Harry Stuhldreher was in his 12th year as Wisconsin's head coach.
9 in the AP Poll before losing to Michigan on November 15, 1947.
[4] Center Red Wilson received the team's most valuable player award;[5] Wilson also received first-team honors from the Associated Press, United Press, and International News Service on the 1947 All-Big Nine Conference football team.
16 (out of 500 college football teams) in the final Litkenhous Ratings for 1947.
[13] The team played its home games at Camp Randall Stadium.