1980 Wisconsin Badgers football team

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1980 Wisconsin Badgers football
ConferenceBig Ten Conference
Record4–7 (3–5 Big Ten)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorBill Dudley (1st as OC; 3rd overall season)
Offensive schemeTriple option
Defensive coordinatorJim Hilles (3rd season)
Base defense3–4
MVPDave Ahrens
CaptainDave Ahrens
Joe Rothbauer
Home stadiumCamp Randall Stadium
Seasons
← 1979
1981 →
1980 Big Ten Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
No. 4 Michigan $ 8 – 0 – 0 10 – 2 – 0
No. 15 Ohio State 7 – 1 – 0 9 – 3 – 0
No. 17 Purdue 7 – 1 – 0 9 – 3 – 0
Iowa 4 – 4 – 0 4 – 7 – 0
Minnesota 4 – 5 – 0 5 – 6 – 0
Indiana 3 – 5 – 0 6 – 5 – 0
Wisconsin 3 – 5 – 0 4 – 7 – 0
Illinois 3 – 5 – 0 3 – 7 – 1
Michigan State 2 – 6 – 0 3 – 8 – 0
Northwestern 0 – 9 – 0 0 – 11 – 0
  • $ – Conference champion
Rankings from AP Poll

The 1980 Wisconsin Badgers football team was an American football team that represented the University of Wisconsin–Madison in the 1980 Big Ten Conference football season. In their third season under head coach Dave McClain, the Badgers finished in a tie for sixth place in the Big Ten Conference (Big Ten), compiled a 4–7 record (3–5 against Big Ten opponents), and were outscored by their opponents by a combined total of 211 to 138.[1] The team played its home games in Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.

The team's statistical leaders included John Josten with 622 passing yards, John Williams with 526 rushing yards, Tim Stracka with 462 receiving yards, and Jess Cole with 30 points.[2] Tim Stracka also ranked sixth in the Big Ten with 16.5 yards per reception.[3]

Schedule[edit]

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendance
September 13No. 20 Purdue
L 6–1277,280
September 20BYU*
  • Camp Randall Stadium
  • Madison, WI
L 3–2871,496
September 27at No. 16 UCLA*
L 0–3540,018
October 4San Diego State*dagger
  • Camp Randall Stadium
  • Madison, WI
W 35–1276,340
October 11at Indiana
L 0–2451,029
October 18at Michigan State
W 17–776,173
October 25No. 10 Ohio State
  • Camp Randall Stadium
  • Madison, WI
L 0–2179,523
November 1at Iowa
L 13–2259,995
November 8No. 12 Michigan
  • Camp Randall Stadium
  • Madison, WI
L 0–2469,560
November 15at Northwestern
W 39–1917,372
November 22Minnesota
W 25–754,229
  • *Non-conference game
  • daggerHomecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game

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Roster[edit]

