The 1971 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 1971 Big Ten season. In their second year under head coach John Jardine, the Badgers compiled a 4–6–1 record (3–5 in conference games), tied for sixth place in the Big Ten, and were outscored by a total of 258 to 240.
The Badgers gained an average of 161.1 passing yards and 213.5 rushing yards per game. On defense, they gave up an average of 137.6 passing yards and 240.5 rushing yards per game. The team's individual statistical leaders included: quarterback Neil Graff (1,300 passing yards); running back Rufus Ferguson (1,222 rushing yards); and wide receiver Albert Hannah (39 receptions for 608 yards).
Dave Lokanc and Keith Nosbusch were the team captains.Wisconsin Football 2020 Fact Book, p. 145. Quarterback Neil Graff was selected as the team's most valuable player.Wisconsin Football 2020 Fact Book, p. 140. Three Wisconsin players received first- or second-team All-Big Ten honors from the Associated Press (AP) or United Press International (UPI): Ferguson at running back (AP-1, UPI-1); Lokanc at linebacker (AP-2); and Neovia Greyer at defensive back (AP-2).
The Badgers played their home games at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Roster
1972 NFL draft Lance Moon Running back 7 171 Atlanta Falcons Greg Johnson Defensive back 9 233 Miami Dolphins Elbert Walker Tackle 11 283 Kansas City Chiefs Larry Mialik Tight end 12 302 Atlanta Falcons Alan Thompson Running back 14 363 Dallas Cowboys Neil Graff Quarterback 16 414 Minnesota Vikings Al Hannah Wide receiver 16 415 Miami Dolphins
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