Former Wisconsin running back  will be ainducted into college Football Hall of Fame

 

MADISON – A lot of great running backs have come through the Wisconsin football program.

Twelve years after he played his last down for the Badgers, Montee Ball continues to separate himself from the pack.

Wednesday the former UW star was announced as part of the College Football Hall of Fame’s 2025 class. The induction ceremony will be Dec. 9 in Las Vegas.

He will be the 13^th Wisconsin player or coach to receive induction.

Ball finished his UW career as the NCAA record holder for career touchdowns (83) and career rushing touchdowns (77). He ranks second in program history in rushing yards to Ron Dayne with 5,140 yards.

 

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Also, Ball still holds the distinction as the only player to run for 100 yards in three straight Rose Bowls

Ball, who was a second-round draft pick of the Denver Broncos and played two NFL seasons, responded to the honor on social media.

 

“This is such an honor,” he wrote on X. “Thank you so much to all the voters, the committee, Badgers fans, my family, my teammates, UW football, Thomas Hammock and all that helped me along the journey. Thank you thank you thank you