1992 Wisconsin–La Crosse Eagles football team

American college football season March 2026 August 2023 1992 Wisconsin–La Crosse Eagles football Wisconsin State University Conference WSUC 12–0–1 6–0–1 Roger Harring 24th Veterans Memorial Stadium NCAA Division III championWSUC champion Stagg Bowl W 16–12 vs. 1992 Washington & Jefferson Presidents Washington & Jefferson The 1992 Wisconsin–La Crosse Eagles football team was an American football team that represented the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse as a member of the Wisconsin State University Conference (WSUC) during the 1992 NCAA Division III football season. In their 24th season under head coach Roger Harring, the Eagles compiled a 12–0–1 record and won the WSUC championship. They advanced to the NCAA Division III playoffs, defeating 1992 Redlands Bulldogs Redlands in the first round, 1992 Central Dutch Central (Iowa) in the quarterfinals, 1992 Mount Union Purple Raiders Mount Union in the semifinals, and 1992 Washington & Jefferson Presidents Washington & Jefferson in the Stagg Bowl to win the Division III national championship. Harring suffered a heart attack on October 7. Longtime assistant coach Roland Christensen took over as interim head coach and led the team to a 5-0-1 record during Harring's illness. Harring and Christensen were named WSUC co-caches of the year. Nine La Crosse players received first-team honors on the All-WSUC honors: junior quarterback Jason Gonnion; junior running back John Janke; senior wide receiver Jason Janke; junior center Dave Bauer; sernior offensive guard Knute Brye; junior defensive tackle Rick Schaaf; senior linebacker Mike Breit; and senior cornerback Norris Thomas.All-WSUC Honors: UW-L gets top billing in football The La Crosse Tribune November 17, 1992 B3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-la-crosse-tribune-all-wsuc-honors-u/175754445/ Newspapers.com The team's statistical leaders included quarterback John Gonnion (127 of 219 passing for 1,904 yards), running back John Janke (692 rushing yards, 10 touchdowns), and wide receiver Jason Janke (52 receptions for 800 yards). The team played its home games at Veterans Memorial Stadium in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Schedule y y September 12 1992 Winona State Warriors Winona State<ncg> Veterans Memorial Stadium La Crosse, WI W 31-14 2,436 UW-L turns back Winona The La Crosse Tribune Jeff Brown September 13, 1992 D1, D6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-la-crosse-tribune-uw-l-turns-back-wi/175757983/ Newspapers.com September 19 at 1992 Wisconsin–Stevens Point Pointers Wisconsin–Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI W 19-17 3,102 September 26 1992 Wisconsin–Platteville Pioneers Wisconsin–Platteville Veterans Memorial Stadium La Crosse, WI W 35-7 1,973 UW-L lights up a gloomy day The La Crosse Tribune Jeff Brown September 27, 1992 D1, D3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-la-crosse-tribune-uw-l-lights-up-a-g/175756695/ Newspapers.com October 10 at 1992 St. Ambrose Fighting Bees St. Ambrose<ncg> Davenport, IA W 32-7 250 October 17 at 1992 Wisconsin–River Falls Falcons Wisconsin–River Falls River Falls, WI T 21-21 4,400 October 24 1992 Wisconsin–Eau Claire Blugolds Wisconsin–Eau Claire<hc> Veterans Memorial Stadium La Crosse, WI W 35-7 3,076 Eagles convince Eau Claire: 35-7 homecoming victory keeps UW-L in title chase The La Crosse Tribune Jeff Brown October 25, 1992 D1, D8 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-la-crosse-tribune-eagles-convince-ea/175756380/ Newspapers.com October 31 at 1992 Wisconsin–Oshkosh Titans Wisconsin–Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI W 40-14 900 November 7 at Wisconsin–Whitewater Warhawks Stadium Whitewater, WI W 13-3 4,795 Eagles soar to title The La Crosse Tribune Jeff Brown November 8, 1992 D1, D3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87713110/eagles-soar-to-title/ Newspapers.com November 14 1992 Wisconsin–Stout Blue Devils Wisconsin–Stout Veterans Memorial Stadium La Crosse, WI W 43-9 3,369 UW-L foils Stout's upset bid The La Crosse Tribune Jeff Brown November 15, 1922 D1, D3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87712964/uw-l-foils-stouts-upset-bid/ Newspapers.com November 21 1992 Redlands Bulldogs Redlands<ncg> Veterans Memorial Stadium La Crosse, WI (NCAA Division III first round) W 47-26 Heroes abound for UW-L The La Crosse Tribune Tad Reeve November 22, 1992 D1, D3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87712828/heroes-abound-for-uw-l/ Newspapers.com November 28 at 1992 Central Dutch Central (IA)<ncg> Cyclone Stadium Ames, IA (NCAA Division III quarterfinal) W 34-9 1,000 Eagles fly past Central The La Crosse Tribune November 29, 1992 D1, D7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87712622/eagles-fly-past-central/ Newspapers.com December 5 1992 Mount Union Purple Raiders Mount Union<ncg> Veterans Memorial Stadium La Crosse, WI (NCAA Division III semifinal) W 29-23 3,733 Next stop: Florida The La Crosse Tribune Terry Burt December 6, 1992 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87712349/next-stop-florida/ Newspapers.comUW-L defense works miracle The La Crosse Tribune Jeff Brown December 6, 1992 D1, D7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87712465/uw-l-defense-works-miracle/ Newspapers.com December 11 vs 1992 Washington & Jefferson Presidents Washington & Jefferson<ncg> Hawkins Stadium Bradenton, FL (Stagg Bowl—NCAA Division III championship game) W 16-12 5,329 Eagles claim their destiny after wild and crazy year The La Crosse Tribune December 13, 1992 D1, D8 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87712064/eagles-claim-their-destiny-after-wild/ Newspapers.com Final 1992 Division III Cumulative Football Statistics Report (Wisconsin–La Crosse) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/795/stats/12868 National Collegiate Athletic Association May 31, 2025 References Wisconsin-La Crosse Category:Wisconsin–La Crosse Eagles football seasons Category:NCAA Division III Football Champions Category:Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference football champion seasons Category:College football undefeated seasons Wisconsin-La Crosse Eagles football