# 2001 Wisconsin Badgers football team

The 2001 Wisconsin Badgers football team represented the University of Wisconsin in the 2001 NCAA Division I-A football season.
This was the last time that the Badgers had a losing season in football and become ineligible for a bowl game until the 2024 season, in which the Badgers also went 5–7.

## Schedule

| Date | Time | Opponent | Rank | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
| August 25 | 1:00 p.m. | vs. Virginia* | No. 22 | Camp Randall StadiumMadison, WI (Eddie Robinson Classic) | FSN | W 26–17 | 76,740 |
| September 1 | 7:00 p.m. | at No. 7 Oregon* | No. 22 | Autzen StadiumEugene, OR | ABC | L 28–31 | 45,919 |
| September 8 | 11:00 a.m. | No. 19 Fresno State* | No. 23 | Camp Randall StadiumMadison, WI | ESPN | L 20–32 | 78,506 |
| September 22 | 11:00 a.m. | at Penn State | | Beaver StadiumUniversity Park, PA | ABC | W 18–6 | 107,253 |
| September 29 | 1:00 p.m. | No. 7 (I-AA) Western Kentucky* | | Camp Randall StadiumMadison, WI | | W 24–6 | 75,662 |
| October 6 | 1:00 p.m. | Indiana | | Camp Randall StadiumMadison, WI | | L 32–63 | 79,264 |
| October 13 | 2:30 p.m. | at No. 21 Ohio State | | Ohio StadiumColumbus, OH | ABC | W 20–17 | 103,520 |
| October 20 | 11:00 a.m. | at Illinois | | Memorial StadiumChampaign, IL | ESPN | L 35–42 | 70,904 |
| October 27 | 11:00 a.m. | Michigan State | | Camp Randall StadiumMadison, WI | ESPN+ | L 28–42 | 79,108 |
| November 3 | 11:00 a.m. | Iowa | | Camp Randall StadiumMadison, WI (rivalry) | ESPN+ | W 34–28 | 79,421 |
| November 17 | 2:30 p.m. | No. 11 Michigan | | Camp Randall StadiumMadison, WI | ABC | L 17–20 | 79,633 |
| November 24 | 11:00 a.m. | at Minnesota | | Hubert H. Humphrey MetrodomeMinneapolis, MN (rivalry) | ESPN2 | L 31–42 | 55,890 |
| *Non-conference gameHomecomingRankings from AP Poll released prior to the gameAll times are in Central time |||||||||

## Season summary

After an 8–4 regular season and a Sun Bowl win in 2000, the Badgers looked for their third Rose Bowl trip in 4 years. However, Wisconsin would be defeated in Autzen Stadium by Oregon and Camp Randall by Fresno State.
After those two losses, the Badgers won their next 2 games. But any dreams of Pasadena were dashed after Wisconsin's first Big Ten home game of the season. The Badgers lost 63–32 to Indiana, one of the worst losses in school history. While they managed to upset a ranked Ohio State team in Ohio Stadium the next week, the Badgers found themselves unable to pull off a significant win after; losing four of their final five to close out the season. While the Badgers managed to keep it close against both Illinois and Michigan, they were unable to pull off an upset of either team, losing another close game to Michigan, 20–17.
Despite a disappointing season, the Badgers had some bright spots. WR Lee Evans had an amazing season, as he would catch 75 passes for 1,545 yards and 9 touchdowns, despite having 3 different QBs during the year (Brooks Bollinger, Jim Sorgi, and Matt Schabert). RB Anthony Davis also turned in an outstanding season, with 1,466 yards rushing Davis would have 10 games of 100 or more yards rushing, including a season high 200 against Penn State.
Despite these great efforts from skill position players, the Badgers had injuries at the QB position, as well as difficulties on defense all season long. The Badgers were 2–3 in games decided by 7 points or less and would lose 7 games on the year, missing the postseason entirely.

