The UW-Oshkosh Football Team will be holding youth football camps June 22-24 for grades 3-8.

This goal of this camp is to provide for all who attend, an opportunity to receive some basic instruction in the fundamentals of the game.

Cost for camp is $50. Times and Divisions for Camp are as follows: Campers entering grades 3,4,5,6 (Fall of 2009) 12:30-2 p.m. with registration starting at noon. Campers entering grades 7-8, 2:30-4 p.m. with registration at 2 p.m.

To register for camp please visit the UW-Oshkosh Athletics Web site at www.titans.uwosh.edu/SportsCamps/.

UW-Oshkosh will celebrate the success of former head football coach Russ Young with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and banquet April 2.

At 4:30 p.m., guests will gather at the new Russ Young Football Complex at J. J. Keller Field in Oshkosh Sports Complex’s Titan Stadium, 450 Josslyn Ave., followed by a dedication banquet in Reeve Memorial Union Ballroom, 748 Algoma Blvd. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 6:30 p.m.

LeRoy Butler, formerly of the Green Bay Packers, will be the guest speaker. Past UW Oshkosh players and coaches will reflect on their time with the late Russ Young, who coached the Titans from 1963 to 1976.

“Russ Young was the most successful football coach at UW Oshkosh, having won three conference championships,” said John Morelli ’87, Titan Touchdown Club president. “He was a leader, a mentor and a friend to those who played for him.”

The evening also will include the inaugural presentation of the Russ Young Leadership and Achievement Award to Jim Jaeger ’65, a one-time Titans quarterback who played for Young. The award honors former UW Oshkosh football players or coaches who have demonstrated the ideals of Russ Young’s legacy through his or her career accomplish-ments, community involvement, moral character and positive contributions to the world of sports.

Parking will be available at no charge in Lot 15, across from Reeve Union on Algoma Boulevard, and Lot 34 on Elmwood Avenue.

Registration is due March 27. The cost to attend is $55 per person or $450 per table seating nine. Checks should be made payable to UW Oshkosh Foundation and sent — along with names of those attending — to UW Oshkosh Touchdown Club, Russ Young Banquet, 800 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh, WI 54901.

UW-Oshkosh return specialist Jeremy Roach (So. • Deerfield) and linebacker James Taraboi (Jr. • Grafton) have earned All-WIAC football honors for their performance during the 2008 season.

Roach and Taraboi were both named to the squad as second team selections. The Titans also had punter Kyle Calhoun (Fr. • Waukesha) and cornerback Nate Heard (So. • Milwaukee) receive honorable mention recognition.

Roach came on strong at the end of the season after missing the first two games of the year with an injury. He ranked second in the WIAC with an average of 24.5 yards per kickoff return while also listing third in the league with 134.1 all-purpose yards per contest. Against UW-Stevens Point, Roach took back four kickoffs for 139 yards, including one 90 yards for a touchdown.

Roach also contributed to the Titans’ late-season success on offense. He lined up at tailback and rushed for at least 60 yards in each of the last three games. Also in UW-Oshkosh’s game with UW-Stevens Point, Roach pulled in a pass and took it 71 yards for a touchdown.

In 2007, Roach rushed 47 times for 355 yards and four touchdowns. He also returned 12 kickoffs for 385 yards and one touchdown, with his 32.1-yard average ranking second in the NCAA Division III. Roach returned a kickoff 86 yards for a touchdown against eventual NCAA Division III champion UW-Whitewater.

Taraboi put together an impressive season as the leader of the Titans’ defense, recording a team-best 73 tackles. His mark of 8.1 stops per contest ranked fourth in the WIAC. Taraboi finished with 39 solo tackles, including five for a loss and two quarterback sacks. He posted double-digit tackles on five occasions, including 12 against both UW-La Crosse and UW-Platteville. During the 2007 campaign, Taraboi totaled 46 tackles, including 30 solo with seven for a loss and two quarterback sacks. In 2006, Taraboi compiled three tackles, one quarterback sack and one forced fumble.

Taraboi not only prevented teams from scoring, but he also put points on the scoreboard for UW-Oshkosh. He served as the team’s placekicker for the first eight games of the year, making all three of his field goal attempts and connecting on 8-of-10 extra points. Taraboi converted a 26-yard field goal with no time remaining to defeat Ohio Dominican University, the NAIA’s fifth-ranked team, by a score of 17-16.

Calhoun received honorable mention status after listing third in the WIAC with a punting average of 37.6 yards. He placed 10 punts inside the 20-yard line and blasted three punts of 50 yards or more, including a season-long of 56 yards against UW-La Crosse. In the Titans’ game against UW-Eau Claire, Calhoun booted the ball eight times for an average of 45.5 yards per punt.

The conference’s leader in passes defended, Heard was selected as an honorable mention recipient. He broke up 12 passes while intercepting one in 2008. Heard finished the year with 29 tackles, including 19 solo. In UW-Oshkosh’s bout with UW-Stevens Point, Heard tallied nine solo tackles and 11 overall. In 2007, Heard notched 25 tackles and four pass interceptions, including two returned for touchdowns.

UW-Stevens Point had eight players named to the All-WIAC first team, while UW-Whitewater had six and UW-Eau Claire five. Receiving first team accolades from UW-Stevens Point were quarterback Jared Beckwith, wide receiver Jared Jenkins, tight end Brad Kalsow, punter Luke Frisch, defensive linemen Matt Lunder and Brad Vickroy, linebacker Brandon Stremkowski and free safety Bryan Blum. Vickroy was named the league's Player of the Year.

UW-Stevens Point head coach John Miech was voted the WIAC's Coach of the Year, while UW-Stout's Jake Pomputis received the WIAC's Max Sparger Scholar-Athlete Award.

UW-Oshkosh's Matt Haass (So. • Brownsville) earned a spot on the eight-member All-WIAC Sportsmanship Team.

The Titans finished the year with a 4-5 record, including a sixth-place 2-5 mark in WIAC play.

The UW-Oshkosh football program was well represented at the 2008 Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association State High School Football Championships on Nov. 20-21 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison as three former Titans won state titles and a fourth led his team to a second-place finish.

In Division 2, 1985 UW-Oshkosh graduate Steve Jorgensen saw his Kimberly squad defeat Verona, 28-14, for its second straight title and 28th consecutive win. Jorgensen and his Papermakers concluded a 14-0 campaign for the second consecutive year. In his five years at Kimberly, Jorgensen has posted a 46-11 record. He also directed Oshkosh North to a Division 1 state championship in 2000. Jorgensen earned All-WIAC first team honors as a defensive end for the Titans in 1983.

Waupaca captured the Division 3 state championship as John Koronkiewicz and his Comets took down Reedsburg, 21-20, to cap a 14-0 season. The 1976 UW-Oshkosh graduate had previously taken his squad to the Division 3 state title in 2006. Koronkiewicz owns a 206-70 record in his 33 seasons as Waupaca’s head coach.

Dennis Moon kept the UW-Oshkosh momentum going in Division 4, leading Wautoma to a 20-0 victory over Big Foot in the final. The win earned Wautoma its first state championship and finished off a 13-1 season. Moon, a 1977 UW-Oshkosh graduate, has led the Hornets to a 64-89 record in his 16 years at the helm.

Tom Taraska, a 1975 UW-Oshkosh graduate, took his 13-0 Hartland Arrowhead squad to the Division 1 final, where it lost to Mequon Homestead by a score of 13-11. The loss snapped a 27-game winning streak for the Warhawks, which included a state title in 2007. Taraska, who owns a 27-year coaching record of 246-92 at Hartland Arrowhead, also guided the Warhawks to Division I state championships in 1993, 1994 and 1996.

The WIAC has named UW-Oshkosh placekicker Andy Lindsay (Fr. • Howard) as its Special Teams Football Player of the Week. The award was for games played Nov. 10-16.

Serving as UW-Oshkosh’s placekicker for the first time this season, Lindsay kicked two field goals and booted the game-winning extra point as the Titans edged UW-River Falls, 13-12, on Nov. 15.

Lindsay gave UW-Oshkosh a 3-0 lead when he kicked a 20-yard field goal with 6:22 left in the first quarter. He then put the Titans ahead 9-6 with a 25-yard field goal at the 7:09 mark of the second period.

Trailing 12-6, UW-Oshkosh tied the game on a two-yard touchdown pass as time expired in the fourth quarter. Following a UW-River Falls timeout, Lindsay kicked the extra point to give UW-Oshkosh the 13-12 victory and its third straight win over the Falcons.

Garrie Fox (Fr. • Madison) pulled in a two-yard touchdown pass with no time left on the clock as the UW-Oshkosh football team shocked UW-River Falls, 13-12, on Saturday (Nov. 15) in River Falls. The Titans (4-5/2-5 WIAC) finished the year with three one-point victories and the other win coming by two points.

Fox ended the day with 70 yards on four catches to lead all receivers, while UW-Oshkosh's Craig McClelland (So. • Union Grove) threw for 192 yards on 13-of-24 passes. Jeremy Roach (So. • Deerfield) added 69 yards rushing and 23 yards receiving for the Titans.

After the Falcons (3-7/2-5 WIAC) intercepted a Titans’ pass with 2:48 remaining, UW-Oshkosh needed a defensive stand. They were up to the challenge, forcing UW-River Falls to punt from its own five-yard line. Charlie Weissman (Fr. • Colgate) then returned the punt 17 yards to set up his offense at the Falcons’ 28-yard line.

