Nov 26, 2011; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Montee Ball (28) waves to the crowd as he runs off the field following the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Camp Randall Stadium. The Badgers defeated the Nittanty Lions 45-7. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Ball played at Wisconsin from 2009-12 and finished his career with NCAA records for total touchdowns and rushing touchdowns.

Ball, 34, had a decorated college career at Wisconsin, winning the Archie Griffin Award, the Doak Walker Award and the Jim Brown Award (twice). He was a two-time Consensus All-American, a two-time All-Big Ten player, a two-time Big Ten Running Back of the Year, and the Big Ten Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year in 2011.

One of the most decorated running backs in Wisconsin’s storied history is being immortalized in college football history. Former Wisconsin running back Montee Ball has been selected as a College Football Hall of Fame inductee for the class of 2025.

Wisconsin football legend Montee Ball has been selected to the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame Class. Ball becomes the 13th Badger player to be enshrined into

On December 9, 2025, the Badger legend will be formally inducted at the National Football Foundation Awards Dinner alongside players such as former Green Bay Packers quarterback and Texas Tech legend Graham Harrell, Virginia Tech quarterback Michael Vick, West Virginia RB Steve Slaton, and Texas Southern DL Michael Strahan.

Wisconsin legend running back Montee Ball was announced as part of the College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025 on Wednesday. The Badger great will be officially inducted during the National Football Foundation Awards Dinner on Dec.