The team compiled a 7–1–1 record (3–1–1 against conference opponents), finished in second place in the Big Ten Conference, outscored all opponents by a combined total of 163 to 38, and was ranked No.
[3] Quarterback Francis "Bo" Cuisinier was selected as the team's most valuable player.
[5] Wagner was also selected by the Associated Press (AP), United Press, and Walter Eckersall as a first-team player on the 1928 All-Big Ten Conference football team.
Cuisinier was selected by the AP and Eckersall as a second-team All-Big Ten player.
[6][7][8] The team played its home games at Camp Randall Stadium, which had a capacity of 38,293.