The 1974 Wisconsin Badgers football team was an American football team that represented the University of Wisconsin as a member of the Big Ten Conference during the 1974 Big Ten season. In their fifth year under head coach John Jardine, the Badgers compiled a 7âÂÂ4 record (5âÂÂ3 in conference games), finished in fourth place in the Big Ten, and outscored opponents by a total of 341 to 243.
The Badgers gained an average of 112.4 passing yards and 287.5 rushing yards per game. On defense, they gave up an average of 118.6 passing yards and 220.1 rushing yards per game. The team's individual statistical leaders included: quarterback Gregg Bohlig (1,212 passing yards); running back Billy Marek (1,215 rushing yards); and wide receiver Jeff Mack (16 receptions for 353 yards).
Bohlig and Mark Zakula were the team captains. Bohlig was selected as the team's most valuable player. Five Wisconsin players received first- or second-team All-Big Ten honors from the Associated Press (AP) or United Press International (UPI): Marek at running back (AP-1, UPI-1); Dennis Lick at offensive tackle (AP-1, UPI-1); Jack Novak at end/receiver (AP-2, UPI-1); Terry Stieve at offensive guard (AP-2, UPI-2); and Rick Jakious at linebacker (AP-2).
The Badgers played their home games at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.