Trailing by six points, McClelland converted a fourth-and-six with a 14-yard pass to Fox. Three plays later, a pass interference penalty put the Titans at the two-yard line with three seconds remaining. UW-Oshkosh used McClelland's pass to Fox to tie the game on the last play of the season. The Titans then won the game on Andy Lindsay's (Fr. • Howard) extra point.

The game’s first 18 points all came in the first half, with the Titans putting together a lengthy drive on the opening possession.

Roach started it with a 29-yard kickoff return and then ran the ball on nine of 15 plays. He totaled 44 yards on the ground while Weissman ripped off an 11-yard carry. Lindsay knocked through a 20-yard field goal to put UW-Oshkosh up, 3-0, with 6:22 left in the first quarter.

UW-River Falls answered with an 11-play drive of its own to get into scoring position. Greg Klingelhutz ran for gains of eight, seven and seven yards to go along with an 11-yard reception. When the Falcons faced fourth-and-three, he broke free for a 25-yard rush down to the four-yard line. Storm Harmon snuck the ball in for a one-yard touchdown to give the Falcons a 6-3 lead, but the Titans’ Kevin Bahl (Jr. Muskego) kept it that way by blocking the extra point attempt.

Another double-digit-play drive occurred when UW-Oshkosh got the ball back. The Titans’ marched 50 yards on 14 snaps, beginning with a pair of nine-yard gains by McClelland. He then hooked up with Weissman for 16 yards and Fox for a completion of 15. Lindsay came in and drilled a 25-yard field goal with 7:09 left in the half to tie the game at 6.

The Falcons made it four straight trips resulting in points after Ben Arata set up his squad with a 29-yard kickoff return. Klingelhutz reeled in two passes for a total of 26 yards and then capped the drive with a 21-yard touchdown run. His rushing attempt on the two-point conversion failed to keep the score at 12-6 with 4: 09 to go in the second quarter.

Coming out of halftime, UW-River Falls moved down the field once again. Nick Vignalo jump-started his team with a 44-yard kickoff return, but the Falcons were unable to take advantage. On fourth-and-three at the UW-Oshkosh 14-yard line, the Titans stuffed Klingelhutz and ended the threat.

The two teams used their punters on the next two possessions before UW-Oshkosh had receiver Juston Wara (So. • Oshkosh) throw an interception at the goal line. UW-River Falls went 81 yards on the following 13 plays, but the Titans stood strong again, getting a fumble recovery from Chris DeBlois (Jr. • Kimberly). That play closed out a scoreless third period and set the tone for 15 minutes without points in the contest’s final quarter.

Weissman finished with four catches for 55 yards as UW-Oshkosh totaled 285 yards of offense. The Titans achieved 17 first downs, thanks to 8-of-15 conversions on their third down opportunities. On defense, James Taraboi (Jr. • Grafton) recorded 10 tackles as Bahl contributed nine stops.

UW-River Falls handed the ball to Klingelhutz 31 times, and he responded with 141 yards and one touchdown. Harmon completed 12-of-18 passes for 120 yards, while the Titans held the WIAC’s leading receiver, Michael Zweifel, to four catches and 49 yards. Cole Lowell paced the Falcons’ defense with 13 tackles and Ross Potter turned in two quarterback sacks.

Both UW-Oshkosh and UW-River Falls look to snap an extended losing streak as the two teams face off in the season finale on Saturday (Nov. 15). Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. at Ramer Field in River Falls.

The Titans (3-5/1-5 WIAC) will try to close the season on a positive note after dropping their last four games. UW-Oshkosh opened the season 3-1, including a 17-16 win over fifth-ranked Ohio Dominican University (NAIA) and a 9-7 victory over UW-Stout in conference play. Last Saturday (Nov. 8), the Titans fell, 28-0, to UW-Platteville after losing to UW-Stevens Point in overtime, 34-33, the week before.

Jeremy Roach (So. • Deerfield) has carried the Titans over the past two games. Against the Pointers, Roach earned WIAC Special Teams Player of the Week honors after returning a kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown as well as taking a reception for a 71-yard score. He then accounted for 124 of UW-Oshkosh’s 140 offensive yards against the Pioneers last Saturday (Nov. 8). Roach ranks first in the league with 24.7 yards per kickoff return this season.

The Titans’ leading rusher on the year is Steve Levonowich (Jr. • Kenosha), who has carried 108 times for 350 yards. Craig McClelland (So. • Union Grove) leads the WIAC in passing efficiency thanks to his 65 percent completion rate with 706 yards and five touchdowns. UW-Oshkosh’s leading pass-catcher is Levonowich with 19, while Juston Wara (So. • Oshkosh) owns 15 receptions for 179 yards and three touchdowns. On the defensive side of the ball, James Taraboi (Jr. • Grafton) sits fourth in the WIAC with 63 tackles to go along with Nate Heard’s (So. • Milwaukee) top conference ranking of 10 pass breakups.

UW-River Falls enters the contest on a three-game slide with a 3-6 overall record and a 2-4 mark in conference play. The Falcons’ offense sits second in the WIAC with an average of 352 yards per game. Storm Harmon calls the signals, throwing for 1,858 yards and eight touchdowns this season. His top target is Michael Zweifel, who leads the league with 75 catches, 925 yards and four scores. Matt Pollack tops UW-River Falls with 615 rushing yards on 142 carries while Joel Yogerst has ran for 10 touchdowns. The defensive unit features Ben Arata, the owner of 59 tackles and three interceptions in 2008.

In the all-time series dating back to 1920, UW-River Falls holds a 34-17-1 advantage. The Titans have won three of the last four meetings, including last season’s 23-20 victory in Oshkosh. Andy Moriarty capped his collegiate career with 214 rushing yards and two touchdowns as Joe Patek chipped in with 249 yards passing. Zweifel totaled 12 catches for 111 yards and two touchdowns in defeat.

Joe Burkeland completed his first 13 passes while his defensive teammates pitched their second consecutive shutout as the UW-Platteville football team topped UW-Oshkosh, 28-0, on Saturday (Nov. 8) at J.J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium.

The Pioneers (4-5/2-4 WIAC) went on three touchdown drives of at least 52 yards in the third quarter to seal the victory. Burkeland finished the contest 14-of-16 for 187 yards and two touchdowns. His leading receiver was Nick Grosso, who pulled in six passes for 76 yards and a score.

UW-Platteville’s defense recorded five sacks for a loss of 61 yards in shutting out the Titans (3-5/1-5 WIAC). The Pioneers’ achievement appeared to be in jeopardy late in the fourth quarter after UW-Oshkosh’s Charlie Weissman (Fr. • Colgate) returned a punt 65 yards into the red zone. Three straight running plays were shut down before UW-Platteville sacked Dieter Juedes (Sr. • Sheboygan Falls) on fourth down. Tim Stephenson, who tallied 3.5 sacks on the day, took down the quarterback to preserve the shutout.

UW-Oshkosh received the opening kickoff, but it did not retain possession for long. On the second play from scrimmage, the Titans fumbled the snap and UW-Platteville’s Randy Langer recovered inside the 20-yard line. Mike Genslinger ran on the next three plays for 19 yards, with his final carry registering a one-yard touchdown. The Pioneers led 7-0 just 1:38 into the contest.

The Titans’ four first-quarter drives resulted in a fumble, a deflected punt, a punt and an interception. Jeremy Roach (So. • Deerfield) finally got the offense going with a 47-yard run to the Pioneers’ 22-yard line. UW-Oshkosh was forced to punt again, however, after Craig McClelland (So. • Union Grove) was sacked twice for losses of 11 and 14 yards.

Roach added a 21-yard pass reception later in the second quarter to enter UW-Platteville territory. Following a holding penalty, the Titans lost the football on an option play for their third turnover of the half. UW-Platteville moved down the field just before halftime, but Tony Smidl’s 40-yard field goal try came up short to keep the score at 7-0.

Coming out of intermission, Terry Belville returned the opening kickoff to the UW-Platteville 48-yard line. Burkeland hit Grosso for gains of eight and 26 yards before the Pioneers turned to the running game. On third down at the Titans’ eight-yard line, Burkeland took it himself for the rushing touchdown. UW-Platteville tacked on the extra point for a 14-0 advantage with 11:57 to play in the third quarter.

UW-Oshkosh forced and recovered a Pioneers’ fumble on their next possession, but wasn’t able to score. Burkeland took over after a Titans’ punt and connected with Jake Wiederholt for a gain of 22 yards. Then, on third down once again, he found Grosso along the sideline for a 33-yard touchdown that put UW-Platteville up, 21-0.

Aunton Terry pulled in a 37-yard reception on UW-Platteville’s next drive as Burkeland remained perfect. His first incomplete pass of the contest came with one minute to play in the third quarter. After his second straight throw hit the ground, Burkeland hooked up with Tyson Droessler for a 14-yard touchdown. That score made it 28-0 with 1:11 remaining on the third-quarter clock.

Roach accounted for 124 of UW-Oshkosh’s 140 offensive yards in the game. He ran 14 times for 70 yards while grabbing four passes for 54 yards. Juston Wara (So. • Oshkosh) also recorded four catches for 51 yards. Juedes closed out the day with 8-of-14 passing for 76 yards and one interception. The Titans totaled eight first downs while converting 4-of-13 third down opportunities.

UW-Platteville was led in rushing by Mike Genslinger, who carried 24 times for 85 yards and one touchdown. Burkeland also ran for 37 yards and a score on 14 carries for the Pioneers, who gained 332 yards of offense with 17 first downs. UW-Platteville was successful on six of its 15 third down attempts.

