The 1889 Wisconsin Badgers football team represented the University of Wisconsin as an independent during the 1889 college football season. Led by Alvin Kletsch in his only season as head coach, the Badgers compiled a record of 0–2. 1889 was the first season of Wisconsin Badgers football. The team's captain was Charles Mayer. Schedule References Wisconsin Wisconsin Badgers football seasons College football winless seasons Wisconsin Badgers football