UW-Eau Claire football headlines

  • Eau Claire coaching job turns over
    December 14, 2022
    Wesley Beschorner is out after three seasons as the head coach of the Blugolds, taking a D-II coordinator position.
  • Why is the WIAC always No. 1?
    October 07, 2021
    For close to 20 years, the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference has been ranked No. 1 in our annual conference rankings, and some years, it's not even close. Greg Thomas digs into why with WIAC coaches in Around the Nation.
  • Top 25 roundup: UWEC knocks off Tommies
    September 28, 2019
    UW-Eau Claire delivered a ringing upset of No. 6 St. Thomas, while Ithaca survived a challenge from a former rival, and Mount Union had no challenge whatsoever in Saturday's games among D3football.com Top 25 teams.
  • Beschorner to lead Blugolds
    February 26, 2019
    UW-Eau Claire has announced the hiring of Wesley Beschorner as the head football coach. Beschorner, who had been the quarterbacks coach at the University of Maryland, becomes the 17th coach in school history.
  • Larson steps down at UW-Eau Claire
    January 11, 2019
    Dan Larson led his alma mater out of the WIAC football basement. But now he'll be joining the coaching staff at Division I FCS heavyweight North Dakota State.
  • NFL comes calling for D-III free agents
    April 30, 2016
    Wesley quarterback Joe Callahan, UW-Oshkosh tight end Joe Sommers, Wheaton tackle Matt Snebold and UW-Eau Claire guard Isiah Cage headline D-III’s free agent signings after the 2016 NFL draft, with many more getting rookie minicamp invites.
  • Larson comes from Duluth to take over UW-EC
    January 09, 2016
    UW-Eau Claire has announced the hiring of Dan Larson as the head football coach. Larson has been the offensive coordinator at nationally ranked NCAA Division II Minnesota-Duluth the past three seasons.
  • Eau Claire relieves Glaser of coaching duties
    November 17, 2015
    After a 3-27 mark in the past three seasons, UW-Eau Claire is looking for a fresh start for its football program.
  • Blugold Football Wins "War on I-94" Trophy in Victory over UW-Stout
    November 01, 2014
    EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – The UW-Eau Claire football team captured the “War on I-94” trophy after defeating UW-Stout 20-17 at Carson Park this afternoon.
  • Blugold Football Comes up Short at River Falls
    October 25, 2014
    RIVER FALLS, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – While UW-Eau Claire and UW-River Falls were tied 10-10 at halftime, a scoreless second half by the Blugolds gave the Falcons the edge they needed to defeat the Blugolds 20-10 at Ramer Field today.
  • Turnovers Hurt Blugold Football in Loss to No. 1 Warhawks
    October 18, 2014
    EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – While the UW-Eau Claire football team turned the ball over on its first three possessions and No. 1-ranked UW-Whitewater came away with only 10 points, the Blugolds were never able to recover and ended up falling 52-3 at Carson Park today.
  • Blugold Football Falls at 16th-Ranked UW-Stevens Point
    October 11, 2014
    STEVENS POINT, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – The UW-Eau Claire football team was unable to get by 16th-ranked UW-Stevens Point, falling to the Pointers 30-3 at Community Stadium today.
  • Blugold Football Blanked by Ranked Pioneers on Homecoming
    October 04, 2014
    EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – The UW-Eau Claire football team had a tough time against 18th-ranked UW-Platteville on the Blugolds’ Homecoming and Hall of Fame Game, falling 49-0 at Carson Park today.
  • Blugold Football Plays Ranked Wheaton Close but Comes up Short
    September 20, 2014
    WHEATON, Ill. (Blugolds.com) – Taking on Wheaton College (Ill.) for the first time in history today, the UW-Eau Claire football team trailed by just three points after three quarters but ended up falling 17-0 against the 20th-ranked Thunder at McCully Stadium.
  • Blugold Football Drops Home-Opener against Saint John's
    September 13, 2014
    EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – Facing Saint John’s University (Minn.) in its home-opener, the UW-Eau Claire football team fell short to the Johnnies 31-7 at Carson Park tonight.
  • Blugold Football Narrowly Falls to Ranked Tommies in Season-Opener
    September 06, 2014
    ST. PAUL, Minn. (Blugolds.com) – Down 22-3 with just over a quarter remaining, the UW-Eau Claire football team fought back and nearly pulled off the upset at 11th-ranked University of St. Thomas (Minn.) today.
