Conference Big Ten Conference AP No. 9 MVP Alan Ameche | Coaches No. 10 1954 record 7–2 (5–2 Big Ten) | |
Head coach Ivy Williamson (6th year) | ||
The 1954 Wisconsin Badgers football team represented the University of Wisconsin in the 1954 Big Ten Conference football season.
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Season
Senior Alan Ameche earned All-America honors, was named the Big 10 Player of the Year, and was the recipient of the 1954 Heisman Trophy, becoming the first Badger to win the award. He played linebacker on defense along with fullback on offense, since American football was single platoon during his college career. In four years as a Badger, he gained 3,212 yards, then the NCAA record, scored 25 touchdowns, and averaged 4.8 yards per carry.
Awards and honors
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