The 1965 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 1965 Big Ten season. In their tenth year under head coach Milt Bruhn, the Badgers compiled a 2–7–1 record (2–5 in conference games), tied for seventh place in the Big Ten, and were outscored by a total of 291 to 81.
The Badgers gained an average of 139.4 passing yards and 58.1 rushing yards per game. On defense, they gave up an average of 102.0 passing yards and 229.7 rushing yards per game. The team's individual statistical leaders included: quarterback Charles Burt (1,143 passing yards); running back Tim Jankowski (271 rushing yards); and running back Dennis Lager (39 receptions for 396 yards).
Defensive back Tom Brigham was selected as the team's most valuable player.Wisconsin Football 2020 Fact Book, p. 140. Dave Fronek was the team captain.Wisconsin Football 2020 Fact Book, p. 145. Brigham received second-team honors from the Associated Press on the 1965 All-Big Ten Conference football team.
The Badgers played their home games at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Team players in the 1966 NFL draft Tom Brigham Defensive End 10 150 Detroit Lions Bill Masselter Tackle 13 192 Detroit Lions
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