## Game summaries
### Virginia

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Cavaliers | 3 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 17 |
| No. 22 Badgers | 0 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 26 |
at Camp Randall Stadium
* Date: August 25, 2001
* Game time: 1:00 p.m.
* Game weather: 66 °F (19 °C); Rain; Wind at NNE 5 MPH
* Game attendance: 76,740
* Referee: T. Ahlers
* TV: FSN
Game information :
First quarter
VA – David Greene 35-yard field goal, 11:53. Virginia 3–0. Drive: 6 plays, 10 yards, 3:07.
Second quarter
WIS – Jerone Pettus 16-yard TD run (Mike Allen kick), 14:05. Wisconsin 7–3. Drive: 2 plays,1 8 yards, 0:44.
WIS – Mike Allen 22-yard field goal, 10:05. Wisconsin 10–3. Drive: 4 plays, 2 yards, 1:28.
Third quarter
WIS – Mike Allen 28-yard field goal, 10:59. Wisconsin 13–3. Drive: 9 plays, 69 yards, 4:01.
VA – Billy McMullen 33-yard pass from Bryson Spinner (David Greene kick), 3:08. Wisconsin 13–10. Drive: 8 plays, 85 yards, 3:12.
WIS – Lee Evans 38-yard pass from Jim Sorgi (Mike Allen kick failed), 0:39. Wisconsin 19–10. Drive: 5 plays, 80 yards, 2:29.
Fourth quarter
WIS – Lee Evans 78-yard pass from Jim Sorgi (Mike Allen kick), 11:01. Wisconsin 26–10. Drive: 2 plays, 80 yards, 0:56.
VA – Tyree Foreman 14-yard pass from Bryson Spinner (David Greene kick), 5:54. Wisconsin 26–17. Drive: 6 plays, 74 yards, 1:36.
Top passers
VA – Bryson Spinner – 10/22, 154 yards, 2 TD
WIS – Jim Sorgi – 5/11, 150 yards, 2 TD
Top rushers
VA – Arlen Harris – 15 rushes, 79 yards
WIS – Anthony Davis – 24 rushes, 147 yards
Top receivers
VA – Billy McMullen – 3 receptions, 62 yards, TD
WIS – Lee Evans – 4 receptions, 135 yards, 2 TD
Top defenders
VA – John Duckett – 9 tackles
WIS – Mike Broussard – 9 tackles, 2 pass breakups :

### #7 Oregon

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| No. 22 Badgers | 0 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 28 |
| No. 7 Ducks | 10 | 0 | 14 | 7 | 31 |
at Autzen Stadium
* Date: September 1, 2001
* Game time: 7:00 p.m.
* Game weather: 79 °F (26 °C); Partly cloudy; Wind at W 10 MPH
* Game attendance: 45,919
* Referee: J. Stricherz
* TV: ABC
Game information :
First quarter
ORE – Jared Siegal 20-yard field goal, 9:50. Oregon 3–0. Drive: 9 plays, 48 yards, 2:34.
ORE – Justin Peelle 23-yard pass from Joey Harrington (Jared Siegal kick), 6:00. Oregon 10–0. Drive: 2 plays, 32 yards, 0:19.
Second quarter
WIS – Nick Davis 18-yard pass from Jim Sorgi (Mike Allen kick), 12:01. Oregon 10–7. Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 3:51.
Third quarter
WIS – Darrin Charles 13-yard pass from Jim Sorgi (Mike Allen kick), 11:54. Wisconsin 14–10. Drive: 4 plays, 51 yards, 2:00.
ORE – Justin Peelle 11-yard pass from Joey Harrington (Jared Siegal kick), 7:21. Oregon 17–14. Drive: 11 plays, 71 yards, 4:33.
WIS – Anthony Davis 69-yard TD run (Mike Allen kick), 6:55. Wisconsin 21–17. Drive: 2 plays, 69 yards, 0:26.
ORE – Maurice Morris 1-yard pass from Joey Harrington (Jared Siegal kick) 2:43. Oregon 24–21. Drive: 8 plays, 87 yards, 4:12.
Fourth quarter
WIS – Jim Sorgi 1-yard TD run (Mike Allen kick), 9:37. Wisconsin 28–24. Drive: 4 plays, 61 yards, 1:48.
ORE – Joey Harrington 2-yard TD run (Jared Siegal kick) 4:03. Oregon 31–28. Drive: 9 plays, 78 yards, 2:34.
Top passers
ORE – Joey Harrington – 23/48, 278 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
WIS – Jim Sorgi – 16/32, 231 yards, 2 TD, INT
Top rushers
ORE – Onterrio Smith – 8 rushes, 88 yards
WIS – Anthony Davis – 13 rushes, 130 yards, TD
Top receivers
ORE – Justin Peelle – 4 receptions, 71 yards, 2 TD
WIS – Lee Evans – 8 receptions, 168 yards
Top defenders
ORE – Keith Lewis – 14 tackles, forced fumble
WIS – Nick Greisen – 13 tackles, 2 TFL :