James Taraboi (Jr. • Grafton) led all defensive players with nine tackles in the game, while Kyle Radke (Sr. • Oshkosh) added seven stops and one sack. Joe Tinucci had 5.5 tackles to lead UW-Platteville, which recorded back-to-back shutouts in league play for the first time since 1950. The Pioneers also won their second straight WIAC contest, a feat they last accomplished in 2001.

UW-Oshkosh will play on its home football field for the final time in 2008 when the Titans face UW-Platteville on Saturday (Nov. 8). Kickoff for the matchup is 1 p.m. at J.J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium.

Coming off last Saturday's (Nov. 1) shootout that ended in a 34-33 overtime loss to UW-Stevens Point, the Titans (3-4/1-4 WIAC) look to pick up their second victory in league play. UW-Oshkosh topped UW-Stout, 9-7, for its conference win before dropping contests to second-ranked UW-Whitewater, UW-La Crosse and the 14th-ranked Pointers last Saturday (Nov. 1).

Jeremy Roach (So. • Deerfield) starred in the game, taking a pass for a 71-yard touchdown as well as returning a kickoff 90 yards for a score. He was named the WIAC Special Teams Player of the Week for his effort. Craig McClelland (So. • Union Grove) enters the game as the conference’s leader in passing efficiency. He has completed 66 percent of his throws for 665 yards and five touchdowns on the season. Steve Levonowich (Jr. • Kenosha) is his leading pass catcher with 19, while Charlie Weissman (Fr. • Colgate) has pulled in 10 receptions for a team-high 164 yards and two touchdowns. Levonowich also paces the Titans with 103 carries for 343 yards in the ground game.

UW-Platteville (3-5/1-4 WIAC) recorded its first league win of the season with a 7-0 win over UW-River Falls last Saturday. The Pioneers, who dropped their opening four games of the conference slate, rank second in the WIAC with an average of 218 passing yards per contest. John Akim has thrown for 787 yards, six touchdowns and nine interceptions as one of three quarterbacks to see playing time. UW-Platteville owns the WIAC’s third-leading receiver in Aunton Terry, who has 51 catches for 649 yards and three touchdowns. Mike Genslinger heads the running game with 309 yards and one touchdown on 108 attempts.

On the defensive side of the ball, Joe Tinucci has recorded 75 tackles for UW-Platteville to top the WIAC rankings. The Titans’ Kevin Bahl (Jr. • Muskego) lists third in that category with 59 stops, including seven for a loss, this season. The Pioneers’ unit also includes David Akey, who has five quarterback sacks, and Quincy Hudson, who has four interceptions for the second-highest total in the league.

Both squads have scored 1,285 points in a close series that dates back to 1911. UW-Oshkosh has taken four of the past six battles, including last season’s 35-20 decision. Andy Moriarty racked up 370 yards from scrimmage and three touchdowns while the Titan defense intercepted four passes in the victory. UW-Platteville still holds a 46-42-4 advantage all-time.

The game may be decided by who can stay on the field, with these two squads ranking first and second in the WIAC in fourth down conversions. UW-Oshkosh has managed a 64 percent rate while the Pioneers follow at a 57 percent clip.

The WIAC has selected UW-Oshkosh kick returner Jeremy Roach (So. • Deerfield) as its Special Teams Football Player of the Week. The award was for games played Oct. 27-Nov. 2.

Roach returned the second half kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown during UW-Oshkosh's 34-33 overtime loss to UW-Stevens Point on Nov. 1. The return was the second-longest in UW-Oshkosh history.

Roach brought back four kickoffs for 139 yards against the Pointers, with his touchdown return giving the Titans a 13-10 lead.

The contest also featured Roach rushing 15 times for 60 yards and catching two passes for 76 yards. His 71-yard touchdown grab in the fourth quarter gave UW-Oshkosh 26-13 lead.

Roach also returned the second half kickoff 86 yards for a touchdown in last year's 26-14 loss to UW-Whitewater.

UW-Stevens Point got 470 yards passing from Jared Beckwith and denied a potential game-winning two-point conversion as it topped UW-Oshkosh, 34-33 in overtime, on Saturday (Nov. 1) in Stevens Point.

The Pointers (7-1/4-1 WIAC), who entered the game ranked 17th in the NCAA Division III by D3football.com, knocked off the Titans in overtime for the third straight meeting in Stevens Point. Mike Ferron broke a 27-27 tie with a seven-yard touchdown run on the second play of the extra period. UW-Oshkosh (3-4/1-4 WIAC) started its drive at the 25-yard line trailing, 34-27. After three running plays, Craig McClelland (So. • Union Grove) found Charlie Weissman (Fr. • Colgate) for a 14-yard touchdown pass. The Titans elected to go for the win instead of a tying extra point, and McClelland’s pass attempt fell incomplete.

Jeremy Roach (So. • Deerfield) took off with a 71-yard touchdown reception to extend the UW-Oshkosh lead early in the fourth quarter. James Taraboi’s (Jr. • Grafton) extra point try was blocked, keeping the score at 27-13.

The two teams traded interceptions before UW-Stevens Point embarked on a 10-play, 75-yard touchdown drive. Beckwith converted a 4th-and-10 as well as connecting with Jared Jenkins for a 39-yard pass to highlight the drive. The Pointers made it a 27-20 contest when Beckwith scored a one-yard rushing touchdown with 5:02 remaining.

A Titans’ punt gave the ball back to UW-Stevens Point at its own 27-yard line with 2:43 on the clock. Eight pass completions moved the Pointers down the field, including 36 yards on three grabs by Jenkins. Following a timeout with 41 seconds to play, Beckwith hit Jack Marx for a five-yard touchdown. The extra point tied the score at 27 and sent the game to overtime.

The contest’s finish was just as exciting as the beginning, as Jenkins pulled in a 61-yard touchdown on the second play from scrimmage. The Titans responded later in the first quarter by scoring on a fake field goal. The final play of UW-Oshkosh’s 11-snap drive saw Matt Haass (So. • Brownsville) complete a 14-yard touchdown to Weissman on fourth-and-three. Steve Levonowich (Jr. • Kenosha) had a 20-yard run and a 21-yard catch on the drive that tied the score at 7 with 3:25 to go in the first quarter.

UW-Stevens Point added a 44-yard field goal by Ryan Graboski just before halftime to grab a 10-7 lead at the intermission. Following the break, the Titans opened the third period with a bang. Roach took the opening kickoff and sprinted 90 yards untouched to the end zone. UW-Oshkosh added the extra point for a 14-10 advantage just 12 seconds into the half.

On the ensuing kickoff, Kevin Bahl (Jr. • Muskego) recovered a UW-Stevens Point fumble to set the Titans’ offense up at the 14-yard line. McClelland completed a pair of passes to Haass, with the second one covering six yards for a touchdown. That score made it a 21-10 UW-Oshkosh lead with 13 minutes left in the third quarter.

Jake Swank caught a 48-yard pass from Beckwith to put UW-Stevens Point in scoring range midway through the third period. A 41-yard field goal by Graboski then cut the Pointers’ deficit to 21-13.

Beckwith completed 32 of his 59 attempts on the day to go along with two touchdowns and two interceptions. Jenkins accounted for 204 yards on 10 catches, while Brad Kalsow posted 12 receptions for 134 yards. In the rushing department, Ferron led the Pointers with 14 carries for 48 yards and one touchdown. Mike Krueger topped the team with 7.5 tackles and Matt Lunder added two quarterback sacks.

UW-Oshkosh threw four touchdown passes after entering the contest with three in the first six games. McClelland connected on 16-of-23 attempts for 196 yards and three scores with two interceptions. Haass both threw and caught a touchdown while accumulating 46 yards on four grabs. The Titans also got four catches, 36 yards and two touchdowns receiving from Weissman. Roach paced the rushing attack with 17 carries for 51 yards. On the defensive side, Nate Heard (So. • Milwaukee) led UW-Oshkosh with 9.5 tackles.

The Pointers held a tremendous advantage in all offensive categories. They totaled 30 first downs compared to the Titans’ 12, as they also outgained UW-Oshkosh by a margin of 521 yards to 253. Neither squad emphasized the ground game, with the Titans running for 43 yards and the Pointers for 51.

UW-Stevens Point ran its winning streak to four games, including the past two by one point apiece.

Facing its fourth nationally ranked football team in the past six games, UW-Oshkosh travels to UW-Stevens Point on Saturday (Nov. 1) for a 1 p.m. kickoff. The Pointers, who defeated second-ranked UW-Whitewater last Saturday (Oct. 25), enter the contest ranked 17th in the NCAA Division III by D3football.com.

UW-Stevens Point sits one-half game back of the Warhawks in the WIAC standings with a 3-1 conference record and a 6-1 mark overall. In last Saturday'’s showdown, Jared Jenkins pulled in a 10-yard touchdown pass with 15 seconds to play. Jenkins also caught the ensuing two-point conversion to give UW-Stevens Point a 17-16 victory. The Pointers own a three-game winning streak after dropping the league opener to UW-River Falls, 36-30.

UW-Oshkosh (3-3/1-3 WIAC) has thrived in close games, with its three victories coming by a combined four points. Steve Levonowich (Jr. • Kenosha) heads the running game with 96 carries for 325 yards, as well as owning a team-high 16 pass receptions for 91 yards. At the quarterback position, Dieter Juedes (Sr. • Sheboygan Falls) has completed 12-of-40 passes for 126 yards and one touchdown. Charlie Weissman (Fr. • Colgate) tops all UW-Oshkosh receivers with 142 yards and a score on seven grabs while Juston Wara (So. • Oshkosh) has 10 catches for 114 yards and two touchdowns.

