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Photos: Wisconsin's Camp Randall Stadium in 32 photos

  • Kevin Morriss
  • Jul 6, 2024
  • Jul 6, 2024 Updated Aug 27, 2025

From record-setting performances to future NFL stars, take a look back at the past 32 years at Camp Randall Stadium, with one memorable photo from each year.

Camp Randall in 2023

Camp Randall in 2023

Wisconsin tight end Tucker Ashcraft catches a touchdown pass against Rutgers during their 2023 game at Camp Randall.

SAMANTHA MADAR, State Journal

Camp Randall in 2022

Camp Randall in 2022

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz reacts to being sacked in a 34-10 loss to Illinois during their 2022 game at Camp Randall Stadium. It was the final game Paul Chryst coached the Badgers.

Steve Apps, For the State Journal

Camp Randall in 2021

Camp Randall in 2021

Former Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez and his wife, Cindy Alvarez, take part in a 2021 ceremony during halftime of the Michigan game to rename the field Barry Alvarez Field.

KAYLA WOLF, State Journal archives

Camp Randall in 2020

Camp Randall in 2020

The seats at Camp Randall Stadium sit empty during the second half of a 2020 game between Wisconsin and Indiana. Fans weren't allowed to attend games because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

MORRY GASH, Associated Press

Camp Randall in 2019

Camp Randall in 2019

Wisconsin's Jonathan Taylor breaks off a big gain against Purdue during their 2019 game at Camp Randall. He rushed for 222 yards in his final home game with the Badgers.

MORRY GASH, Associated Press

Camp Randall in 2018

Camp Randall in 2018

UW Band director Mike Leckrone encourages fans while directing the band during halftime of a 2018 game at Camp Randall. It was his final season directing the UW Band.

JOHN HART, State Journal archives

Camp Randall in 2017

Camp Randall in 2017

Wisconsin's Nick Nelson  returns a punt for a touchdown against Michigan during their 2017 game at Camp Randall. The Badgers improved to 11-0 overall with the win, their home finale.

M.P. KING, State Journal archives

Camp Randall in 2016

Camp Randall in 2016

Wisconsin hosts Nebraska during their 2016 game at Camp Randall. The Badgers won 23-17.

STEVE APPS, State Journal archives

Camp Randall in 2015

Camp Randall in 2015

Daron Jones, University of Wisconsin's associate director of events and operations, trudges through the snow-covered west stands before Wisconsin's 2015 game against Northwestern at Camp Randall.

M.P. KING -- State Journal archives

Camp Randall in 2014

Camp Randall in 2014

Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon points to the student section while running off the field after the Badgers' 59-24 win over Nebraska at Camp Randall in 2014. Gordon ran for 408 yards and four TDs in the game.

M.P. KING, State Journal archives

Camp Randall in 2013

Camp Randall in 2013

Wisconsin coach Gary Andersen congratulates his team after a 65-yard touchdown pass against Massachusetts during the 2013 season opener at Camp Randall. It was Andersen's Badgers coaching debut. He departed Madison after the 2014 Big Ten title game loss

M.P. KING, State Journal archives

Camp Randall in 2012

Camp Randall in 2012

Ohio State coach Urban Meyer prepares to lead his team onto the field for its 2012 game against the Badgers at Camp Randall. It was Meyer's first season leading the Buckeyes.

MICHAEL P. KING, State Journal archives

Camp Randall in 2011

Camp Randall in 2011

Wisconsin quarterback Russell Wilson runs off the field after Wisconsin beat Purdue in their 2011 game at Camp Randall. It was Wilson's lone season with the Badgers.

ANDY MANIS, Associated Press

Camp Randall in 2010

Camp Randall in 2010

Wisconsin's J.J. Watt celebrates the Badgers' 2010 win over Northwestern at Camp Randall.

MICHAEL P. KING, State Journal archives

Camp Randall in 2009

Camp Randall in 2009

John Clay is greeted by fans following Wisconsin's win over Northern Illinois in the 2009 season opener at Camp Randall.

CRAIG SCHREINER, State Journal archives

Camp Randall in 2008

Camp Randall in 2008

Wisconsin students participate in "Jump Around" during the 2008 game against Akron at Camp Randall.

JOHN MANIACI, State Journal archives

Camp Randall in 2007

Camp Randall in 2007

Wisconsin's Travis Beckum hauls in a 10-yard touchdown against Michigan during their 2007 game at Camp Randall. The Badgers defeated the No. 13 Wolverines 37-21.

