<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://uwlathletics.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>University of Wisconsin La Crosse Athletics</title><link>https://uwlathletics.com/rss.aspx?path=football</link><description>Latest news items for University of Wisconsin La Crosse Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://uwlathletics.com/rss?path=football" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Former Student-Athlete and Coach Barry Schockmel Earns WIAC Special Recognition Award</title><link>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/5/28/former-student-athlete-and-coach-barry-schockmel-earns-wiac-special-recognition-award.aspx</link><guid>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/5/28/former-student-athlete-and-coach-barry-schockmel-earns-wiac-special-recognition-award.aspx</guid><category>Football, General, Men's Swimming and Diving, Women's Swimming and Diving</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Conference Special Recognition Award" src="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/28/2026_Special_Recognition_Award.jpg" /><br /><br />Madison, Wis. - Former University of Wisconsin-La Crosse student-athlete and coach Barry Schockmel was named a recipient of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Special Recognition Award, the league office announced Thursday.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/28/2026_Special_Recognition_Award.jpg" /><media:content url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/28/2026_Special_Recognition_Award.jpg"><media:title>Conference Special Recognition Award</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/28/2026_Special_Recognition_Award.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 14:03:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8828</s:story_id></item><item><title>UWL Announces Staff Additions; Rabe Named Assistant Cross Country and Track &amp; Field Coach; White Named Assistant Football Coach</title><link>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/5/5/uwl-announces-staff-additions.aspx</link><guid>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/5/5/uwl-announces-staff-additions.aspx</guid><category>Football, Men's Cross Country, Men's Track and Field, Women's Cross Country, Women's Track and Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Facility" src="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2017/2/11/2016_UWL_Eagle_Logo_Athletics_006.jpg" /><br /><br />La Crosse, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Intercollegiate Athletics Department has announced a pair of hirings to its staff.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2017/2/11/2016_UWL_Eagle_Logo_Athletics_006.jpg" /><media:content url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2017/2/11/2016_UWL_Eagle_Logo_Athletics_006.jpg"><media:title>Facility</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2017/2/11/2016_UWL_Eagle_Logo_Athletics_006.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 5 May 2026 09:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8771</s:story_id></item><item><title>Walter Invited to Green Bay Packers Rookie Minicamp; Earned Four All-America Honors During Senior Season</title><link>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/4/27/walter-invited-to-green-bay-packers-rookie-minicamp.aspx</link><guid>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/4/27/walter-invited-to-green-bay-packers-rookie-minicamp.aspx</guid><category>Football</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Dain Walter Football Photo" src="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/27/Walter_Rookie_Invite_Website.png" /><br /><br />La Crosse, Wis. – Former University of Wisconsin-La Crosse offensive lineman Dain Walter of New Glarus (H.S.) has been invited to the Green Bay Packers Rookie Mini-Camp. The camp is scheduled for Friday-Sunday, May 1-3.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/27/Walter_Rookie_Invite_Website.png" /><media:content url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/27/Walter_Rookie_Invite_Website.png"><media:title>Dain Walter Football Photo</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/27/Walter_Rookie_Invite_Website.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8749</s:story_id></item><item><title>UW-La Crosse Releases 2026 Schedule; Opens Season at Saint John's; Features Five Home Games</title><link>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/3/18/uw-la-crosse-releases-2026-schedule.aspx</link><guid>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/3/18/uw-la-crosse-releases-2026-schedule.aspx</guid><category>Football</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Logo" src="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/18/2026FootballScheduleFinal.png" /><br /><br />La Crosse, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse has announced its 2026 football schedule. The Eagles are scheduled to play 10 games, including five home contests at Roger Harring Stadium at Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/18/2026FootballScheduleFinal.png" /><media:content url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/18/2026FootballScheduleFinal.png"><media:title>Logo</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/18/2026FootballScheduleFinal.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8645</s:story_id></item><item><title>Zweifel Named 15th Head Football Coach in School History; Spent Last Four Seasons as Assistant Coach</title><link>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/2/16/zweifel-named-15th-head-football-coach-in-school-history.aspx</link><guid>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/2/16/zweifel-named-15th-head-football-coach-in-school-history.aspx</guid><category>Football</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Action Shot" src="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/16/Updated_Zweifel_Website.png" /><br /><br />La Crosse, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse has named Michael Zweifel as its 15th head football coach in school history. A native of Whitewater, Wisconsin, Zweifel completed his fourth year as an assistant coach at UW-La Crosse during the 2025 season. He replaces Matt Janus, who was announced as head football coach at Northern Michigan University on January 5.