Jared Beckwith is the centerpiece of the UW-Stevens Point offense, throwing for 1,388 yards, eight touchdowns and nine interceptions. The Pointers’ passing game ranks second in the WIAC, led by Brad Kalsow’s 45 catches and Jenkins’s total of 44. On the ground, UW-Stevens Point uses a trio of running backs. Mike Ferron has 243 rushing yards, while T.C. Farber owns 170 and Jack Marx 151.

Brad Vickroy has the second-most sacks in the conference with 4.5 to pace the WIAC’s top defensive unit. UW-Stevens Point surrenders just 244 yards per contest, with 76 of those coming on the ground. The Pointers also have three players with three interceptions apiece to pace the league.

UW-Oshkosh’s defense features Kevin Bahl (Jr. • Muskego), who ranks third in the WIAC with nine tackles per game. These two teams list first and second in the conference in turnover margin, with the Pointers at +10 and the Titans at +4.

UW-Oshkosh's last two trips to UW-Stevens Point ended with overtime defeats, scores of 27-24 in 2006 and 22-16 in 2004. Last year’s bout in Oshkosh saw the Titans prevail, 27-10, on the strength of 288 yards rushing from Andy Moriarty. UW-Oshkosh needed just 26 passing yards by Joe Patek and got a 76-yard touchdown on a fumble return from David Consiglio. Despite the victory, UW-Stevens Point still owns a 58-40-8 advantage in the all-time series.

UW-La Crosse scored 29 unanswered points over the last three quarters on its way to a 35-7 victory over UW-Oshkosh on Saturday (Oct. 25) at J.J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium.

The Eagles (2-5/2-2 WIAC) took control in the second half, holding the Titans to just three first downs and 36 yards of offense. Eric Donoval rushed 27 times for 155 yards and a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns to seal the game, while Nick Anker completed 12-of-26 passes for 219 yards and two scores through the air. Kyle Steffen caught five passes for 67 yards and a touchdown, to go along with three receptions for 84 yards and a score by Tyler Keeney.

Donoval ran for 11 yards on UW-La Crosse’s opening play before the Titans’ (3-3/1-3 WIAC) defense forced a 3rd-and-17 situation. Reid Oldenburg then took a screen pass and scampered for a gain of 45 yards to keep the drive going. Oldenburg ran in from three yards out to put UW-La Crosse up, 6-0, five minutes into the game.

UW-Oshkosh got the ball back on downs in the middle of the opening period. Dieter Juedes (Sr. • Sheboygan Falls) found Steve Levonowich (Jr. • Kenosha) on a 20-yard pass play to convert a third-and-long. Three plays later, Juedes rolled out and connected with Charlie Weissman (Fr. • Colgate), who took off and outran the secondary for a 61-yard touchdown. The Titans took a 7-6 lead on the extra point with 4:36 left in the first quarter.

The contest’s next six drives resulted in punts before UW-La Crosse struck again. The Eagles’ five-play, 63-yard drive began with a 32-yard pass from Anker to Steffen. Keeney tacked on a 16-yard catch before Steffen pulled in a 12-yard pass for the score. Chris Johnson converted the two-point try on a reception to make it 14-7 with 2:10 to go in the half.

In the third quarter, Derek Dreher halted a UW-Oshkosh drive with an interception near midfield. Anker led the Eagles down the field with a pair of 10-yard completions to Steffen and Travis Bordeau. UW-La Crosse increased its lead to 21-7 when Keeney reeled in a 29-yard touchdown with 6:07 remaining in the third period.

The Titans’ defense managed to keep points off the board with a takeaway late in the quarter. Jon DeVillers (Sr. • Menomonee Falls) intercepted a deflected pass at the UW-Oshkosh six-yard line, but the Titans could not get anything going on offense. Donoval ran five times after getting the ball back, taking his final carry into the end zone for a seven-yard touchdown. With 11:44 to play, the Eagles held a 28-7 advantage.

Dustin Drath picked of a Juedes pass on the ensuing possession and ran it back into Titans’ territory. Keeney ran by the defense once again, snatching a 39-yard pass inside the red zone. Donoval capped off the drive with a 14-yard touchdown run with 7:38 left on the clock.

UW-Oshkosh finished with 175 yards of offense, compared to the Eagles’ total of 391. UW-La Crosse also converted 10-of-18 third downs, a much better mark than the Titans’ 5-of-16 figure. Levonowich carried 13 times for 35 yards to lead the UW-Oshkosh ground game and also had 21 yards on three catches in the passing category. Juedes ended up with 107 yards and one touchdown on 9-of-27 throws with two interceptions.

James Taraboi (Jr. • Grafton) led all players with 10 tackles, including four for a loss and two sacks, in the contest. Kevin Bahl (Jr. • Muskego) contributed eight stops, while Dan Kleitsch topped the Eagles with seven. Aaron Johnson also recorded two quarterback sacks for UW-La Crosse.

UW-Oshkosh goes after its second conference victory of the season when it hosts UW-La Crosse on Saturday (Oct. 25). Kickoff for the contest is set for 1 p.m. at J.J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium.

The Titans (3-2/1-2 WIAC) enter the contest coming off a 44-3 defeat to second-ranked (NCAA Division III) UW-Whitewater in last week’s UW-Oshkosh Homecoming game. It was the third top-eight opponent UW-Oshkosh faced in its past four matches. The Titans topped Ripon College in the season opener before upsetting fifth-ranked (NAIA) Ohio Dominican University and falling to eighth-ranked (NCAA Division III) UW-Eau Claire. In the first conference bout of the season, UW-Oshkosh held on for a 9-7 victory over UW-Stout.

Steve Levonowich (Jr. • Kenosha) leads the Titans’ offense with 290 yards on 83 rushing attempts in 2008. He also tops the squad with 13 receptions, totaling 70 yards. UW-Oshkosh has shared its quarterbacking duties between Craig McClelland (So. • Union Grove) and Dieter Juedes (Sr. • Sheboygan Falls). McClelland has completed 46-of-71 passes for 459 yards and two touchdowns, while Juedes has completed 3-of-13 passes for 19 yards. Juston Wara (So. • Oshkosh) paces the receiving core with 10 catches for 114 yards and two touchdowns.

The Eagles hold a 1-5 record, including a 1-2 mark in WIAC play. UW-La Crosse dropped three non-conference games to open the year and then fell to nationally-ranked UW-Whitewater and UW-Eau Claire. In last week’s contest, UW-La Crosse put the pieces together and knocked off UW-Platteville, 37-6. Eric Donoval ran for 106 yards, and Travis Bordeau added 119 yards receiving to lead the Eagles to victory.

Donoval comes into the game ranked fourth in the conference in rushing, piling up 441 yards and three touchdowns on 98 carries. Bordeau has pulled in 24 passes for 347 yards and two scores to rank fifth in the WIAC, while Nick Anker has completed 33-of-64 throws for 464 yards and three touchdowns at the quarterback position.

On the defensive side, UW-La Crosse’s Drew Kiefer tops the conference with 59 tackles, where as the Titans’ Kevin Bahl (Jr. • Muskego) lists third with 44 stops. UW-Oshkosh looks to continue its smart play, since it owns the WIAC’s fewest penalties (33 yards/game) and a +5 turnover margin. Special teams have been a highlight for the Eagles, with Donoval leading the conference in punt returns (20-yard average) and Reid Oldenburg pacing the league in kickoff return average (25 yards).

UW-La Crosse, which has posted a winning record in 36 of the past 38 seasons, owns a 46-8-6 advantage in the all-time series. In last year’s matchup, the Eagles shut down the Titans’ offense on their way to a 24-0 decision. UW-La Crosse owned the time of possession, getting 76 yards rushing from Dan Hall and 66 from Donoval. Griffin Moe threw for 174 yards and two scores to pace the Eagles’ passing game. UW-Oshkosh’s Andy Moriarty notched 109 yards on the ground in a losing effort.

Jeff Donovan threw for all 315 of his yards in the first half as second-ranked UW-Whitewater defeated the UW-Oshkosh football team, 44-3, on Saturday (Oct. 18) at J.J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium.

Donovan connected on 16-of-22 passes in the first two quarters as he led the Warhawks (6-0/4-0 WIAC) to a 27-3 advantage at halftime. His favorite target on the day was Aaron Rusch, who reeled in eight catches for 168 yards and two touchdowns in the first half.

The Titans (3-2/1-2 WIAC) were only able to muster 113 yards of offense, while UW-Whitewater amassed a total of 549. The Warhawks scored points on each of their first six possessions en route to a 34-3 lead. On their first trip down the field, Rusch recorded three catches for 40 yards as UW-Whitewater went 57 yards on 10 plays. Jeff Schebler tallied the game’s first points on a 34-yard field goal to make it 3-0.

The Warhawks’ defense forced a second punt by UW-Oshkosh, starting a drive at their own 15-yard line. The seven-play stanza included 32-yard, five-yard and 26-yard grabs from Rusch, with the final reception getting him into the end zone for a 10-0 UW-Whitewater lead with 1:52 remaining in the opening quarter.

