Melvin Gordon headlines University of Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame class
Melvin Gordon has been announced as a member of the 2026 University of Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame class. He holds several records in Wisconsin football, including the single-season rushing record. The induction ceremony will take place during the weekend of September 18-19, 2026.
- ▪Melvin Gordon set a single-game rushing record of 408 yards against Nebraska in 2014.
- ▪He holds the program's single-season rushing record with 2,587 yards in 2014.
- ▪Gordon's career average of 7.79 yards per carry is the highest in Wisconsin history.
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