John R. Richards was in his fifth year as Wisconsin's head coach.
[3] Halfback Al Elliott was selected as a second-team All-American by Norman E. Brown of the Central Press.
[4] Four Wisconsin players received first-team All-Big Ten honors: Al Elliott, end Stevens Gould, center George Bunge, and halfback Rollie Williams.
[5][6][7][8] The team played its home games at Camp Randall Stadium.
The stadium's seating capacity was increased from 10,000 to 14,000 prior to the 1921 season.