### #19 Fresno State

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| No. 19 Bulldogs | 10 | 0 | 19 | 3 | 32 |
| No. 23 Badgers | 14 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
at Camp Randall Stadium
* Date: September 8, 2001
* Game time: 11:00 a.m.
* Game attendance: 78,506
* TV: ESPN
Game information :
First quarter
WIS – Jim Sorgi 1-yard TD run (Mike Allen kick), 13:46. Wisconsin 7–0. Drive: 4 plays, 72 yards, 1:14.
FS – Marque Davis 20-yard pass from David Carr (Asen Asparuhov kick), 9:00. Tie 7–7. Drive: 12 plays, 64 yards, 4:46.
WIS – Lee Evans 53-yard pass from Jim Sorgi (Mike Allen kick), 3:01. Wisconsin 14–7. Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, 1:58.
FS – Asen Asparuhov 42-yard field goal, 0:09. Wisconsin 14–10. Drive: 9 plays, 49 yards, 2:52.
Second quarter
WIS – Mike Allen 37-yard field goal, 9:44. Wisconsin 17–10. Drive: 11 plays, 46 yards, 5:25.
WIS – Mike Allen 50-yard field goal, 4:36. Wisconsin 20–10. Drive: 7 plays, 34 yards, 2:45.
Third quarter
FS – Bernard Berrian 96-yard kickoff return (Alec Greco rush), 14:46. Wisconsin 20–18. Drive: 1 plays, 96 yards, 0:14.
FS – Rodney Wright 16-yard pass from David Carr (David Carr run), 12:26. Fresno State 26–20. Drive: 4 plays, 31 yards, 1:26.
FS – Asen Asparuhov 34-yard field goal, 1:14. Fresno State 29–20. Drive: 8 plays, 23 yards, 2:38.
Fourth quarter
FS – Asen Asparuhov 17-yard field goal, 6:26. Fresno State 32–20. Drive: 11 plays, 61 yards, 5:46.
Top passers
FS – David Carr – 23/38, 240 yards, 2 TD, INT
WIS – Jim Sorgi – 13/31, 246 yards, TD, 2 INT
Top rushers
FS – Paris Gaines – 19 rushes, 89 yards
WIS – Anthony Davis – 24 rushes, 137 yards
Top receivers
FS – Rodney Wright – 9 receptions, 87 yards, TD
WIS – Lee Evans – 7 receptions, 182 yards, TD
Top defenders
FS – M. Rodriguez – 10 tackles, TFL
WIS – Bryson Thompson – 18 tackles :

### Penn State

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Badgers | 6 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 18 |
| Nittany Lions | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
at Beaver Stadium
* Date: September 22, 2001
* Game time: 11:15 a.m.
* Game weather: 72 °F (22 °C); Sunny; Wind at N/A
* Game attendance: 107,253
* Referee: R. Honig
* TV: ABC
Game information :
First quarter
WIS – Mark Anelli 3-yard pass from Brooks Bollinger (Mike Allen kick blocked), 7:51. Wisconsin 6–0. Drive: 9 plays, 61 yards, 4:03.
Second quarter
WIS – Mike Allen 30-yard field goal, 13:08. Wisconsin 9–0. Drive: 15 plays, 58 yards, 6:47.
WIS – Mike Allen 21-yard field goal, 6:54. Wisconsin 12–0. Drive: 7 plays, 43 yards, 4:17.
Third quarter
PS – Larry Johnson 50-yard pass from Matt Senneca (David Kimball kick failed), 6:20. Wisconsin 12–6. Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 2:24.
WIS – Brooks Bollinger 3-yard TD run (Brooks Bollinger run failed), 1:43. Wisconsin 18–6. Drive: 11 plays, 78 yards, 4:37.
Fourth quarter
No scoring
Top passers
PS – Matt Senneca – 3/11, 64 yards, TD
WIS – Brooks Bollinger – 7/12, 61 yards, TD
Top rushers
PS – Eric McCoo – 4 rushes, 47 yards
WIS – Anthony Davis – 37 rushes, 200 yards
Top receivers
PS – Larry Johnson – 1 reception, 50 yards, TD
WIS – Mark Anelli – 4 receptions, 28 yards, TD
Top defenders
PS – Shamar Finney – 9 tackles, INT
WIS – Wendell Bryant – 8 tackles, 6 TFL, 5 Sacks :

