The team compiled a 6–2–1 record (2–2–1 against conference opponents), finished in a tie for fourth place in the Big Ten Conference, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 227 to 40.
Glenn Thistlethwaite was in his fourth year as Wisconsin's head coach.
Guard Greg Kabat was selected by the Associated Press (AP) as a first-team player on the All-Big Ten team, and end Milt Gantenbein was selected by the AP, UP, and NEA as a second-team All-Big Ten player.
[3][4][5][6] Halfback Ernie Lusby was selected as the team's most valuable player.
[8] The team played its home games at Camp Randall Stadium, which had a capacity of 38,293.