Wisconsin–Eau Claire Blugolds football explained

Teamname:Wisconsin–Eau Claire Blugolds football
Headcoach:Rob Erickson
Headcoachyear:2nd
Hcwins:4
Hclosses:15
Stadium:Carson Park
Ncaadivision:III
Conference:Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC)
Atwins:402
Atlosses:461
Atties:34
Playoffapps:2
Playoffs:3–2
Conftitles:9
Websitename:blugolds.com
Websiteurl:https://www.blugolds.com/sports/fball/index

The Wisconsin–Eau Claire Blugolds football program is the intercollegiate American football team for the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Wisconsin–Eau Claire competes at the NCAA Division III level and is a member of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC).

Championships

Conference championships

Wisconsin–Eau Claire has won the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) championship 9 times.[1]

!Year!Coach!Overall record!WIAC record
1922†George Simpson5–12–1
1948Ade Olson6–15–1
1956†7–17–0
1963Jim Rice7–06–0
19647–27–1
1981Link Walker9–18–0
19838–27–1
1998†Bob Nielson10–35–2
2001†Todd Hoffner8–25–2
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† Co-champions

Postseason appearances

NCAA Division III playoffs

The Blugolds have made two appearances in the NCAA Division III playoffs, with a combined record of 3–2.[3]

1998RegionalsCentral (IA)W 28–2110–3
QuarterfinalsSaint John's (MN)W 10–7
SemifinalsRowanL 19–22
2007First RoundSt. NorbertW 24–209–3
Second RoundBethel (MN)L 12–21

Notable former players

Notable alumni include:

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Football Team Champs (PDF) - Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference . 2024-11-28 . wiacsports.com . en.
  2. Web site: Football Year-by-Year Results . 2024-11-29 . University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire . en.
  3. Web site: Football NCAA Championship History (PDF) - Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference . 2024-11-28 . wiacsports.com . en.