Levell Coppage carried the ball six times when the Warhawks got the ball back in the second period. After a 20-yard hookup from Donovan to Jordan Wells, Coppage ran the ball in for a four-yard score. The touchdown put UW-Whitewater up 17-0 with 10 minutes to play in the half.

UW-Oshkosh did manage a 20-yard pass play to Charlie Weissman (Fr. • Colgate) on the next possession, but it still came up short of a first down. The Warhawks then broke out on their third play with a 54-yard touchdown pass from Donovan to Rusch.

A 41-yard kickoff return by Jeremy Roach (So. • Deerfield) put the Titans in position for their lone score of the contest. Weissman accounted for a 12-yard catch before UW-Oshkosh threw three straight incomple passes. James Taraboi (Jr. • Grafton) was able to drill a 36-yard field goal with 5:25 left in the half to cut the deficit to 24-3.

Donovan hit a pair of big pass plays to get UW-Whitewater on the scoreboard once more before the intermission. He found Wells for 38 yards and Matt Gifford for a gain of 34 to reach the red zone. With 20 seconds remaining in the second quarter, Schebler made an 18-yard field goal for a 27-3 advantage.

UW-Whitewater wasted no time in the third period, taking back the opening kickoff 41 yards into Titan territory. On the first offensive play, Coppage sprinted free from the defense and went to the house for a 44-yard touchdown run. The score showed a 34-3 reading just 18 seconds into the second half.

The Titans defense came to life in the third quarter, forcing a punt and intercepting Donovan on the Warhawks’ second drive. UW-Whitewater took over deep in UW-Oshkosh territory following a punt, but Jack Breese (Fr. • Kewaskum) picked off the pass at the Titans’ seven-yard line to prevent a score.

Antwan Anderson received handoffs on all six of the Warhawks’ plays when they got the ball back. He totaled 26 yards to set up Schebler, who knocked through a 31-yard field goal as time expired in the third quarter to make it 37-3. Anderson also tacked on a 40-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter to complete the scoring.

UW-Whitewater celebrated the 100th meeting between the two teams by totaling 22 first downs, compared to UW-Oshkosh’s figure of seven. Coppage finished with 103 yards on 20 attempts, while Anderson compiled 80 yards on 11 carries. Wells was second on the Warhawks with four catches for 82 yards.

Craig McClelland (So. • Union Grove) completed six of his 12 passes for 47 yards while Dieter Juedes (Sr. • Sheboygan Falls) did not connect on any of his four throws. The Titans’ leading rusher was Roach, who carried nine times for 32 yards. Steve Levonowich (Jr. • Kenosha) chipped in 26 yards on nine attempts. Weissman amassed 32 yards receiving, to go along with 13 yards on two catches by Juston Wara (So • Oshkosh).

The Warhawks went 9-of-17 on third down conversions, leading to a 34:37 time of possession total. UW-Oshkosh succeeded on just one of its 11 third down opportunities while getting sacked three times.

Chris Lins (Jr. • Madison) topped all defensive players with nine tackles in the contest. Other leaders for the Titans were Jon DeVillers (Sr. • Menomonee Falls) with eight stops and Taraboi with seven takedowns. The Warhawks, who posted their 25th straight WIAC victory, got six tackles and one quarterback sack from Kyle Supianoski.

UW-Oshkosh challenges its third top-10 opponent in its past four contests as it takes on nationally-ranked UW-Whitewater in Saturday’s (Oct. 18) Homecoming football game. Kickoff between the Titans and the defending NCAA Division III champion Warhawks is set for 1:30 p.m. at J.J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium.

This season’s Homecoming game fits the title more than usual, as UW-Oshkosh is coming off its longest stretch without a home date since 1933. The Titans (3-1/1-1 WIAC) last played on their own turf on Sept. 6 against Ripon College, which was a 14-13 UW-Oshkosh victory. In last week’s conference opener, the Titans took a 9-7 lead midway through the fourth quarter and held on for the victory.

UW-Whitewater (5-0/3-0 WIAC) enters Saturday’s game ranked second in the NCAA Division III by D3Football.com and the American Football Coaches Association. The Warhawks have won 24 consecutive WIAC games, including last week’s 52-24 result at UW-River Falls. Levell Coppage rushed for 181 of the team’s 592 offensive yards in the rout. Coppage ran for four touchdowns while the Warhawks had three other players rush for at least 50 yards.

The all-time series between these two teams favors UW-Whitewater, with a record of 69-25-5. The first meeting took place in 1897. The 2007 contest saw the Titans with possession of the football and trailing by five points in the game’s closing minutes. UW-Oshkosh failed to score on the drive and went on to suffer a 26-14 defeat. The Warhawks’ Justin Beaver led his squad to victory by carrying 35 times for 179 yards.

The 2008 Titans own a very balanced offense, rushing for an average of 110 yards per game and passing for an average of 107. The total of 217 yards per contest ranks eighth in the WIAC, but UW-Oshkosh makes up for it by taking care of the football. The Titans boast a turnover margin of +5, which is the second-best mark in the conference. UW-Oshkosh also sits second in two other important categories of offensive efficiency. The team has committed just 18 penalties on the year and has scored on 86 percent of its red zone opportunities.

Individually, Steve Levonowich (Jr. • Kenosha) leads the backfield with 73 carries for 262 yards, a total that places him sixth in the WIAC. The quarterback position belongs to Craig McClelland (So. • Union Grove), and he has stepped right in to become the conference’s third-leading player in pass efficiency. In 2008, McClelland has connected on 68 percent (40-59) of his passes for 412 yards and two touchdowns. Levonowich tops the Titans with 12 pass receptions, while Juston Wara (So. • Oshkosh) has pulled in eight catches for 101 yards and two scores.

UW-Whitewater enters the contest with the highest-scoring offense in the WIAC, averaging 36.6 points per game. Coppage paces the ground attack with 138 carries for 747 yards and 12 touchdowns. His 149 rushing yards per game rank seventh while his 14.4 points per game lead the league and list fourth in the NCAA Division III. The Warhawks churn up 247 rushing yards per game, helping them to the top spot in the conference with an average possession time of 32:24. UW-Whitewater also owns the #1 red zone and third down offenses in the WIAC, scoring on 96 percent of its red zone trips and converting 57 percent of its third-down chances.

Jeff Donovan heads the Warhawk passing game, which lists fifth in the conference at 163 yards per game. Donovan has thrown three touchdowns this season while completing 66 percent of his passes for 778 yards. The leading recipient of his passes has been Aaron Rusch, who has 35 catches for 333 yards.

Coming off its finest performance of the season, the UW-Oshkosh defense is looking to improve even further. The unit stands fourth in the WIAC, surrendering 17.5 points per contest. The Titans give up 337 yards per game, with 180 coming through the air and 157 on the ground. UW-Oshkosh has allowed opponents to be successful on just 17 percent of their fourth down tries and 61 percent of their red zone trips, with both figures listing first in the WIAC. Kevin Bahl (Jr. • Muskego) commands the squad with nine tackles per game, which is the third-best mark in the conference.

The Warhawks come into the game allowing an average of 10.8 points, listing second in the WIAC and 11th in the NCAA Division III. They have had great success stopping the run, holding opponents to just 71 yards per game. UW-Whitewater ranks seventh in the conference in passing defense at 196 yards per contest.

A big factor in determining the outcome of Saturday’s game will be who scores in the early stages of the contest. The Titans have not yet produced points in the first quarter this season, where as UW-Whitewater outscores its opponents, 97-17, in the first half.

UW-Oshkosh linebacker Kevin Bahl (Jr. • Muskego) was named the WIAC Football Defensive Player of the Week for his play in the Titans' 9-7 victory over UW-Stout on Oct. 4.

Bahl totaled a game-high 11 tackles, including eight solo, to help UW-Oshkosh raise its record to 3-1 on the season.

Bahl had four solo tackles in the fourth quarter, including three on UW-Stout’s last offensive drive of the game. He also tallied three solo tackles in the first period and a tackle for a loss and a fumble recovery in the third.

UW-Oshkosh held UW-Stout to 237 yards of offense. The Blue Devils entered the game averaging 364 yards and 30 points per contest.

The UW-Oshkosh football team rode its strong defense and special teams in the fourth quarter to hold off UW-Stout, 9-7, on Saturday (Oct. 11) in Menomonie.

Leading by two with 6:32 to play, the Titans’ (3-1/1-1 WIAC) stuffed quarterback Kyle Provos on fourth-and-one at the UW-Oshkosh 44-yard line. When the Titans were forced to punt on the next possession, Kyle Calhoun (Fr. • Waukesha) downed the kick at the Blue Devils’ five-yard line.

UW-Oshkosh’s defense forced a three-and-out, getting the ball back near midfield. Neither team was able to move the ball, forcing Calhoun to punt once again. This time, he pinned UW-Stout at its own three-yard line with 2:18 on the clock.

The Blue Devils (3-2/1-1 WIAC) looked to be on their way to a game-winning drive, marching into Titans’ territory on 11 plays. On 3rd-and-10 from the UW-Oshkosh 33, Provos fired a pass in the contest’s final minute. Nate Heard (So. • Milwaukee) intercepted the throw to clinch the Titans’ first conference victory of the year.

Juston Wara’s (So. • Oshkosh) 28-yard reception was the lone offensive highlight of the opening quarter, as the game’s first three possessions resulted in punts. The Titans then embarked on their longest drive of the season, covering more than nine minutes on 16 plays for 69 yards. Steve Levonowich (Jr. • Kenosha) headed the ground game, running for gains of eight and seven yards while catching a pass for nine. Matt Haass (So. • Brownsville) reeled in three passes, including a 14-yard grab on third down to keep UW-Oshkosh moving down the field. The drive stalled deep in UW-Stout territory at the 7:23 mark of the second quarter, when James Taraboi (Jr. • Grafton) connected on a 28-yard field goal for a 3-0 lead.

