The 1978 Wisconsin Badgers football team represented the University of WisconsinâÂÂMadison in the 1978 Big Ten Conference football season. Led by first-year head coach Dave McClain, the Badgers compiled an overall record of 5âÂÂ4âÂÂ2 with a mark of 3âÂÂ4âÂÂ2 in conference play, placing sixth in the Big Ten. Wisconsin played home games at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.