The 1969 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 1969 Big Ten season. In their third and final year under head coach John Coatta, the Badgers compiled a 3–7 record (3–4 in conference games), finished in a four-way tie for fifth place in the Big Ten, and were outscored by a total of 349 to 196.
The Badgers gained an average of 148.2 passing yards and 189.5 rushing yards per game. On defense, they gave up an average of 140.4 passing yards and 288.6 rushing yards per game. The team's individual statistical leaders included: quarterback Neil Graff (1,086 passing yards); running back Alan Thompson (907 rushing yards); and tight end Stu Voigt (39 receptions for 439 yards).
Bill Gregory, Don Murphy, and Mel Riddick were the team captains.Wisconsin Football 2020 Fact Book, p. 145. Tight end Stu Voigt was selected as the team's most valuable player.Wisconsin Football 2020 Fact Book, p. 140.
The Badgers played their home games at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
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1970 NFL draft Mike McClish Tackle 8 196 Houston Oilers Joe Dawkins Running Back 10 248 Houston Oilers Stu Voigt Tight End 10 259 Minnesota Vikings
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