Despite the odds against them, Wisconsin defeated the higher ranked Tigers, 24-10.
[2] Prior to the bowl game, Barry Alvarez announced that he would be stepping down as head coach of Wisconsin after 16 seasons and eight bowl victories in order to focus his attention on his duties as the athletic director at the University.
This would turn out to be his last collegiate football game as Calhoun opted to forgo his senior year in favor of entering the NFL Draft.
Badgers QB John Stocco threw for 301 yards and two touchdowns.
Despite having the top offense in the Southeastern Conference, Auburn was not able to establish themselves against the Badgers defense.