### Western Kentucky

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Hilltoppers | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Badgers | 3 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
at Camp Randall Stadium
* Date: September 29, 2001
* Game time: 1:00 p.m.
* Game weather: 58 °F (14 °C); Partly cloudy; Wind at 3 mph
* Game attendance: 75,662
* Referee: D. Witvoet
Game information :
First quarter
WIS – Mark Neuser 35-yard field goal, 11:43. Wisconsin 3–0. Drive: 9 plays, 34 yards, 3:17.
WKU – P. Martinez 29-yard field goal, 0:29. Tie 3–3. Drive: 7 plays, 21 yards, 3:39.
Second quarter
WIS – Anthony Davis 18-yard TD run (Mark Neuser kick), 12:21. Wisconsin 10–3. Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 3:08.
WIS – Anthony Davis 1-yard TD run (Mark Neuser kick), 3:32. Wisconsin 17–3. Drive: 11 plays, 86 yards, 5:17.
WKU – P. Martinez 29-yard field goal, 0:00. Wisconsin 17–6. Drive: 8 plays, 28 yards, 2:02.
Third quarter
WIS – Nick Davis 32-yard pass from Brooks Bollinger (Mark Neuser kick), 1:42. Wisconsin 24–6. Drive: 4 plays, 46 yards, 1:27.
Fourth quarter
No scoring
Top passers
WKU – J. Johnson – 1/2, 28 yards
WIS – Brooks Bollinger – 3/10, 50 yards, TD
Top rushers
WKU – K. Brooks – 12 rushes, 36 yards
WIS – Anthony Davis – 19 rushes, 89 yards, 2 TD
Top receivers
WKU – D. Pimpleton – 1 reception, 28 yards
WIS – Lee Evans – 6 receptions, 85 yards
Top defenders
WKU – E. Dandy – 14 tackles, 2 TFL
WIS – Nick Greisen – 16 tackles, 2 TFL, Sack, pass breakup :

### Indiana

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Hoosiers | 32 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 63 |
| Badgers | 0 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 32 |
at Camp Randall Stadium
* Date: October 6, 2001
* Game time: 1:00 p.m.
* Game weather: 40 °F (4 °C); Partly cloudy; Wind at NW 10-15 mph
* Game attendance: 79,264
* Referee: J. Lapetina
Game information :
First quarter
IU – Levron Williams 6-yard TD run (Bryan Robertson kick), 12:55. Indiana 7–0. Drive: 2 plays, 53 yards, 0:28.
IU – Levron Williams 56-yard TD run (Bryan Robertson kick failed), 11:35. Indiana 13–0. Drive: 1 plays, 56 yards, 0:08.
IU – Levron Williams 3-yard TD run (Bryan Robertson kick), 9:32. Indiana 20–0. Drive: 4 plays, 39 yards, 1:03.
IU – Duane Stone 10-yard blocked put return (Bryan Robertson kick failed), 7:32. Indiana 26–0.
IU – Aaron Halterman 4-yard pass from Antwaan Randle El (Bryan Robertson kick failed), 3:13. Indiana 32–0. Drive: 4 plays, 42 yards, 0:52.
Second quarter
WIS – Mark Neuser 22-yard field goal, 11:57. Indiana 32–3. Drive: 15 plays, 86 yards, 6:16.
WIS – Lee Evans 43-yard pass from Brooks Bollinger (Mark Neuser kick), 9:30. Indiana 32–10. Drive: 2 plays, 42 yards, 0:47.
IU – Levron Williams 8-yard TD run (Bryan Robertson kick), 6:47. Indiana 39–10. Drive: 6 plays, 77 yards, 2:43.
IU – Bryan Robertson 28-yard field goal, 3:10. Indiana 42–10. Drive: 5 plays, 33 yards, 2:50.
WIS – Brooks Bollinger 1-yard TD run (Mark Neuser kick), 1:05. Indiana 42–17. Drive: 6 plays, 69 yards, 2:05.
Third quarter
IU – Levron Williams 7-yard TD run (Bryan Robertson kick), 12:27. Indiana 49–17. Drive: 6 plays, 81 yards, 2:33.'
WIS – Mark Anelli 10-yard pass from Brooks Bollinger (Mark Anelli pass), 5:43. Indiana 49–25. Drive: 6 plays, 38 yards, 1:54.
IU – Brian Lewis 1-yard TD run (Bryan Robertson kick), 3:07. Indiana 56–25. Drive: 6 plays, 76 yards, 2:36.'
Fourth quarter
IU – Levron Williams 51-yard TD run (Bryan Robertson kick), 9:41. Indiana 63–25. Drive: 3 plays, 56 yards, 1:00.'
WIS – Joey Boese 26-yard fumble return (Mark Neuser kick), 4:24. Indiana 63–32.
Top passers
IU – Antwaan Randle El – 8/13, 182 yards, TD
WIS – Brooks Bollinger – 15/24, 222 yards, 2 TD, INT
Top rushers
IU – Levron Williams – 20 rushes, 280 yards, 6 TD
WIS – Jerone Pettus – 16 rushes, 82 yards
Top receivers
IU – Jeremi Johnson – 4 receptions, 96 yards
WIS – Lee Evans – 9 receptions, 148 yards, TD
Top defenders
IU – Justin Smith – 11 tackles, 3 TFL, Sack, FF
WIS – Nick Greisen – 17 tackles, TFL :