1980 Wisconsin Badgers football team roster
Players Coaches
Offense
Pos. # Name Class
QB 10 Jess Cole Fr
RB 23 Chucky Davis (I) So
G 57 John Dixon Sr
OT 70 Jerry Doerger Jr
TE 93 Mike Fixmer Sr
TE 37 Craig Fredrick Jr
FB 36 Gerald Green So
QB 8 Paul Hughes Jr
QB 13 John Josten Jr
G 71 Leo Joyce Sr
RB 35 Troy King So
RB 20 Thad McFadden Fr
FB 28 Dave Mohapp Jr
QB 16 Kevin Motl Sr
WR 22 Marvin Neal So
OT 68 Mark Orszula Sr
TE 84 Greg Rabas Jr
OT 63 Tom Reber Sr
RB 33 Curtis Richardson Jr
C 59 Joe Rothbauer (C) Sr
TE 81 Joe Ruetz Sr
WR 34 Al Seamonson Jr
WR 42 Tim Stracka Jr
G 53 Mark Subach So
G 73 Melvin Terrell Fr
OT 58 Ron Versnik Jr
OT 74 Carlton Walker Fr
C 51 Ted Walter Sr
RB 1 John Williams So
G 79 Bob Winckler So
Defense
Pos. # Name Class
LB 41 Dave Ahrens (C) Sr
CB 29 Ross Anderson Sr
DT 92 Scott Bergold Fr
DT 85 Curt Blaskowski Sr
LB 95 Guy Boliaux Jr
DT 77 Tom Booker So
LB 32 Kyle Borland So
CB 25 Pat Delaney Sr
S, P 31 David Greenwood So
DT 72 Mike Herrington So
DT 90 Thomas Houston Sr
NT 50 Tim Krumrie So
LB 47 Dave Levenick Sr
LB 46 Richard Lewis Sr
LB 94 Jeff Luko Jr
CB 45 Von Mansfield Jr
S 11 Dan Messenger Jr
S 43 Sankar Montoute So
LB 44 Jody O'Donnell So
CB 5 Marshall Richards Sr
DT 56 Dean Seis Sr
LB 99 Ed Senn So
DT 76 Mark Shumate Jr
CB 9 Clint Sims So
DT 60 Darryl Sims Fr
LB 49 Larry Spurlin Jr
CB 2 Ron Steverson Jr
S 27 Vaughn Thomas Jr
CB 5 Jerry Vance Fr
S 39 Matt Vanden Boom Jr
S 7 John Westphal Jr
Special teams
Pos. # Name Class
S, P 31 David Greenwood So
K 24 Mark Doran Fr
K 6 Wendell Gladem Fr
K 3 Pat Hady So
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
  • Bill Dudley – Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks and Receivers
  • Jim Hilles – Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers
  • Doug Graber – Defensive Backs
  • Arnold Jeter – Defensive Line
  • Cliff Knox – Running Backs
  • Mike Nelson – Defensive Ends
  • Bob Palcic – Tackles and Tight Ends
  • Mario Russo – Centers and Guards
  • Terry Murawski – Administrative Assistant
  • Jerry Fishbain – Recruiting Coordinator
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injured Injured
  • Redshirt Redshirt

Game summaries[edit]

Purdue[edit]

On September 13, Wisconsin opened its season with a 12–6 loss to #20 Purdue. Mark Herrmann of Purdue passed for 347 yards, including 200 yards to wide receiver Bart Burrell, but the Boilermakers were unable to score a touchdown, settling for four field goals.[4]

BYU[edit]

On September 20, Wisconsin lost to BYU, 28–3, in Madison. BYU's Jim McMahon, winner of the 1981 Davey O'Brien Award and Sammy Baugh Trophy, passed for 337 yards and three touchdowns and ran for a fourth touchdown.[5]

At UCLA[edit]

On September 27, Wisconsin lost to UCLA (AP No. 16), 35–7, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. UCLA's freshman running back Kevin Nelson rushed for 123 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries and also caught three passes for 36 yards. John Williams rushed for 101 yards for Wisconsin, but the Badgers were unable to score.[6]

San Diego State[edit]

On October 4, Wisconsin defeated San Diego State, 35–12, in Madison. After failing to score a touchdown in its first three games, Wisconsin took a 21–0 lead over San Diego State in the second quarter. Defensive end Dave Ahrens had three sacks, and the Aztecs were held to minus four net rushing yards.[7]

At Indiana[edit]

On October 11, Indiana defeated Wisconsin, 24–0, in front of a homecoming crowd of 51,029 at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. Indiana's defense held Wisconsin to 204 yards of total offense (only 65 in the second half) and had seven tackles for loss. Quarterback Tim Clifford completed 17 of 25 passes for 186 yards and two touchdowns.[8]

At Michigan State[edit]

On October 18, Wisconsin defeated Michigan State, 17–7, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. Wisconsin fullback Dave Mohapp rushed for 138 yards and scored a touchdown. Wisconsin's second touchdown followed a fumbled punt that was recovered in the end zone by Mark Subach.[9]

Ohio State[edit]

On October 25, Wisconsin lost to #10 Ohio State, 21–0, in Madison. Wisconsin's defense held Art Schlichter to 89 passing yards, but Ohio State scored touchdowns after two Wisconsin fumbles and an interception. After the game, Wisconsin coach Dave McClain said, "You can't make that many mistakes. I've never been so frustrated with the mistakes."[10]