  • Blugold Football Ends Season on Positive Note in La Crosse
    November 16, 2013
    LA CROSSE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – Playing in the final game of the 2013 season, the UW-Eau Claire football team defeated UW-La Crosse 24-21 at Veterans Memorial Field in Roger Harring Stadium today.
  • Blugold Football Falls to Nationally-Ranked Titans in Home Finale
    November 09, 2013
    EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – While the UW-Eau Claire football team gave up 42 points through the first three quarters, the Blugolds were able to hold eighth-ranked UW-Oshkosh scoreless in the fourth quarter in a 42-14 loss on Senior Day at Carson Park today.
  • Blugold Football Falls 35-27 to Stout to Lose I-94 Trophy
    November 02, 2013
    MENOMONIE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – Despite trailing the entire game, the UW-Eau Claire football team made a second-half comeback that came up just short in a 35-27 loss to UW-Stout at Don and Nona Williams Stadium today.
  • Blugold Football Beats UW-River Falls to Pick up First Win of Season
    October 26, 2013
    EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – With both teams looking for their first win of the season today, the UW-Eau Claire football team was able to come away with the win over UW-River Falls, defeating the Falcons 13-6 at Carson Park.
  • Nationally-Ranked Warhawks Shut Down Blugolds
    October 18, 2013
    WHITEWATER, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – The 10th-ranked UW-Whitewater Warhawks scored at least one touchdown in each quarter, shutting out the UW-Eau Claire football team 42-0 at Perkins Stadium tonight.
  • Blugolds' Comeback on Homecoming Falls Just Short
    October 12, 2013
    EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – Down 17-7 to UW-Stevens Point headed into the fourth quarter, the UW-Eau Claire football team came back and tied the game up at 17 to push it into overtime. But after turning the ball over, the Pointers scored and handed the Blugolds a 23-17 overtime loss on Homecoming at Carson Park today.
  • Blugold Football Falls to Ninth-Ranked UW-Platteville
    October 05, 2013
    PLATTEVILLE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – In a game that featured 10 touchdowns, all passing, and a combined 76 points, the UW-Eau Claire football team fell to ninth-ranked UW-Platteville 49-27 on the Pioneers’ Homecoming at Ralph E. Davis Pioneer Stadium today.
  • Blugold Football Comes up Just Short Against 10th-Ranked Lutes
    September 28, 2013
    EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – Despite trailing 21-7 at halftime against 10th-ranked Pacific Luther University (Wash.), the UW-Eau Claire football team shutout the Lutes in the second half but came up just short in the end, 21-19, in the Blugolds’ home opener at Carson Park today.
  • Blugold Football Narrowly Falls at Saint John's
    September 14, 2013
    COLLEGEVILLE, Minn. (Blugolds.com) – While the UW-Eau Claire football team trailed by 17 points at halftime, the Blugolds made a comeback in the second half which fell just short against Saint John’s University (Minn.) 17-14 at Clemens Stadium today.
  • Blugolds Drop Season Opener at Second-Ranked St. Thomas
    September 07, 2013
    ST. PAUL, Minn. (Blugolds.com) – The UW-Eau Claire football team had a tough time today at second-ranked and 2012 NCAA Division III runner-up University of St. Thomas (Minn.), falling 52-7 to the Tommies at O'Shaughnessy Stadium.
  • Blugold Football Preview, Week 1: UW-Eau Claire at No. 2 St. Thomas
    September 05, 2013
    EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) - The UW-Eau Claire football team will kick off the 2013 season at second-ranked University of St. Thomas (Minn.) at O’Shaughnessy Stadium in St. Paul, Saturday (Sept. 7) at 1:10 p.m.
  • Sweeney Has Career Day as Blugold Football Closes Season With Win
    November 10, 2012
    EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – Behind a career rushing performance by Joel Sweeney (Jr.-Tomah, Wis.), the UW-Eau Claire football team ended the season with a 28-7 victory over UW-River Falls at Carson Park on Senior Day today.
  • Field Goals Push UW-Whitewater Past Blugolds
    November 03, 2012
    WHITEWATER, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – In a game that featured five field goals, the UW-Eau Claire football team hung right with UW-Whitewater but came up short 19-10 at Perkins Stadium today.
  • Blugold Football Drops Close Battle to 18th-Ranked Pioneers
    October 27, 2012
    EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – While the UW-Eau Claire football team took two leads in the first half, 18th-ranked UW-Platteville scored with four seconds remaining the opening half and never relinquished the lead the rest of the way in a 24-17 win at Carson Park today.
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