The team compiled a 4–4 record (1–4 against conference opponents), finished in a tie for last place in the Big Ten Conference, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 96 to 75.

Glenn Thistlethwaite was in his first year as Wisconsin's head coach.

[5] Other notable players included halfback Gene H. Rose, end Don Cameron, and tackle Stanley Binish.

The team played its home games at Camp Randall Stadium, which had a capacity of 38,293.

[6] During the 1927 season, the average attendance at home games was 18,512.