UW-Stout totaled 100 yards in the first half, with 75 coming off the arm of Kyle Provos. He hit Eric Cieslak for gains of 11 and 22 yards during second quarter drives. Provos added a 12-yard run in the first half, which ended with a missed 48-yard field goal attempt by the Blue Devils’ Kyle Martin. UW-Oshkosh held a 3-0 advantage at intermission on the strength of 99 yards passing from Craig McClelland (So. • Union Grove).

The Titans got a 24-yard reception from Paul Coburn (So. • Sussex) before punting on the first drive of the second half. On UW-Stout’s opening play, Luke Bingen (So. • Hartford) forced a fumble, which was recovered by Kevin Bahl (Jr. • Muskego) at the Blue Devils’ 23-yard line. Levonowich rushed for gains of seven and 11 yards to put UW-Oshkosh in scoring position. But on fourth-and-goal from the two-yard line, the Titans passed incomplete to20turn the ball over.

A pair of special teams plays made an impact late in the third period. After UW-Stout moved down the field with an 18-yard catch by John Sherman, Patrick Mengelkoch snared an 11-yard reception. Martin then attempted a 42-yard field goal and missed to keep UW-Oshkosh ahead.

The Titans’ ensuing drive started with a sack before getting much worse. The Blue Devils’ Justin Crooks blocked the punt, giving his team the ball at UW-Oshkosh’s 31-yard line. Provos took advantage, finding Antawan Walker for an 18-yard touchdown pass. UW-Stout went up, 7-3, with 13:27 to play in the game.

The Titans' offense came right back, getting nine-yard runs from McClelland and Jeremy Roach (So. • Deerfield). Facing 3rd-and-13, McClelland hit Charlie Weissman (Fr. • Colgate) for a 37-yard gain and a huge first down. The 10-play, 63-yard drive ended with a one-yard touchdown plunge by McClelland to give UW-Oshkosh the lead with 8:50 remaining. The extra point try failed to keep the score at 9-7.

McClelland finished with 167 yards on 13-of-19 passing, while Levonowich paced the Titans with six catches for 42 yards. In the running game, Levonowich also carried the load with 22 carries for 71 yards. UW-Oshkosh held the ball for 35 minutes and 23 seconds, to go along with 5-of-15 conversions on third down.

The Titans outgained UW-Stout in total yards by a margin of 247-23 7 as the defense held the Blue Devils 21 points and 130 rushing yards below their season averages. Provos completed 17-of-31 passes for 161 yards, one touchdown and one interception while also rushing for 30 yards. UW-Stout’s leading rusher was Trevor Fiege, who ran 12 times for 37 yards. Mengelkoch lead the squad with five catches for 39 yards while Dan Lytle pulled in three receptions. The Blue Devils went 5-of-13 on third-down conversions.

Bahl topped all defensive players in the contest with 11 tackles, including two for a loss. Eric Hebel (Jr. • Howard) recorded the Titans’ lone sack, while UW-Stout’s Cody Price and Justin Rindt each took down the quarterback once. The Blue Devils were led by Marcus Ball’s figures of nine tackles, including three for a loss, and one sack. The game featured a total of 20 tackles for a loss.

UW-Oshkosh will shoot for its fourth consecutive win against UW-Stout when the two football teams meet on Saturday (Oct. 11) in Menomonie. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. at Don and Nona Williams Stadium.

The Titans (2-1/0-1 WIAC) are coming off two straight contests against nationally-ranked teams. UW-Oshkosh fell 34-0 to UW-Eau Claire last week after defeating Ohio Dominican University, 17-16, on Sept. 20. UW-Eau Claire entered the game ranked eighth in the NCAA Division III by D3football.com and Ohio Dominican University fifth in the NAIA. In the season opener, the Titans held off Ripon College by a score of 14-13.

Steve Levonowich (Jr. • Kenosha) has paced UW-Oshkosh’s offense through three games, rushing 51 times for 191 yards. In the passing game, Craig McClelland (So. • Union Grove) ranks second among WIAC quarterbacks with 245 yards and two touchdowns. McClelland owns a 68 percent (27-40) completion rate and 34 rushing yards while committing just one interception. Juston Wara (So. • Oshkosh) tops the receiving core with seven catches for 73 yards and two touchdowns.

UW-Stout enters the game with a 3-1 record, including a 1-0 mark in WIAC play. The Blue Devils topped UW-Platteville, 46-31, in last week’s conference opener. UW-Stout registered a 13-10, overtime victory at Menlo College (Calif.) in its first contest of the year before coming home to defeat Jamestown College(N.D.), 37-13. The Blue Devils only loss this season came to Missouri S & T by a score of 31-24 on Sept. 20.

Ranking second in the WIAC with 30 points and 206 rushing yards per game, the Blue Devils have success keeping the ball away from opponents. Trevor Fiege leads the ground attack with 346 yards and one touchdown on 59 carries, while Craig Warminski is second on the squad with 39 attempts for 221 yards and two scores. Kyle Provos has completed 60-of-122 passes for 634 yards and seven touchdowns with three interceptions at quarterback, to go along with Patrick Mengelkoch’s totals of 19 catches for 201 yards and four touchdowns at receiver.

On the defensive side of the ball, UW-Oshkosh has the best fourth-down defense and red-zone defense in the WIAC. The Titans have held opponents to 20 percent on fourth-down conversions while allowing scores on 58 percent of opponents’ red-zone trips. Kevin Bahl (Jr. • Muskego) leads the team with 25 stops in 2008.

UW-Stout owns the conference’s sack leader in Marcus Ball, who has 3.5 sacks on the year, while Kyle Seller paces the Blue Devils with 33 tackles.

UW-Stout owns a 29-21-1 advantage in the all-time series, but the Titans held an eight-game winning streak over the Blue Devils from 1970-77. UW-Oshkosh posted a 23-13 win in last season’s contest thanks to an outstanding performance from quarterback Joe Patek. Patek completed 13 passes, including four of at least 48 yards, for 327 yards and two touchdowns in the Titans’ homecoming victory.

UW-Eau Claire scored on its first five possessions of the game as it registered a 34-0 homecoming victory over the UW-Oshkosh football team on Saturday (Oct. 4) in Eau Claire.

Kyle Paulson threw for threw first-half touchdowns and finished with 220 yards on 15-of-20 passing to lead the Blugolds’ (3-1/1-1 WIAC). UW-Eau Claire, ranked ninth in the NCAA Division III by D3football.com, bolted out to a 27-0 lead at halftime on its way to a 414-165 advantage in total yards. The loss snapped the Titans (2-1/0-1 WIAC) five-game winning streak, which dated back to last season.

On the opening drive of the contest, Paulson connected on six passes of nine yards or less to lead the Blugolds down the field on an 11-play, 51-yard drive. Brett Schreiner reeled in three receptions for 21 yards to set up Craig Kolb, who drilled a 30-yard field goal to put UW-Eau Claire up 3-0.

After forcing a three-and-out by the Titans’ offense, the Blugolds took over on their own 29-yard line. Cory Sartorelli rushed three times before catching a short pass on the sixth play of the possession. He eluded several UW-Oshkosh defenders on his way to a 61-yard score, making it a 10-0 ballgame with 4:47 to play in the first quarter.

UW-Oshkosh punted following three plays once again, sending the ball back to Paulson and the Blugolds’ offense. He found David Goodman for an 8-yard gain before Sartorelli carried for 13 yards. Nils Dillon tallied a 24-yard catch on the next snap as part of a four-play, 78-yard march. Paulson capped it off by hitting Spencer Kehoe for a 33-yard touchdown and a 17-0 lead at the end of one period.

Craig McClelland (So. • Union Grove) got the UW-Oshkosh offense going with a 25-yard completion to Paul Coburn (So. • Sussex) early in the second quarter. A first-down run by Steve Levonowich (Jr. • Kenosha) put the Titans into UW-Eau Claire territory, but the drive stalled at the Blugolds’ 32-yard line after four straight plays of negative yardage. Sartorelli ran for 15 yards and Ethan Turriff had a 26-yard rush as the Blugolds continued to click with a five-play, 68-yard drive. Schreiner snatched an eight-yard touchdown with 7:41 left in the half to post a 24-0 margin.

Sartorelli ran five times after the Blugolds forced a three-and-out to regain possession. A 17-yard catch by Schreiner highlighted the drive, which ended in a 27-yard field goal by Kolb. Facing a 27-0 deficit, UW-Oshkosh moved the ball before halftime. McClelland accounted for a 12-yard pass and a 13-yard run in the final minute of the second quarter. Jeremy Roach (So. • Deerfield) tallied a 21-yard reception, but time ran out as the game went to intermission.

The Titans’ first offensive turn of the third period didn’t go any better when Craig Polifka intercepted McClelland on the fifth play of the half. Polifka took the pick 35 yards to the endzone for a 34-0 Blugolds’ advantage.

The game’s next five possessions ended in punts before UW-Eau Claire started driving in the fourth quarter. Seven carries for 29 yards by Turriff led the Blugolds into field goal range. This time, Kolb’s 36-yard try was blocked to keep the score at 34-0.

