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1992 Wisconsin–La Crosse Eagles football team
| 1992 Wisconsin–La Crosse Eagles football |
|---|
| Wisconsin State University Conference |
| 12–0–1 (6–0–1 WSUC) |
| Roger Harring (24th season) |
| Veterans Memorial Stadium |
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. They advanced to the NCAA Division III playoffs, defeating Redlands in the first round, Central (Iowa) in the quarterfinals, Mount Union in the semifinals, and Washington & Jefferson in the Stagg Bowl to win the Division III national championship.
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.
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).
The team played its home games at Veterans Memorial Stadium in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 12 | Winona State* | Veterans Memorial StadiumLa Crosse, WI | W 31–14 | 2,436 | |
| September 19 | at Wisconsin–Stout | Stevens Point, WI | W 19–17 | 3,102 | |
| September 26 | Wisconsin–Platteville | Veterans Memorial StadiumLa Crosse, WI | W 35–7 | 1,973 | |
| October 10 | at St. Ambrose* | Davenport, IA | W 32–7 | 250 | |
| October 17 | at Wisconsin–River Falls | River Falls, WI | T 21–21 | 4,400 | |
| October 24 | Wisconsin–Eau Claire | Veterans Memorial StadiumLa Crosse, WI | W 35–7 | 3,076 | |
| October 31 | at Wisconsin–Oshkosh | Oshkosh, WI | W 40–14 | 900 | |
| November 7 | at Wisconsin–Whitewater | Warhawks StadiumWhitewater, WI | W 13–3 | 4,795 | |
| November 14 | Wisconsin–Stout | Veterans Memorial StadiumLa Crosse, WI | W 43–9 | 3,369 | |
| November 21 | Redlands* | Veterans Memorial StadiumLa Crosse, WI (NCAA Division III first round) | W 47–26 | ||
| November 28 | at Central (IA)* | Cyclone StadiumAmes, IA (NCAA Division III quarterfinal) | W 34–9 | 1,000 | |
| December 5 | Mount Union* | Veterans Memorial StadiumLa Crosse, WI (NCAA Division III semifinal) | W 29–23 | 3,733 | |
| December 11 | vs. Washington & Jefferson* | Hawkins StadiumBradenton, FL (Stagg Bowl—NCAA Division III championship game) | W 16–12 | 5,329 | |
| *Non-conference gameHomecoming |
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