American college football season
The 1978 Wisconsin Badgers football team represented the University of Wisconsin–Madison in the 1978 Big Ten Conference football season. Led by first-year head coach Dave McClain, the Badgers compiled an overall record of 5–4–2 with a mark of 3–4–2 in conference play, placing sixth in the Big Ten. Wisconsin played home games at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
Schedule
Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
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September 16 | Richmond* | | W 7–6 | 60,877 | [1] |
September 23 | at Northwestern | | W 28–7 | 23,960 | |
September 30 | Oregon* | - Camp Randall Stadium
- Madison, WI
| W 22–19 | 63,988 | |
October 7 | Indiana | - Camp Randall Stadium
- Madison, WI
| W 34–7 | 75,266 | |
October 14 | at Illinois | | T 20–20 | 51,160 | |
October 21 | No. 9 Michigan | - Camp Randall Stadium
- Madison, WI
| L 0–42 | 80,024 | [2] |
October 28 | at Michigan State | | L 2–55 | 70,144 | |
November 4 | Ohio State | - Camp Randall Stadium
- Madison, WI
| L 14–49 | 79,940 | |
November 11 | Purdue | - Camp Randall Stadium
- Madison, WI
| T 24–24 | 78,986 | |
November 18 | at Iowa | | L 24–38 | 44,444 | |
November 25 | Minnesota | - Camp Randall Stadium
- Madison, WI (rivalry)
| W 48–10 | 61,021 | |
- *Non-conference game
- Homecoming
- Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
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Roster
1978 Wisconsin Badgers football team roster
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Players
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Coaches
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Offense
Pos. |
# |
Name |
Class
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WR
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19
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Tom Braker
|
Jr
|
WR
|
10
|
David Charles (C)
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Sr
|
RB
|
39
|
Kevin Cohee
|
Sr
|
TE
|
94
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Jerry Doerger
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Fr
|
QB, RB
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11
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Charles Green
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Sr
|
G
|
56
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Brad Jackomino
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Sr
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QB
|
13
|
John Josten
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Fr
|
QB
|
18
|
Mike Kalasmiki
|
Jr
|
G
|
66
|
Pat Kelly
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Sr
|
OT
|
68
|
Dave Krall
|
Jr
|
TE
|
88
|
Mike Krepfle
|
So
|
G
|
63
|
Jim Martine
|
Jr
|
RB
|
25
|
Ira Matthews
|
Sr
|
C
|
50
|
Jim McCoy
|
Sr
|
FB
|
28
|
Dave Mohapp
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Fr
|
C
|
52
|
Jim Moore
|
Sr
|
RB
|
33
|
Curtis Richardson
|
Fr
|
C
|
59
|
Joe Rothbauer
|
Jr
|
TE
|
81
|
Joe Ruetz
|
So
|
OT
|
75
|
Ray Snell
|
Jr
|
FB
|
26
|
Tom Stauss
|
Jr
|
WR
|
42
|
Tim Stracka
|
Fr
|
TE
|
87
|
Ray Sydnor
|
So
|
WR
|
6
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Wayne Souza
|
Jr
|
OT
|
79
|
Ralph Turturro
|
Sr
|
FB
|
84
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Bob Wagner
|
Sr
|
OT
|
98
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Paul Wasikowski
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Jr
|
|
Defense
Pos. |
# |
Name |
Class
|
DT
|
73
|
Henry Addy
|
Sr
|
LB
|
41
|
Dave Ahrens
|
So
|
CB
|
29
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Ross Anderson
|
So
|
DE
|
85
|
Curt Blaskowski
|
So
|
LB
|
95
|
Guy Boliaux
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Fr
|
DT
|
67
|
Kasey Cabral
|
Jr
|
CB
|
30
|
Mickey Casey
|
Jr
|
LB
|
48
|
Dennis Christenson
|
Jr
|
LB
|
14
|
Dave Crossen (C)
|
Sr
|
S
|
8
|
Greg Gordon
|
Sr
|
LB
|
15
|
Kurt Holm
|
Sr
|
DT
|
90
|
Thomas Houston
|
So
|
CB
|
37
|
Lawrence Johnson
|
Sr
|
LB
|
43
|
Don Lorenz
|
Jr
|
MG
|
20
|
Dan Relich (C)
|
Sr
|
DE
|
45
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Mark Sawicki
|
So
|
S
|
9
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Dan Schieble
|
Sr
|
DT
|
76
|
Tom Schremp
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Jr
|
S
|
5
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Terry Stroede
|
Jr
|
S
|
12
|
George Welch
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Jr
|
DT
|
77
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George Wojtowicz
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Fr
|
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Special teams
Pos. |
# |
Name |
Class
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K
|
2
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Mike Brhely
|
Sr
|
P
|
39
|
John Kiltz
|
So
|
K
|
7
|
Steve Veith
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Jr
|
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- Head coach
- Coordinators/assistant coaches
- Jim Hilles – Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers
- Bill Dudley – Quarterbacks and Receivers
- Doug Graber – Defensive Backs
- Arnold Jeter – Defensive Line
- Cliff Knox – Running Backs
- Mike Nelson – Defensive Ends
- Bob Palcic – Tackles and Tight Ends
- Mario Russo – Centers and Guards
- George Chryst – Administrative Assistant
- Legend
- (C) Team captain
- (S) Suspended
- (I) Ineligible
- Injured
- Redshirt
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Team players in the 1979 NFL draft
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