At Iowa[edit]

On November 1, Wisconsin lost to Iowa, 22–13, in Iowa City. In his first game as Iowa's starting quarterback, Pete Gales completed nine of 22 passes for 161 yards and rushed for 41 yards. One of Gales' completions was good for 54 yards and a touchdown to Keith Chappelle. Iowa scored another touchdown when Iowa linebacker Andre Tippett forced a fumble by Wisconsin quarterback John Josten, and Mark Bortz recovered the ball in the end zone.[11]

Michigan[edit]

On November 8, Wisconsin lost to #8 Michigan, 24–0, in Madison. Michigan struggled early, failing to earn a first down on its first six possessions. Anthony Carter caught a touchdown pass just before halftime to set a Michigan school record for touchdown receptions in a single season. As Michigan drove deep into Wisconsin territory, noise from the Wisconsin student section made it difficult for Michigan to call its signals. When fans refused to reduce the noise, the officials struck all three Wisconsin timeouts and then assessed two delay of game penalties, giving Michigan a first down at the one-yard line. Butch Woolfolk then scored on a one-yard run[12]

At Northwestern[edit]

On November 15, Wisconsin defeated Northwestern, 39–19, in Evanston. Northwestern's Mike Kerrigan passed for 237 yards in the loss.[13] The Wildcats finished the season 0–11 and in the midst of a 34-game losing streak that began on September 22, 1979, and ended on September 25, 1982

Minnesota[edit]

Minnesota Golden Gophers (5–5) at Wisconsin Badgers (3–7)
Period 1 2 34Total
Minnesota 7 0 007
Wisconsin 6 0 61325

at Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, Wisconsin

  • Date: November 22, 1980
  • Game attendance: 54,229
  • [14]

On November 22, in the annual battle for Paul Bunyan' Axe, Wisconsin defeated Minnesota, 25–7, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison. Wisconsin quarterback, Jess Cole, in his second start, scored four touchdowns.[15] Cole started in place of John Josten, who had re-injured an ankle the previous week versus Northwestern.[16]

1981 NFL Draft[edit]

Player Position Round Pick NFL club
Dave Ahrens Linebacker 6 143 St. Louis Cardinals

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References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "1980 Wisconsin Badges Schedule and Results". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved November 5, 2016.
  2. ^ "1980 Wisconsin Badgers Stats". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
  3. ^ "1980 Big Ten Conference Year Summary". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  4. ^ "Purdue Gets Its Kicks From Rick". The Indianapolis Star. September 14, 1980. p. 4-1.
  5. ^ "Brigham Young bombs bury Badgers". Green Bay Press-Gazette. September 21, 1980. p. D1.
  6. ^ "Bruins roll over scoreless Badgers". Green Bay Press-Gazette. September 28, 1980. p. D1.
  7. ^ "Badgers find end zone, rout Aztecs". Green Bay Press-Gazette. October 5, 1980. p. D1.
  8. ^ Bill Benner (October 12, 1980). "IU Strols". The Indianapolis Star. pp. D1, D12.
  9. ^ "Badgers, Mohapp down Spartans". Green Bay Press-Gazette. October 19, 1980. pp. D1–D2.
  10. ^ "Game Badgers finally self-destruct". Green Bay Post-Gazette. October 26, 1980. pp. D1–D2.
  11. ^ "New quarterback leads Iowa over Badgers". Green Bay Press-Gazette. November 2, 1980. p. D1.
  12. ^ Charlie Vincent. "Wolverines win, 24–0; now it's title time". Detroit Free Press. pp. 1G, 11G.
  13. ^ "Northwestern cures ailing UW offense". Green Bay Press-Gazette. November 16, 1980. p. D1.
  14. ^ "Wisconsin 25, Minnesota 7". UPI Archives. November 22, 1980. Retrieved December 18, 2022.
  15. ^ "Wisconsin 25, Minnesota 7". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. November 23, 1980. p. 5H.
  16. ^ "Wisconsin 25, Minnesota 7". UPI Archives. November 22, 1980. Retrieved December 18, 2022.
  17. ^ "1981 NFL Draft: Full Draft". NFL.com. National Football League. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
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