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1992 Wisconsin–La Crosse Eagles football
NCAA Division III champion
WSUC champion
ConferenceWisconsin State University Conference
Record12–0–1 (6–0–1 WSUC)
Head coach
Home stadiumVeterans Memorial Stadium
Seasons
← 1991
1993 →
1992 Wisconsin State University Conference football standings
Conf. Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
Wisconsin–La Crosse $^ 6 – 0 – 1 12 – 0 – 1
Wisconsin–Whitewater 5 – 2 – 0 8 – 2 – 0
Wisconsin–River Falls 4 – 2 – 1 6 – 2 – 1
Wisconsin–Platteville 4 – 3 – 0 5 – 4 – 0
Wisconsin–Stevens Point 4 – 3 – 0 5 – 4 – 0
Wisconsin–Eau Claire 3 – 4 – 0 5 – 5 – 0
Wisconsin–Stout 1 – 6 – 0 2 – 7 – 0
Wisconsin–Oshkosh 0 – 7 – 0 1 – 8 – 0
Wisconsin–Superior 0 – 0 – 0 1 – 1 – 0
  • $ – Conference champion
  • ^ – NCAA Division III playoff participant

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.[1] They advanced to the NCAA Division III playoffs, defeating Redlands in the first round,[2] Central (Iowa) in the quarterfinals,[3] Mount Union in the semifinals,[4] and Washington & Jefferson in the Stagg Bowl to win the Division III national championship.[5]

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.[6]

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).[7]

The team played its home games at Veterans Memorial Stadium in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Schedule

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DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 12Winona State*
W 31–142,436[8]
September 19at Wisconsin–StoutStevens Point, WIW 19–173,102
September 26Wisconsin–Platteville
  • Veterans Memorial Stadium
  • La Crosse, WI
W 35–71,973[9]
October 10at St. Ambrose*Davenport, IAW 32–7250
October 17at Wisconsin–River FallsRiver Falls, WIT 21–214,400
October 24Wisconsin–Eau Clairedagger
  • Veterans Memorial Stadium
  • La Crosse, WI
W 35–73,076[10]
October 31at Wisconsin–OshkoshOshkosh, WIW 40–14900
November 7at Wisconsin–Whitewater
W 13–34,795[1]
November 14Wisconsin–Stout
  • Veterans Memorial Stadium
  • La Crosse, WI
W 43–93,369[11]
November 21Redlands*
W 47–26[2]
November 28at Central (IA)*
W 34–91,000[3]
December 5Mount Union*
  • Veterans Memorial Stadium
  • La Crosse, WI (NCAA Division III semifinal)
W 29–233,733[4][12]
December 11vs. Washington & Jefferson*
  • Hawkins Stadium
  • Bradenton, FL (Stagg Bowl—NCAA Division III championship game)
W 16–125,329[5]
  • *Non-conference game
  • daggerHomecoming

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References

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  1. ^ a b Jeff Brown (November 8, 1992). "Eagles soar to title". The La Crosse Tribune. pp. D1, D3 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ a b Tad Reeve (November 22, 1992). "Heroes abound for UW-L". The La Crosse Tribune. pp. D1, D3 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ a b "Eagles fly past Central". The La Crosse Tribune. November 29, 1992. pp. D1, D7 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ a b Terry Burt (December 6, 1992). "Next stop: Florida". The La Crosse Tribune. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ a b "Eagles claim their destiny after wild and crazy year". The La Crosse Tribune. December 13, 1992. pp. D1, D8 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ "All-WSUC Honors: UW-L gets top billing in football". The La Crosse Tribune. November 17, 1992. p. B3 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ a b "Final 1992 Division III Cumulative Football Statistics Report (Wisconsin–La Crosse)". National Collegiate Athletic Association. Retrieved May 31, 2025.
  8. ^ Jeff Brown (September 13, 1992). "UW-L turns back Winona". The La Crosse Tribune. pp. D1, D6 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ^ Jeff Brown (September 27, 1992). "UW-L lights up a gloomy day". The La Crosse Tribune. pp. D1, D3 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ^ Jeff Brown (October 25, 1992). "Eagles convince Eau Claire: 35-7 homecoming victory keeps UW-L in title chase". The La Crosse Tribune. pp. D1, D8 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. ^ Jeff Brown (November 15, 1922). "UW-L foils Stout's upset bid". The La Crosse Tribune. pp. D1, D3 – via Newspapers.com.
  12. ^ Jeff Brown (December 6, 1992). "UW-L defense works miracle". The La Crosse Tribune. pp. D1, D7 – via Newspapers.com.
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