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Wisconsin–Eau Claire Blugolds football

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Wisconsin–Eau Claire Blugolds football
First season1917; 107 years ago (1917)
Head coachRob Erickson
2nd season, 4–15 (.211)
StadiumCarson Park
LocationEau Claire, Wisconsin
NCAA divisionDivision III
ConferenceWisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC)
All-time record402–461–34 (.467)
Playoff appearances2
Playoff record3–2 (.600)
Conference titles9
ColorsBlue and gold[1]
   
Websiteblugolds.com

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

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Conference championships

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Wisconsin–Eau Claire has won the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) championship 9 times.[2]

Year Coach Overall record WIAC record
1922† George Simpson 5–1 2–1
1948 Ade Olson 6–1 5–1
1956† 7–1 7–0
1963 Jim Rice 7–0 6–0
1964 7–2 7–1
1981 Link Walker 9–1 8–0
1983 8–2 7–1
1998† Bob Nielson 10–3 5–2
2001† Todd Hoffner 8–2 5–2

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† Co-champions

Postseason appearances

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NCAA Division III playoffs

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The Blugolds have made two appearances in the NCAA Division III playoffs, with a combined record of 3–2.[4]

Year Round Opponent Result Record
1998 Regionals Central (IA) W 28–21 10–3
Quarterfinals Saint John's (MN) W 10–7
Semifinals Rowan L 19–22
2007 First Round St. Norbert W 24–20 9–3
Second Round Bethel (MN) L 12–21

Notable former players

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Notable alumni include:

References

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  1. ^ "Brand Manual" (PDF). Retrieved September 15, 2019.
  2. ^ "Football Team Champs (PDF) - Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference" (PDF). wiacsports.com. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
  3. ^ "Football Year-by-Year Results". University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  4. ^ "Football NCAA Championship History (PDF) - Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference" (PDF). wiacsports.com. Retrieved 2024-11-28.