derek Straus | FB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 4 | 0 |
| 21 | Mark Saari | RB | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 | 0 |
| 13 | Bart Houston | QB | 4 | -17 | -4.3 | 1 | 0 |
| -- | Team | -- | 7 | -22 | -3.1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Joel Stave | QB | 33 | -123 | -3.7 | 11 | 0 |
| TOTALS | 512 | 2,257 | 3.8 | 58 | 27 | ||
| OPPONENTS | 396 | 1,566 | 3.1 | 56 | 13 |
| Receiving statistics | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 | Alex Erickson | WR | 77 | 978 | 12.7 | 45 | 3 |
| 15 | Robert Wheelwright | WR | 32 | 416 | 13.0 | 30 | 4 |
| 81 | Tony Fumagalli | TE | 28 | 313 | 11.2 | 31 | 1 |
| 23 | Dare Ogunbowale | RB | 36 | 299 | 8.3 | 35 | 1 |
| 11 | Jazz Peavy | WR | 20 | 268 | 13.4 | 42 | 0 |
| 46 | Austin Traylor | TE | 14 | 210 | 15.0 | 38 | 4 |
| 34 | Derek Watt | FB | 15 | 139 | 9.3 | 27 | 0 |
| 3 | Tanner McEvoy | WR-QB | 10 | 109 | 10.9 | 23 | 0 |
| 9 | Jordan Fredrick | WR | 7 | 81 | 11.6 | 22 | 0 |
| 16 | Reggie Love | WR | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 26 | 0 |
| 44 | Eric Steffes | TE | 3 | 50 | 16.8 | 19 | 0 |
| 6 | Corey Clement | RB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 13 | 0 |
| 20 | Austin Ramesh | FB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 12 | 0 |
| 87 | George Rushing | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 10 | 0 |
| 22 | Caleb Kinlaw | RB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 5 | 1 |
| 28 | Taiwan Deal | RB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 4 | 0 |
| TOTALS | 252 | 2,968 | 11.8 | 45 | 14 | ||
| OPPONENTS | 194 | 2,251 | 11.6 | 51 | 7 |
Key: POS: Position, SOLO: Solo Tackles, AST: Assisted Tackles, TOT: Total Tackles, TFL: Tackles-for-loss, SACK: Quarterback Sacks, INT: Interceptions, PBU: Passes Broken Up, QBH: Quarterback Hits, FF: Forced Fumbles, FR: Fumbles Recovered, TD : Touchdown
| Kickoff statistics | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | Andrew Endicott | PK | 36 | 2,169 | 60.3 | 9 | 2 |
| 97 | Jack Russell | PK | 27 | 1,453 | 53.8 | 3 | 1 |
| 38 | P.J. Rosowski | P | 8 | 500 | 62.5 | 1 | 0 |
| TOTALS | 71 | 4,122 | 58.1 | 13 | 3 | ||
| OPPONENTS | 41 | 2,451 | 59.8 | 11 | 2 |
| Kick return statistics | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Natrell Jamerson | CB | 20 | 448 | 22.4 | 1 | 98 |
| 86 | Alex Erickson | WR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 0 | 19 |
| 26 | Derek Straus | FB | 3 | 35 | 11.8 | 0 | 14 |
| 45 | Alec Ingold | RB | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 0 | 22 |
| 91 | Zander Neuville | DE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 |
| TOTALS | 28 | 555 | 19.8 | 1 | 98 | ||
| OPPONENTS | 55 | 935 | 17.0 | 0 | 42 |
| Punt return statistics | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 | Alex Erickson | WR | 24 | 176 | 7.3 | 0 | 35 |
| 8 | Sojourn Shelton | CB | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 0 | 17 |
| 11 | Jazz Peavy | WR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 9 |
| TOTALS | 29 | 211 | 7.3 | 0 | 35 | ||
| OPPONENTS | 17 | 69 | 4.1 | 0 | 18 |
- Week 4 - Freshman of the Week - RB, Taiwan Deal
- Week 5 - Co-defensive Player of the Week - LB, Joe Schobert
- Week 7 - Freshman of the Week - LB, T. J. Edwards
- Week 8 - Special Teams Player of the Week - P, Drew Meyer
- Week 13 - Special Teams Player of the Week - P, Drew Meyer
| Round | Pick # | Team | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 99 | Cleveland Browns | Joe Schobert | Outside linebacker |
| 6 | 198 | San Diego Chargers | Derek Watt | Fullback |
- Michael Caputo, S, New Orleans Saints
- Alex Erickson, WR, Cincinnati Bengals
- Darius Hillary, CB, Cincinnati Bengals
- Tyler Marz, OT, Tennessee Titans
- Tanner McEvoy, QB/S/WR, Seattle Seahawks
- Joel Stave, QB, Minnesota Vikings
- Austin Traylor, TE, Dallas Cowboys
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