JOHN MANIACI, State Journal archives

Camp Randall in 2006

Camp Randall in 2006

Wisconsin star offensive lineman Joe Thomas gets a tryout with the UW Band after the Badgers' 35-3 win over Buffalo in 2006 at Camp Randall.

JOHN MANIACI, State Journal archives

Camp Randall in 2005

Camp Randall in 2005

Wisconsin coach Barry Alvarez walks onto the Camp Randall turf before his last home game as coach, a 20-10 loss to Iowa in November 2005.

JOHN MANIACI, State Journal archives

Camp Randall in 2004

Camp Randall in 2004

Barry Alvarez celebrates his 100th victory in the Big Ten as he is cheered by the Wisconsin student section after a 34-6 win over Central Florida at Camp Randall in 2004.

JOHN MANIACI, State Journal archives

Camp Randall in 2003

Camp Randall in 2003

Lee Evans beats Ohio State's Chris Gamble on a 79-yard scoring play on a pass from Matt Schabert to give the Badgers a 17-10 victory over the then-No. 3 Buckeyes at Camp Randall in 2003.

JOHN MANIACI, State Journal archives

Camp Randall in 2002

Camp Randall in 2002

Sophomore Jim Leonhard hoists the Paul Bunyan Axe after intercepting two passes to help Wisconsin rout Minnesota 49-31 in their 2002 game at Camp Randall. Leonhard later would return to his alma mater as an assistant coach and served as interim coach during the 2022 season.

JOHN MANIACI, State Journal archives

Camp Randall in 2001

Camp Randall in 2001

Camp Randall Stadium sits empty Sept. 15, 2001. The Badgers were scheduled to host Western Kentucky that day, but the game was postponed two weeks because of the 9/11 attacks.

JOHN MANIACI, State Journal archives

Camp Randall in 2000

Camp Randall in 2000

Purdue quarterback Drew Brees celebrates after rushing for a touchdown against the Badgers during their 2000 game at Camp Randall. Brees threw for 274 yards and two scores and ran for this TD in the Boilermakers' 30-24 overtime win.

CRAIG SCHREINER, State Journal archives

Camp Randall in 1999

Camp Randall in 1999

Ron Dayne rips off his NCAA record-breaking run of 31 yards against Iowa during their 1999 game at Camp Randall. Dayne rushed for 214 yards in the game and finished his Badgers career with 7,125 yards rushing.

CATHY ACKERMAN, State Journal archives

Camp Randall in 1998

Camp Randall in 1998

Workers prepare to put down an elastic level, which will sit under the new artificial turf at Camp Randall during the summer of 1998.

STEVE APPS, State Journal archives

Camp Randall in 1997

Camp Randall in 1997

Wisconsin tailback Ron Dayne runs past Illinois' Michael Young for a touchdown during their 1997 game at Camp Randall. Dayne gained 207 yards on 28 carries in the win.

BRIAN EBNER, Capital Times archives

Camp Randall in 1996

Camp Randall in 1996

Wisconsin freshman running back Ran Dayne leaves Minnesota defenders in his wake as he rumbles for a big gain during the Badgers' 45-28 win in their 1996 game at Camp Randall. Dayne finished with 297 yards and three TDs in the game.

David Sandell, The Capital Times archives

Camp Randall in 1995

Camp Randall in 1995

Barry Alvarez tells a crowd in the W Club Room at Camp Randall in January 1995 that he plans to return as coach of the Badgers. There had been speculation that he would leave Madison to become coach of the Philadelphia Eagles.

SCOTT SEID, State Journal archives

Camp Randall in 1994

Camp Randall in 1994

Wisconsin's Rod Spiller, left, and Tarek Saleh try to deflect Eastern Michigan quarterback Michael Armour's pass during the Badgers' 1994 season opener at Camp Randall.

MEG THENO, State Journal archives

Camp Randall in 1993

Camp Randall in 1993

Police and rescue workers help victims on the field at Camp Randall after Wisconsin beat Michigan 13-10 in 1993.

CHRIS CORSMEIER, Associated Press

Camp Randall in 1992

Camp Randall in 1992

Wisconsin football fans celebrate on the field after the Badgers beat Ohio State 20-16 in their 1992 at Camp Randall.

MEG THENO, State Journal archives

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