The Badgers played their home games at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin, and competed as members of the Big Ten Conference.

Defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard assumed interim head coaching duties after the dismissal of Chryst.

They received an invitation to the Guaranteed Rate Bowl where they defeated Oklahoma State.

[4] Outgoing *Entered NCAA transfer portal midseason or prior to bowl game Incoming Although the Big Ten Conference has not held an official preseason poll since 2010, Cleveland.com has polled sports journalists representing all member schools as a de facto preseason media poll since 2011.

[5] Quarterback Running back Fullback Wide receiver Tight end Offensive lineman Defensive lineman Long snappers Kicker Punter Linebacker Defensive back Source:[7] Wisconsin announced its 2022 football schedule on January 12, 2022.