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/16/Updated_Zweifel_Website.png" /><media:content url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/16/Updated_Zweifel_Website.png"><media:title>Action Shot</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/16/Updated_Zweifel_Website.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8543</s:story_id></item><item><title>Three Finalists Announced for Head Football Coach Position</title><link>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/2/2/three-finalists-announced-for-head-football-coach-position.aspx</link><guid>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/2/2/three-finalists-announced-for-head-football-coach-position.aspx</guid><category>Football</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Facility Photo" src="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/2/10-11-25_EAGLES_vs._UW_Eau_Claire__20_.jpg" /><br /><br />La Crosse, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse has named three finalists to be interviewed for the head football coach position, according to the search and screen committee.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/2/10-11-25_EAGLES_vs._UW_Eau_Claire__20_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/2/10-11-25_EAGLES_vs._UW_Eau_Claire__20_.jpg"><media:title>Facility Photo</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/2/10-11-25_EAGLES_vs._UW_Eau_Claire__20_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 2 Feb 2026 17:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8511</s:story_id></item><item><title>Eight Named to College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team®; Includes Five Repeat Selections</title><link>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/1/6/eight-named-to-college-sports-communicators-academic-all-district-team.aspx</link><guid>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/1/6/eight-named-to-college-sports-communicators-academic-all-district-team.aspx</guid><category>Football</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Action Shot" src="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/1/6/Football_All_Academic.png" /><br /><br />La Crosse, Wis. - Eight members of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse football team have been named to the 2025 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III Academic All-District® Team, selected by the College Sports Communicators (CSC), the organization announced Tuesday.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/6/Football_All_Academic.png" /><media:content url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/6/Football_All_Academic.png"><media:title>Action Shot</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/6/Football_All_Academic.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 6 Jan 2026 11:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8463</s:story_id></item><item><title>Janus Named Head Coach at Northern Michigan University; Led UW-La Crosse to Five NCAA III Appearances</title><link>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/1/5/janus-named-head-coach-at-northern-michigan.aspx</link><guid>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/1/5/janus-named-head-coach-at-northern-michigan.aspx</guid><category>Football</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Action Shot" src="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/1/5/Coach_Matt_Janus__19_.jpg" /><br /><br />Marquette, Mich. - Northern Michigan University has named Matt Janus as its next head football coach, the school announced Monday.  Janus is the 24th head coach in program history and the sixth since 2002.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/5/Coach_Matt_Janus__19_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/5/Coach_Matt_Janus__19_.jpg"><media:title>Action Shot</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/5/Coach_Matt_Janus__19_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 5 Jan 2026 10:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8462</s:story_id></item><item><title>Walter Selected to Fourth NCAA Division III All-America Team; Earns Walter Camp Honors</title><link>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2025/12/23/walter-selected-to-walter-camp-division-iii-all-america-team.aspx</link><guid>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2025/12/23/walter-selected-to-walter-camp-division-iii-all-america-team.aspx</guid><category>Football</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Action Shot" src="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/12/23/Dain_Walter_Camp_Website.png" /><br /><br />La Crosse, Wis. - University of Wisconsin-La Crosse senior offensive lineman Dain Walter of New Glarus (H.S.) has been selected to the 2025 Walter Camp National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III All-America Team, the organization announced Tuesday.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/23/Dain_Walter_Camp_Website.png" /><media:content url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/23/Dain_Walter_Camp_Website.png"><media:title>Action Shot</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/23/Dain_Walter_Camp_Website.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8456</s:story_id></item><item><title>Walter and Stack Named to D3football.com All-America Team; Walter Earns First Team Honors; Stack Fourth Team</title><link>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2025/12/22/walter-and-stack-named-to-d3football-com-all-america-team.aspx</link><guid>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2025/12/22/walter-and-stack-named-to-d3football-com-all-america-team.aspx</guid><category>Football</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Action Shot" src="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/12/22/D3football.com_All-America.png" /><br /><br />La Crosse, Wis. - University of Wisconsin-La Crosse senior offensive lineman Dain Walter of New Glarus (H.S.) and senior kicker Michael Stack of Oshkosh (West) have been named to the 2025 D3football.com All-America Team, the organization announced Monday.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/22/D3football.com_All-America.png" /><media:content url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/22/D3football.com_All-America.png"><media:title>Action Shot</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/22/D3football.com_All-America.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8455</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>