### #21 Ohio State

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Badgers | 0 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 20 |
| No. 21 Buckeyes | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
at Ohio Stadium
* Date: October 13, 2001
* Game time: 2:30 p.m.
* Game weather: 75 °F (24 °C); Chance of rain; Wind at SE 10-20 mph
* Game attendance: 103,520
* Referee: David Witvoet
* TV: ABC
Game information :
First quarter
OSU – Josh Huston 44-yard field goal, 10:27. Ohio State 3–0. Drive: 11 plays, 32 yards, 4:33.
OSU – Steve Bellisari 1-yard TD run (Josh Huston kick), 4:28. Ohio State 10–0. Drive: 9 plays, 51 yards, 4:21.
Second quarter
OSU – Lydell Ross 3-yard TD run (Josh Huston kick), 10:27. Ohio State 17–0. Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 4:21.'
WIS – Anthony Davis 23-yard TD run (Mark Neuser kick), 0:46. Ohio State 17–7. Drive: 1 play, 23 yards, 0:07.
Third quarter
WIS – Nick Davis 42-yard pass from Brooks Bollinger (Mark Neuser kick), 12:07. Ohio State 17–14. Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 2:53.
Fourth quarter
WIS – Mark Neuser 25-yard field goal, 14:10. Tie 17–17. Drive: 10 plays, 55 yards, 4:13.
WIS – Mark Neuser 33-yard field goal, 2:10. Wisconsin 20–17. Drive: 7 plays, 55 yards, 2:54.
Top passers
OSU – Steve Bellisari – 10/21, 132 yards, INT
WIS – Brooks Bollinger – 12/22, 202 yards, TD, INT
Top rushers
OSU – Lydell Ross – 14 rushes, 59 yards, TD
WIS – Anthony Davis – 26 rushes, 103 yards, TD
Top receivers
OSU – Chris Vance – 4 receptions, 67 yards
WIS – Nick Davis – 6 receptions, 90 yards, TD
Top defenders
OSU – Courtland Bullard – 7 tackles, pass breakup
WIS – Nick Greisen – 17 tackles, 2 TFL :

### Illinois

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Badgers | 7 | 0 | 7 | 21 | 35 |
| Fighting Illini | 6 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 42 |
at Memorial Stadium
* Date: October 20, 2001
* Game time: 11:00 a.m.
* Game weather: 64 °F (18 °C); Sunny; Wind at SW 8 mph
* Game attendance: 70,904
* Referee: Steve Newman
* TV: ESPN
Game information :
First quarter
ILL – Peter Christofilakos 33-yard field goal, 9:54. Illinois 3–0. Drive: 13 plays, 56 yards, 5:06.
WIS – Brooks Bollinger 25-yard TD run (Mark Neuser kick), 7:37. Wisconsin 7–3. Drive: 7 plays, 81 yards, 2:17.
ILL – Peter Christofilakos 22-yard field goal, 2:52. Wisconsin 7–6. Drive: 9 plays, 66 yards, 4:45.
Second quarter
ILL – Rocky Harvey 22-yard pass from Kurt Kittner (Kurt Kittner pass failed), 9:23. Illinois 12–7. Drive: 9 plays, 65 yards, 3:38.
ILL – Aaron Moorehead 34-yard pass from Kurt Kittner (Peter Christofilakos kick), 3:12. Illinois 19–7. Drive: 9 plays, 65 yards, 2:57.
ILL – John Gockman 48-yard field goal, 0:03. Illinois 22–7. Drive: 6 plays, 34 yards, 1:16.
Third quarter
ILL – John Gockman 43-yard field goal, 8:27. Illinois 25–7. Drive: 9 plays, 28 yards, 3:14.
WIS – Anthony Davis 2-yard TD run (Mark Neuser kick), 4:31. Illinois 25–14. Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 3:56.
ILL – Peter Christofilakos 36-yard field goal, 1:53. Illinois 28–14. Drive: 9 plays, 57 yards, 2:38.
Fourth quarter
WIS – Lee Evans 4-yard pass from Jim Sorgi (Mark Neuser kick), 14:11. Illinois 28–21. Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 2:42.
WIS – Anthony Davis 17-yard TD run (Mark Neuser kick), 13:43. Tie 28–28. Drive: 2 plays, 28 yards, 0:22.
WIS – Lee Evans 19-yard pass from Jim Sorgi (Mark Neuser kick), 12:48. Wisconsin 35–28. Drive: 2 plays, 17 yards, 0:44.
ILL – Brian Hodges 14-yard pass from Kurt Kittner (Peter Christofilakos kick), 12:06. Tie 35–35. Drive: 2 plays, 50 yards, 0:42.
ILL – Brandon Lloyd 22-yard pass from Kurt Kittner (Peter Christofilakos kick), 6:18. Illinois 42–35. Drive: 10 plays, 64 yards, 4:07.
Top passers
ILL – Kurt Kittner – 24/45, 401 yards, 4 TD, INT
WIS – Jim Sorgi – 10/20, 157 yards, 2 TD
Top rushers
ILL – Antoineo Harris – 24 rushes, 86 yards
WIS – Anthony Davis – 24 rushes, 116 yards, 2 TD
Top receivers
ILL – Brandon Lloyd – 8 receptions, 129 yards, TD
WIS – Lee Evans – 9 receptions, 150 yards, 2 TD
Top defenders
ILL – Joe Bevis – 9 tackles, 1.5 TFL, 0.5 Sack
WIS – Nick Greisen – 16 tackles, 2 TFL :