UW-Oshkosh totaled just nine first downs in the contest, as it ran for 62 yards and passed for 103. Levonowich finished with 13 rushes for 48 yards while Roach added four carries for 13 yards. The passing game featured McClelland’s 11-of-16 effort with one interception while being sacked three times. Charlie Weissman (Fr. • Colgate) hauled in three passes for 12 yards and Juston Wara (So. • Oshkosh) chipped in with two gr abs for 28 yards to lead the receiving core.

A balanced rushing attack by the Blugolds totaled 165 yards, including 62 on 12 rushes by Sartorelli and 60 on 13 attempts from Turriff. Schreiner recorded five catches for 46 yards and one touchdown to lead UW-Eau Claire, which converted 7-of-13 third down opportunities. Kehoe was second on the squad with three catches for 56 yards.

The Blugolds’ defense allowed UW-Oshkosh to convert just 2-of-13 third downs on its way to a shutout. Ryan Leis topped the team with five stops, including two for a loss and one sack. Polifka, Dave Wicklund and Matt Ebner each turned in four tackles, with Ebner registering two sacks, to complete the performance. Eric Hebel (Jr. • Howard) posted seven tackles to pace all Titans.

The UW-Oshkosh football team looks for its longest winning streak since 1977 when it travels to nationally-ranked UW-Eau Claire on Saturday (Oct. 4). The start time for the Homecoming contest is set for 1 p.m. at Carson Park.

The Titans, unbeaten in their first two games of this season, will try for their sixth consecutive victory after ending the 2007 season with three straight wins. The Titans have not had a six-game winning streak since winning seven contests in a row from 1976-77. UW-Oshkosh, which last won five straight games in 2003, is looking for its fourth win in the last 13 meetings with UW-Eau Claire.

Before an open date last week, UW-Oshkosh pulled out a dramatic 17-16 win at the NAIA's fifth-ranked team, Ohio Dominican University. The Titans’ James Taraboi (Jr. • Grafton) knocked through a 26-yard field goal with no time on the clock to capture the victory after a penalty extended the contest. UW-Oshkosh held the Panthers’ high-powered offense to 44 points less and 147 yards below their season averages. Juston Wara (So. • Oshkosh) accounted for both Titan touchdowns and finished with four catches for 37 yards. Kevin Bahl (Jr. • Muskego) notched 11 tackles and Taraboi 10 to pace the defensive effort.

In the 2008 season opener, the Titans stopped Ripon College’s two-point conversion try short in the final minute to hold on for a 14-13 win. Through two games this season, Steve Levonowich (Jr. • Kenosha) leads the team in rushing with 38 carries for 143 yards. Craig McClelland (So. • Union Grove) has taken over at quarterback and thrown for 142 yards and two touchdowns on 16-of-24 passing.

UW-Eau Claire, ranked ninth in the NCAA Division III by D3foorball.com, enters the contest with a 2-1 overall mark and a 0-1 tally in WIAC play. The Blugolds went to the NCAA Division III playoffs last season, defeating St. Norbert before falling to Bethel (Minn.) in the second round, on their way to a 9-3 record.The Blugolds opened 2008 with an 11-6 win over Bethel College (Tenn.) before falling, 16-14, to defending Division III national champion UW-Whitewater. A 28-6 victory over Hope College (Mich.) was highlighted by 285 yards rushing and four touchdowns from Cory Sartorelli. The remainder of the Blugolds’ offense is led by Kyle Paulson, who has 360 yards and two touchdowns passing, and Spencer Kehoe, who leads the squad with seven catches for 77 yards and one touchdown.

In the 2007 meeting, Mitch Schaeuble threw for 348 yards and a pair of scores to lead UW-Eau Claire to a 21-20 victory. Dave Wicklund, who leads the Blugolds with 27 tackles in 2008, topped all defensive players with 15 stops. The Titans’ Andy Moriarty rushed for 225 yards while Joe Patek passed for 279 in defeat. UW-Eau Claire extended its advantage in the all-time series with UW-Oshkosh to 38-21.

UW-Oshkosh placekicker James Taraboi (Jr. • Grafton) has been named the WIAC Special Teams Football Player of the Week after booting the game-winning field goal in the Titans' 17-16 victory over nationally-ranked Ohio Dominican University on Sept. 20 in Columbus, Ohio.

Ohio Dominican University (2-1), which entered the contest ranked fifth in the NAIA, blocked Taraboi's potential game-winning, 35-yard field goal attempt with four seconds remaining. But, before the play ended, an Ohio Dominican University player ran onto the field from the sideline to draw an illegal participation penalty.

Taraboi then lined up to kick again with no time remaining and he delivered by making a 26-yard boot that would send the Titans (2-0) to their fifth straight victory and snap the Panthers’ 16-game, regular season winning streak. Taraboi’s field goal came on his first collegiate attempt.

Taraboi, who also made both of his extra point kicks, totaled 10 tackles, including three solo, as one of UW-Oshkosh’s three starting linebackers.

James Taraboi (Jr. • Grafton) got a second chance and took advantage of it, hitting a 26-yard field goal with no time remaining to give the UW-Oshkosh football team a 17-16 victory over Ohio Dominican University on Saturday (Sept. 20) in Columbus, Ohio.

The Panthers (2-1) blocked UW-Oshkosh’s potential game-winning, 35-yard attempt with four seconds remaining. Before the play ended, an Ohio Dominican player came off the sideline to draw an illegal participation penalty. Taraboi then lined up to kick again on the game’s final play and sent the Titans (2-0) to their fifth straight victory.

Ohio Dominican University entered the contest ranked fifth in the NAIA and had won 15 consecutive regular season games. The Panthers, who won their first two games by an average score of 60-10, came out of halftime with a 13-7 advantage. After punts on the third quarter’s first two possessions, the Titans marched 58 yards on nine plays to take the lead. Craig McClelland (So. • Union Grove) found Garrie Fox (Fr. • Madison) for 16 yards on third down and Justin Budiac (So. • Mukwonago) added a 17-yard run to highlight the drive. A nine-yard touchdown catch from Juston Wara (So. • Oshkosh) tied the score at 13 with 5:06 to play in the third period.

After Taraboi’s extra point put UW-Oshkosh ahead, 14-13, the Panthers returned the ensuing kickoff to their own 46-yard line. Cris Reisert hit Joe Farfsing for a 13-yard completion as part of a 10-play, 42-yard scoring drive. Mitch Cory knocked through a 29-yard field goal at the 2:11 mark of the third quarter for a 16-14 lead.

The Titans punted on their next two possessions before making a defensive stand in the contest’s final minutes. Ohio Dominican went for it on fourth-and-one from the UW-Oshkosh 39-yard line with three minutes remaining. Chris DeBlois (Jr. • Kimberly) and Spencer Schulz (Sr. • Menomonee Falls) teamed up to stuff Reisert’s quarterback keeper for no gain to take the ball away.

UW-Oshkosh’s game-winning drive featured a three-yard reception by Wara on fourth-and-two, along with an 11-yard run by Budiac to enter Panthers’ territory. Paul Coburn (So. • Sussex) then pulled in a 19-yard catch in the last minute to put the Titans in field-goal range.

Ohio Dominican University’s opening drive ended with a failed fourth-down attempt inside the UW-Oshkosh 15-yard line. Following a Titans’ punt, the Panthers missed a 37-yard field goal to keep the game scoreless. Reisert finally connected with B. Robinson on the first play of the drive for a 53-yard touchdown. The score gave Ohio Dominican a 7-0 lead with 1:23 to go in the first quarter.

Reisert completed five consecutive passes of the short-range variety to move the Panthers down the field in the second quarter. Cory made a 20-yard field goal attempt to make it a 10-0 score with 6:25 remaining in the half. 

The Titans answered with a pair of 11-yard receptions by Steve Levonowich (Jr. • Kenosha) on a 60-yard touchdown drive. The seven-play stanza concluded with a 25-yard hook-up from McClelland to Wara that cut UW-Oshkosh’s deficit to 10-7 with 2:04 left in the second quarter.

Ohio Dominican continued with the intermediate passing game, hitting six pass plays for eight yards or less. A 15-yard catch by Robinson converted a 3rd-and-13 to keep the Panthers’ drive alive. With seven seconds left on the first-half clock, Cory nailed a 42-yard field goal to take a 13-7 lead into the break. 

UW-Oshkosh prevailed despite being outgained in total yards, 367-208. The Titans picked up 96 yards on the ground, including 51 on six carries by Budiac. Levonowich chipped in with 17 carries for 31 yards. McClelland was quite efficient through the air, completing 12-of-16 passes for 112 yards and two touchdowns without an interception. 

Wara paced UW-Oshkosh’s receivers with four catches for 37 yards and two touchdowns. Levonowich added two grabs for 29 yards while Coburn and Fox each pulled in two receptions. UW-Oshkosh was successful on its only fourth-down try and achieved first downs on 5-of-12 third down attempts. The Titans’ defensive performance featured 11 tackles from Kevin Bahl (Jr. • Muskego), 10 stops by Taraboi and a quarterback sack from DeBlois.

The Panthers came in averaging 514 yards of offense per game, including 410 in the passing department. Reisert threw 51 times, connecting on 35 for 268 yards and one touchdown. Robinson pulled in 12 catches for a game-high 144 yards and a score while Steven Williams and Josh Smart each grabbed five receptions.

Justin Brantley gained 62 yards on 14 attempts, to go along with six carries for 19 yards by Reisert, to lead the Ohio Dominican rushing attack. The Panthers converted 11-of-19 third-down attempts while failing all three times on fourth down. Ohio Dominican University’s defense received nine tackles from Michael Wright and one sack by Miguel Davis.

