Wisconsin 1981 season
Record
7-4
Points for
268
Points against
219
How it ended
Lost Bowl game
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | vs |  Michigan | W | 21-14 |
| 3 | vs |  UCLA | L | 13-31 |
| 4 | vs |  Western Michigan | W | 21-10 |
| 5 | vs |  Purdue | W | 20-14 |
| 6 | vs |  Ohio State | W | 24-21 |
| 7 | at |  Michigan State | L | 14-33 |
| 8 | at |  Illinois | L | 21-23 |
| 9 | vs |  Northwestern | W | 52-0 |
| 10 | at |  Indiana | W | 28-7 |
| 11 | vs |  Iowa | L | 7-17 |
| 12 | at |  Minnesota | W | 26-21 |
| Postseason | vs |  Tennessee | L | 21-28 |
Game-by-game results and the record for the Wisconsin Badgers 1981 season.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the Wisconsin record in 1981?
Wisconsin went 7-4 in the 1981 regular season. The season result: Lost Bowl game.