### Michigan State

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Spartans | 7 | 7 | 21 | 7 | 42 |
| Badgers | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 28 |
at Camp Randall Stadium
* Date: October 27, 2001
* Game time: 11:00 a.m.
* Game weather: 39 °F (4 °C); Partly cloudy; Wind at NW 7 mph
* Game attendance: 79,108
* Referee: D. Lipski
* TV: ESPN+
Game information :
First quarter
WIS – Lee Evans 42-yard pass from Jim Sorgi (Mark Neuser kick), 7:01. Wisconsin 7–0. Drive: 4 plays, 59 yards, 1:28.
MSU – T. J. Duckett 1-yard TD run (Dave Rayner kick), 3:55. Tie 7–7. Drive: 6 plays, 50 yards, 3:06.
Second quarter
WIS – Lee Evans 30-yard pass from Jim Sorgi (Mark Neuser kick), 7:03. Wisconsin 14–7. Drive: 4 plays, 59 yards, 1:28.
MSU – Charles Rogers 5-yard pass from Jeff Smoker (Dave Rayner kick), 1:02. Tie 14–14. Drive: 7 plays, 91 yards, 1:55.
Third quarter
MSU – T. J. Duckett 43-yard TD run (Dave Rayner kick), 13:22. Michigan State 21–14. Drive: 3 plays, 61 yards, 1:38.
MSU – Herb Haygood 12-yard pass from Jeff Smoker (Dave Rayner kick), 3:03. Michigan State 28–14. Drive: 4 plays, 87 yards, 1:54.
WIS – Lee Evans 70-yard pass from Matt Schabert (Mark Neuser kick), 2:04. Michigan State 28–21. Drive: 3 plays, 69 yards, 0:59.
MSU – Jeff Smoker 8-yard TD run (Dave Rayner kick), 0:20. Michigan State 35–21. Drive: 3 plays, 70 yards, 1:44.
Fourth quarter
MSU – Charles Rogers 87-yard pass from Jeff Smoker (Dave Rayner kick), 11:25. Michigan State 42–21. Drive: 3 plays, 91 yards, 1:28.
WIS – Mark Anelli 13-yard pass from Matt Schabert (Mark Neuser kick), 5:13. Michigan State 42–28. Drive: 16 plays, 91 yards, 6:12.
Top passers
MSU – Jeff Smoker – 13/20, 326 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
WIS – Jim Sorgi – 10/19, 177 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
Top rushers
MSU – T. J. Duckett – 23 rushes, 186 yards, 2 TD
WIS – Anthony Davis – 32 rushes, 101 yards
Top receivers
MSU – Charles Rogers – 5 receptions, 206 yards, 2 TD
WIS – Lee Evans – 9 receptions, 228 yards, 3 TD
Top defenders
MSU – Josh Shaw – 12 tackles, 3 TFL
WIS – Nick Greisen – 12 tackles :