The UW-Oshkosh football team looks to extend its four-game winning streak when it takes on Ohio Dominican University for the first time in school history on Saturday (Sept. 20) in Columbus, Ohio. The game kicks off at 12:30 p.m. (ET) and is the home opener for Ohio Dominican University at Panther Field.

The Panthers (2-0) won the Mid-States Football Association (MSFA) Mideast League title last year after posting an 11-0 record during the regular season. They defeated the University of the Cumberlands, 62-35, in the first round of the NAIA Playoffs before falling to Missouri Valley College, 48-34, in the second round.

Ohio Dominican University finished the 2007 season with the highest scoring offense in all of college football at 50 points per game. Quarterback Cris Reisert led the Panthers attack with NAIA records of 5,434 yards and 54 touchdown passes. Ohio Dominican also had three players who achieved at least 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns receiving. In the first two games of 2008, Reisert threw for 725 yards and 11 touchdowns en route to victories of 70-7 over Marian College (Ind.) and 50-14 over Campbellsville University (Ky.). Josh Smart leads the receiving core with 13 catches for 191 yards and four touchdowns in the first two games.

The Titans are coming off one of the best seasons in program history after posting a 7-3 mark in 2007. UW-Oshkosh’s 4-3 conference record placed third in the WIAC for the team’s best league finish since 1976. The Titans have also won 24 games in the past four years, which is the second-best run in school annals. UW-Oshkosh lost 10 starters on offense from last year, including Andy Moriarty, the school’s all-time leader with 4,496 yards rushing and 262 points scored.

UW-Oshkosh (1-0) goes on the road for the first time after earning a 14-13 win against Ripon College on Sep. 6. It was the Titans’ 26th win in their last 28 season openers. UW-Oshkosh took a 7-0 lead into the fourth quarter before the Red Hawks tied the contest with 8:59 to play. Joey Fisher’s (Jr. • Fond du Lac) one-yard touchdown run on fourth-and-goal put UW-Oshkosh back in front with 2:05 remaining. After the Red Hawks’ Scott Perkins scored a touchdown with 44 seconds on the clock, the Titans stopped Ripon’s two-point conversion attempt inches short of the goal-line to preserve the victory.

Three interceptions, a fumble recovery and a stop on fourth down by the Titans’ defense were vital in the contest. UW-Oshkosh took the ball away from Ripon three times inside its own 30-yard line, including twice inside the 10. Jon DeVillers (Sr. • Menomonee Falls) paced the squad with 10 solo tackles and an interception while Chris Lins (Jr. • Madison) recorded nine stops. The Titans’ offense was led by Steve Levonowich (Jr. • Kenosha), who rushed for 97 yards on 21 carries.

The WIAC has named UW-Oshkosh free safety Jon DeVillers (Sr. • Menomonee Falls) as its Defensive Football Player of the Week for games played Sept. 1-7.

DeVillers totaled 13 tackles, including 10 solo, and one pass interception as UW-Oshkosh edged Ripon College, 14-13, in its season opener on Sept. 6 in Oshkosh.

DeVillers, who was making his first career start, had five solo tackles in the second quarter and two in both the second and fourth. His first-quarter pass interception came at the UW-Oshkosh 28-yard line and helped set up the Titans' first score.

UW-Oshkosh allowed 287 yards rushing and 44 yards passing to Ripon College. The Titans yielded all of their points in the final nine minutes of the game.

Also receiving player of the week citations were UW-Platteville wide receiver Aunton Terry on Offense and UW-Stevens Point punter Luke Frisch on special teams.

UW-Oshkosh linebacker Nick Craft (So. • Milwaukee) stopped Ripon College quarterback Tygh Walters inches short of the goal line on a two-point conversion with 44 second left to preserve the Titans' 14-13 season-opening football victory over the Red Hawks on Saturday (Sept. 6) at J.J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium.

Ripon College (0-1) elected to go for the potential game-winning extra point after finishing off an eight-play, 41-yard scoring drive with a one-yard touchdown plunge by Scott Perkins. Walters kept the football on the extra-point try, but Craft played strong and tackled him just before he could enter the end zone.

UW-Oshkosh (1-0), which won its season opener for the 26th time in 28 years, took a 7-0 lead into the fourth quarter. Following a UW-Oshkosh punt, Ripon College used a Jon Larsen 14-yard run as part of a 46-yard scoring drive to tie the game at 7-7 with 8:59 remaining. Walters capped the eight-play march with a 12-yard touchdown run.

After Ripon College booted the ensuing kickoff out of bounds, UW-Oshkosh converted two critical third-down plays to move the football down the field and into the end zone. Craig McClelland (So. • Union Grove) found Juston Wara (So. • Oshkosh) and Paul Coburn (So. • Sussex) for nine-yard gains on successive third downs to keep the drive alive, On fourth-and-goal from the one-yard line, Joey Fisher (Jr. • Fond du Lac) bowled his way into the end zone to give the Titans a 14-7 lead with 2:05 remaining.

Ripon College fought right back as Joshua Kraemer returned the ensuing kickoff 41 yards to put the Red Hawks at the UW-Oshkosh 41-yard line. Walters completed a 25-yard pass to Josh Pasek to put Ripon College into scoring position at the UW-Oshkosh 17-yard line. Perkins later bolted into the end zone from one-yard out to cut UW-Oshkosh's lead to 14-13.

UW-Oshkosh's Jon DeVillers (Sr. • Menomonee Falls) helped set up the first score of the game when he intercepted a Walters pass late in the first quarter. A pair of 10-yard runs by Steve Levonowich (Jr. • Kenosha) keyed the Titans' 12-play, 72-yard scoring march that spanned 5:48. McClelland ended the drive with a five-yard touchdown run to put UW-Oshkosh up 6-0. James Taraboi (Jr. • Grafton) then kicked the extra point to make the score 7-0. Taraboi's point was the 13,000th in the 114-year history of the UW-Oshkosh football program.

The Titans' defense came up big on four other occasions to stifle scoring opportunities for Ripon College. DeViller's pass interception came at the UW-Oshkosh 28-yard line, while Kris Straughter’s (Jr. • West Springfield, Mass.) second quarter pass interception occurred near midfield. Cameron Heilman (So. • Port Washington) added a fumble recovery at the Ripon College 47-yard line to stop another drive.

With less than two minutes to go in the first half, the Titans stuffed Walters on fourth-and-two to take the ball away at the UW-Oshkosh eight-yard line. A fourth-quarter pass interception by Taraboi halted a Ripon College drive at the Titans’ 10-yard line.

Thanks to 166 yards on 30 carries by Walters, Ripon College out-gained UW-Oshkosh, 331-248, in total offensive yards. The Red Hawks also received 69 yards on seven rushes by Andrew Fink and 43 yards on 13 rushes by Perkins. Walters threw three interceptions on his way to 3-of-10 passing for 39 yards. Robert Bergfeld led Ripon College with two pass receptions for 14 yards.

Levonowich, who missed the 2007 season due to an injury, paced UW-Oshkosh with 97 rushing yards on 21 attempts. The Titans also got 40 yards on nine carries from McClelland and 37 yards on six attempts from Justin Budiac (So. • Mukwonago). McClelland completed four of his eight passes for 31 yards, while Dieter Juedes (Sr. • Sheboygan Falls) connected on two of his six passes for 19. Taylor Porter (Jr. • New London) led UW-Oshkosh by catching four passes for 32 yards.

DeVillers sparked UW-Oshkosh's defensive effort by totaling 13 tackles, including 10 solo, and one pass interception. Chris Lins (Jr. • Madison) recorded 10 tackles, while Kevin Bahl (Jr. • Muskego) tallied eight and Justin Viste (Jr. • Grafton) five. Ripon College received nine tackles, all solo, from Vince Spratte and seven from Jeff Trinka and six from Chris Kellett.

Saturday's victory was UW-Oshkosh's ninth straight over Ripon College. The Titans own a 17-12-6 advantage in the all-time series with the Red Hawks.

UW-Oshkosh kick returner Jeremy Roach (So. • Deerfield) has received preseason NCAA Division III All-America second team honors by Consensus Draft Services.

Roach was named to the 2008 squad after ranking second in the NCAA Division III with an average of 32.1 yards per kickoff return a year ago. He brought back 12 kicks for a total of 385 yards, including an 86-yard touchdown return in UW-Oshkosh's 26-14 loss to eventual NCAA Division III champion UW-Whitewater. Roach also recorded kickoff returns of 34 yards against UW-Whitewater, 33 against UW-River Falls and 31 against UW-La Crosse.

Playing behind All-America running back Andy Moriarty, Roach carried the football 47 times for 355 yards and four touchdowns. He rushed nine times for 139 yards and two scores in UW-Oshkosh's 34-3 win over Huntingdon College (Ala.). Roach also rushed 13 times for 96 yards and one touchdown against Lakeland College and 13 times for 88 yards and one score against Ripon College.

Roach was one of only three WIAC players named to the 93-member team. Earning honorable mention recognition were junior placekicker Jeff Schebler of UW-Whitewater and sophomore wide receiver Michael Zweifel of UW-River Falls.

UW-Oshkosh won its last three games to end the 2007 campaign with a 7-3 record. The Titans placed third in the WIAC with a 4-3 record. UW-Oshkosh opens its 2008 season with a home game against Ripon College on Sept. 6.