It was the third season of the Barry Alvarez era, and the Wisconsin Badgers were on the rise. UW worked and grinded to a 5-6 record in 1991, a four-game improvement from their 1-10 start under its future athletics director.
When speaking with current offensive coordinator and former guard Joe Rudolph back in May for Walk-On This Way, he said that progress generated a buzz about the program that it could take the next step for a winning season. Could the Badgers ascend further into the college football postseason?
Wisconsin started 3-1 in 1992, with one win coming against No.