### Iowa

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Hawkeyes | 0 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 28 |
| Badgers | 10 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 34 |
at Camp Randall Stadium
* Date: November 3, 2001
* Game time: 11:00 a.m.
* Game weather: 55 °F (13 °C); Clear; Wind at S 7 mph
* Game attendance: 79,421
* Referee: LeMonnier
* TV: ESPN+
Game information :
First quarter
WIS – Mark Neuser 28-yard field goal, 8:39. Wisconsin 3–0. Drive: 11 plays, 61 yards, 5:15.
WIS – Brooks Bollinger 2-yard TD run (Mark Neuser kick), 4:35. Wisconsin 10–0. Drive: 7 plays, 51 yards, 3:04.
Second quarter
IOW – Kahlil Hill 11-yard pass from Brad Banks (Nate Kaeding kick), 12:38. Wisconsin 10–7. Drive: 5 plays, 59 yards, 2:11.
WIS – Mark Neuser 23-yard field goal, 8:44. Wisconsin 13–7. Drive: 10 plays, 74 yards, 3:54.
IOW – Kahlil Hill 54-yard pass from Brad Banks (Nate Kaeding kick), 7:56. Iowa 14–13. Drive: 2 plays, 68 yards, 0:48.
WIS – Jerone Pettus 4-yard TD run (Mark Neuser kick), 5:48. Wisconsin 20–14. Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 2:08.
WIS – Darrin Charles 17-yard pass from Brooks Bollinger (Mark Neuser kick), 2:50. Wisconsin 27–14. Drive: 3 plays, 22 yards, 1:29.
Third quarter
IOW – Ladell Betts 38-yard TD run (Nate Kaeding kick), 10:45. Wisconsin 27–21. Drive: 4 plays, 56 yards, 1:49.
WIS – Anthony Davis 2-yard TD run (Mark Neuser kick), 6:10. Wisconsin 34–21. Drive: 8 plays, 77 yards, 4:35.
IOW – Brad Banks 1-yard TD run (Nate Kaeding kick), 1:41. Wisconsin 34–28. Drive: 10 plays, 71 yards, 4:29.
Fourth quarter
No scoring
Top passers
IOW – Brad Banks – 11/23, 162 yards, 2 TD, INT
WIS – Brooks Bollinger – 14/21, 262 yards, TD
Top rushers
IOW – Ladell Betts – 15 rushes, 121 yards, TD
WIS – Anthony Davis – 36 rushes, 132 yards, TD
Top receivers
IOW – Kahlil Hill – 6 receptions, 97 yards, 2 TD
WIS – Lee Evans – 7 receptions, 175 yards
Top defenders
IOW – Derek Pagel – 14 tackles, TFL, pass breakup
WIS – Bryson Thompson – 9 tackles, forced fumble :

### #11 Michigan

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| No. 11 Wolverines | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 20 |
| Badgers | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 17 |
at Camp Randall Stadium
* Date: November 17, 2001
* Game time: 2:30 p.m.
* Game weather: 61 °F (16 °C); Clear; Wind at S 7 mph
* Game attendance: 79,633
* Referee: S. Pamon
* TV: ABC
Game information :
First quarter
WIS – Brooks Bollinger 1-yard TD run (Mark Neuser kick), 9:04. Wisconsin 7–0. Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 5:56.
MIC – Deitan Dubuc 1-yard pass from John Navarre (Hayden Epstein kick), 0:36. Tie 7–7. Drive: 10 plays, 40 yards, 4:18.
Second quarter
MIC – Marlin Jackson 43-yard punt return (Hayden Epstein kick), 8:21. Michigan 14–7.
Third quarter
MIC – Hayden Epstein 25-yard field goal, 8:27. Michigan 17–7. Drive: 5 plays, -3 yards, 1:34.
WIS – Anthony Davis 10-yard TD run (Mark Neuser kick), 5:03. Michigan 17–14. Drive: 10 plays, 71 yards, 3:24.
WIS – Mark Neuser 46-yard field goal, 1:58. Tie 17–17. Drive: 4 plays, -2 yards, 1:40.
Fourth quarter
MIC – Hayden Epstein 31-yard field goal, 0:10. Michigan 20–17. Drive: 1 play, 0 yards, 0:04.
Top passers
MIC – John Navarre – 11/24, 58 yards, TD, INT
WIS – Brooks Bollinger – 14/29, 133 yards
Top rushers
MIC – B. J. Askew – 16 rushes, 58 yards
WIS – Anthony Davis – 27 rushes, 103 yards, TD
Top receivers
MIC – Marquise Walker – 4 receptions, 14 yards
WIS – Mark Anelli – 5 receptions, 59 yards
Top defenders
MIC – Victor Hobson – 8 tackles, 3.5 TFL
WIS – Nick Greisen – 19 tackles, 3 TFL, sack, forced fumble :

