Led by fourth-year head coach Dave McClain, the Badgers compiled an overall record of 7–5 with a mark of 6–3 in conference play, placing in a three-way tie for third in the Big Ten.
The team played home games at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
[14] Wisconsin safety Matt Vanden Boom had three interceptions, including the game-clincher with two seconds left at his own 17.
It was the Badgers first win against Michigan since 1962 and the first time they scored points against the Wolverines since 1976. at Memorial Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota Head coach Dave McClain inserted backup Randy Wright in the fourth quarter after Minnesota took the lead for the first time, on the reason "because Cole was not having a good day throwing."
Following the victory, Wisconsin accepted the bid from the Garden State Bowl to play Tennessee.