The team compiled a 5–2–1 record (3–2–1 against conference opponents), finished in fifth place in the Big Ten Conference, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 122 to 72.

George Little was in his second and final year as Wisconsin's head coach.

[1][2] End Jefferson Burrus was selected as the team's most valuable player.

[3] Burrus was also selected by the United Press as a second-team player on the 1926 All-Big Ten Conference football team.

[5] The team played its home games at Camp Randall Stadium.