### Minnesota

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Badgers | 14 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 31 |
| Golden Gophers | 7 | 21 | 7 | 7 | 42 |
at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
* Date: November 24, 2001
* Game time: 11:00 a.m.
* Game weather: Indoors
* Game attendance: 55,890
* Referee: Lapetina
* TV: ESPN2
Game information :
First quarter
WIS – Anthony Davis 1-yard TD run (Mark Neuser kick), 8:35. Wisconsin 7–0. Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 4:52.
MIN – Ben Utecht 59-yard pass from Asad Abdul-Khaliq (Dan Nystrom kick), 6:26. Tie 7–7. Drive: 4 plays, 77 yards, 2:09.
WIS – Brooks Bollinger 1-yard TD run (Mark Neuser kick), 4:00. Wisconsin 14–7. Drive: 7 plays, 65 yards, 2:26.
Second quarter
MIN – Thomas Tapeh 18-yard TD run (Dan Nystrom kick), 13:46. Tie 14–14. Drive: 13 plays, 88 yards, 5:14.
MIN – Ben Utecht 38-yard pass from Asad Abdul-Khaliq (Dan Nystrom kick), 10:53. Minnesota 21–14. Drive: 4 plays, 58 yards, 1:50.
WIS – Anthony Davis 61-yard TD run (Mark Neuser kick), 7:54. Tie 21–21. Drive: 6 plays, 86 yards, 2:59.
MIN – Marion Barber III 6-yard TD run (Dan Nystrom kick), 5:04. Minnesota 28–21. Drive: 3 plays, 61 yards, 0:48.
Third quarter
WIS – Anthony Davis 1-yard TD run (Mark Neuser kick), 8:31. Tie 28–28. Drive: 2 plays, 4 yards, 0:12.
WIS – Mark Neuser 30-yard field goal, 5:29. Wisconsin 31–28. Drive: 6 plays, 48 yards, 2:45.
MIN – Ron Johnson 45-yard pass from Asad Abdul-Khaliq (Dan Nystrom kick), 1:25. Minnesota 35–31. Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 4:04.
Fourth quarter
MIN – Asad Abdul-Khaliq 3-yard TD run (Dan Nystrom kick), 8:10. Minnesota 42–31. Drive: 16 plays, 71 yards, 7:38.
Top passers
MIN – Asad Abdul-Khaliq – 17/25, 265 yards, 3 TD, INT
WIS – Brooks Bollinger – 17/37, 238 yards, INT
Top rushers
MIN – Tellis Redmon – 18 rushes, 128 yards
WIS – Anthony Davis – 29 rushes, 208 yards, 3 TD
Top receivers
MIN – Ben Utecht – 3 receptions, 104 yards, 2 TD
WIS – Lee Evans – 9 receptions, 151 yards
Top defenders
MIN – Jack Brewer – 10 tackles
WIS – Nick Greisen – 18 tackles, 3 TFL, sack :

## Regular starters

| Position | Player |
| Quarterback | Brooks Bollinger |
| Running Back | Anthony Davis |
| Fullback | Chad Kuhns |
| Wide Receiver | Lee Evans |
| Wide Receiver | Nick Davis |
| Tight End | Mark Anelli |
| Left Tackle | Ben Johnson |
| Left Guard | Dan Buenning |
| Center | Al Johnson |
| Right Guard | Kalvin Barrett/Jonathan Clinkscale |
| Right Tackle | Jason Jowers |
| Position | Player |
| Defensive Tackle | Chuck Smith |
| Nose Tackle | Ben Herbert |
| Defensive Tackle | Wendell Bryant |
| Rush End | Delante McGrew |
| Outside Linebacker | Jeff Mack |
| Inside Linebacker | Bryson Thompson |
| Outside Linebacker | Nick Greisen |
| Cornerback | Mike Echols |
| Free Safety | Joey Boese |
| Strong Safety | Michael Broussard |
| Cornerback | Scott Starks |

## Team players in the 2002 NFL draft

| Player | Position | Round | Pick | NFL club |
| Wendell Bryant | Defensive Tackle | 1 | 12 | Arizona Cardinals |
| Mike Echols | Cornerback | 4 | 110 | Tennessee Titans |
| Nick Greisen | Linebacker | 5 | 152 | New York Giants |
| Mark Anelli | Tight End | 6 | 201 | San Francisco 49ers |