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1995 Wisconsin–La Crosse Eagles football
NCAA Division III national champion
WSUC champion
Stagg Bowl, W 36–7 vs. Rowan
ConferenceWisconsin State University Conference
Record14–0 (7–0 WSUC)
Head coach
Home stadiumVeterans Memorial Stadium
Seasons
← 1994
1996 →
1995 Wisconsin State University Conference football standings
Conf. Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
Wisconsin–La Crosse $^ 7 – 0 – 0 14 – 0 – 0
Wisconsin–River Falls ^ 6 – 1 – 0 9 – 3 – 0
Wisconsin–Stevens Point 5 – 2 – 0 8 – 2 – 0
Wisconsin–Whitewater 4 – 3 – 0 7 – 3 – 0
Wisconsin–Platteville 3 – 4 – 0 5 – 5 – 0
Wisconsin–Oshkosh 2 – 5 – 0 5 – 5 – 0
Wisconsin–Stout 1 – 6 – 0 3 – 7 – 0
Wisconsin–Eau Claire 0 – 7 – 0 1 – 9 – 0
  • $ – Conference champion
  • ^ – NCAA Division III playoff participant

The 1995 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 1995 NCAA Division III football season. In their 27th year under head coach Roger Harring, the Eagles compiled a 14–0 record (7–0 in conference game) and won the WSUC championship. They participated in the NCAA Division III playoffs, defeating Concordia–Moorhead in the regionals, Wisconsin–River Falls in the quarterfinals, Mount Union in the semifinals, and Rowan in the Stagg Bowl to win the Division III national championship.

Senior quarterback Craig Kusick Jr. threw for 3,284 yards and 32 touchdowns and won the Melberger Award, the Division III version of the Heisman Trophy awarded to the top player among the 199 schools competing in Division III.[1] Five La Crosse players received first-team honors on the All-WSUC football team: Kusick at quarterback; Paul Kling at wide receiver; Mike Ivey at defensive line; Mike Maslowski at linebacker; and John Barrett at return specialist.[2]

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

Schedule

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DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 2at Loras*
W 34–03,000[3]
September 9at Winona State*
W 31–233,514[4]
September 16Drake*
W 14–74,167[5]
September 30Wisconsin–Oshkosh
  • Veterans Memorial Stadium
  • La Crosse, WI
W 44–02,462[6]
October 7at Wisconsin–Platteville
W 33–01,906[7]
October 14at Wisconsin–River Falls
  • Ramer Field
  • River Falls, WI
W 14–133,000[8]
October 21Wisconsin–Stevens Point
  • Veterans Memorial Stadium
  • La Crosse, WI
W 25–154,639[9]
October 28Wisconsin–Stout
  • Veterans Memorial Stadium
  • La Crosse, WI
W 56–01,235[10]
November 3at Wisconsin–Eau Claire
W 30–131,000[11]
November 11Wisconsin–Whitewater
  • Veterans Memorial Stadium
  • La Crosse, WI
W 45–143,080[12]
November 18vs. Concordia–Moorhead*
W 45–7[13]
November 25Wisconsin-River Falls*
  • Veterans Memorial Stadium
  • La Crosse, WI (NCAA Division III quarterfinal)
W 28–142,816[14]
December 2at Mount Union*
  • Mount Union Stadium
  • Alliance, OH (NCAA Division III semifinal)
W 20–175,500[15]
December 9vs. Rowan
W 36–74,905[16]
  • *Non-conference game

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References

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  1. ^ "Eagles' Kusick Division III player of year". The La Crosse Tribune. December 17, 1995. p. D1 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ "All-WSUC: 5 Eagles on first team". The La Crosse Tribune. November 15, 1994. p. B3 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ Jeff Brown (September 3, 1995). "UW-L batters Loras: Eagles too good, Duhawks admit". The La Crosse Tribune. pp. C1, C10 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ Jeff Brown (September 10, 1995). "UW-L escapes Winona". The La Crosse Tribune. pp. D1, D8 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "Defense saves the day". The La Crosse Tribune. September 17, 1995. Retrieved June 28, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ Jeff Brown (October 1, 1995). "UW-L rolls to victory: Eagles leave no suspense in routing UW-Oshkosh". The La Crosse Tribune. p. D1 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ Jeff Brown (October 8, 1995). "UW-L stuffs Platteville to win No. 5: Eagles' defense sparks lopsided WSUC victory". The La Crosse Tribune. pp. D1, D6 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ Jeff Brown (October 15, 1995). "UW-L blocks River Falls' upset bid: Eagles still perfect after a close call". The La Crosse Tribune. pp. D1, D8 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ^ Jeff Brown (October 22, 1995). "UW-L leaves no doubt: 3rd-quarter surge buries Stevens Point". The La Crosse Tribune. pp. D1, D6.
  10. ^ Jeff Brown (October 29, 1995). "Stout no match for UW-L's power". The La Crosse Tribune. pp. D1, D7 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. ^ Darin Zank (November 5, 1995). "Blugolds fresh out of miracles: La Crosse learned its lesson well". Leader-Telegram. pp. 1B, 4B – via Newspapers.com.
  12. ^ Jeff Brown (November 12, 1995). "UW-L goes 10-0; playoffs next; Eagles find a new star for finale". The La Crosse Tribune. pp. D1, D6 – via Newspapers.com.
  13. ^ Jay Osmundson (November 19, 1995). "La Crosse shows Cobblers its stuff". The Forum. pp. G1, G9 – via Newspapers.com.
  14. ^ Jeff Brown (November 26, 1995). "Eagles' D digs deep: UW-L survives emotional week to stop Falcons". The La Crosse Tribune. p. D1 – via Newspapers.com.
  15. ^ Jeff Brown (December 3, 1995). "Eagles draw the line: UW-L defense takes control to send team to title game". The La Crosse Tribune. pp. D1, D7 – via Newspapers.com.
  16. ^ "Eagles leave no doubt". The La Crosse Tribune. December 10, 1995. pp. D1, D8 – via Newspapers.com.
  17. ^ "Final 1995 Division III Cumulative Football Statistics Report (Wisconsin–La Crosse)". National Collegiate Athletic Association. Retrieved May 31, 2025.
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