The team compiled a 2–6 record (0–4 against conference opponents) and finished in ninth place in the Big Ten Conference.
Harry Stuhldreher was in his first year as Wisconsin's head coach.
[1][2] Fullback Eddie Jankowski was selected as the team's most valuable player.
[4] The team played its home games at Camp Randall Stadium, which had a capacity of 32,700.
[5] During the 1936 season, the average attendance at home games was 19,117.