Jennifer Mnookin Chancellor | Official website
Jennifer Mnookin Chancellor | Official website
Wisconsin Badgers football returned triumphantly to a refurbished Camp Randall Stadium on Friday night, kicking off the 2024 season with a 28-14 win over Western Michigan. The team’s fans continued their tradition of being the most joyful in college football, from dancing to “Jump Around” to singing “Buttercup,” “If You Want to be a Badger,” and more.
“It’s game time!” said students Hollyn Gaffner, Myiesha Imam, and Ella Smith as they posed with their Game One football tickets. Photo: Althea Dotzour
Students pounded on the mats surrounding the student section. Photo: Althea Dotzour
Students danced during the UW Marching Band’s “Fifth Quarter” performance. Photo: Althea Dotzour
The band played in celebration of a touchdown in the second quarter. Photo: Althea Dotzour
Members of the women’s hockey team threw t-shirts to the audience and operated the t-shirt cannon. Photo: Althea Dotzour
Camp Randall Stadium boasts a new heated field this season. Photo: Althea Dotzour
Fans in the student section waved their hands in celebration. Photo: Althea Dotzour
Fans enjoyed beautiful weather and a win from the Badgers. Photo: Althea Dotzour
Badger fans draped arms and swayed during the playing of “Varsity.” Photo: Althea Dotzour
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