John R. Richards was in his sixth and final year as Wisconsin's head coach.
[2][3] Quarterback Rollie Williams was the team captain.
[4] Tackle Marty Below was selected as a first-team All-American by Norman E. Brown, sports editor of the Central Press Association.
[5] Three Wisconsin players received first-team honors on the 1922 All-Big Ten Conference football team: Marty Below, Rollie Williams, and end Gus Tebell.
[6][7][8][9][10] The team played its home games at Camp Randall Stadium, which had a seating capacity of 14,000.