University of Wisconsin-Madison Athletics

Wisconsin-Madison competes in NCAA Division I, which means big-time college sports with packed stadiums, athletic scholarships, and national TV coverage. The Badgers field 20 varsity sports with 775 total athletes, making up about 2.2% of the 35,665 students on campus. Wisconsin distributes $17.9 million in athletic scholarships across its teams. As a member of the Big Ten Conference, the Badgers compete against powerhouse schools like Michigan, Ohio State, and Penn State. Wisconsin football games at Camp Randall Stadium are legendary for their atmosphere, with fans jumping to "Jump Around" between the third and fourth quarters. The school has traditional rivalries with Minnesota (competing for Paul Bunyan's Axe) and Iowa (fighting for the Heartland Trophy). Wisconsin's athletic programs consistently rank among the best in the Big Ten.