WIAC PROJECTIONS

Jamestown (ND) at UW-LaCrosse
Jamestown plays against only six different teams this year.  This game represents a mid season break as the next three games will be against teams they have already played.  The Eagles look to build on last week's win over UW-Stevens Point before heading into the meat of their WIAC schedule.  Butterfield may have to continue to pull it down and run if Lauters continues to be out with his hamstring issue.

UW-LaCrosse  24
Jamestown  13


UW-Oshkosh at UW-Eau Claire
The rubber meets the road at Carson Park on Saturday as UW-O and UW-EC attempt to build on solid starts to their respective seasons.  UW-O has been better offensively and QB Nate Wara will be the most dangerous weapon on either side. Also UW-EC's wins have come against teams with a combined 2-9 record against D3 competition.

UW-Oshkosh  31
UW-Eau Claire  17


UW-Stout at UW-Stevens Point
Both teams are off to disappointing 2-2 starts.  While UW-S continues to struggle offensively, UW-SP finally opened up their offense allowing Casey Barnes to throw 41 passes last week.  The Point put up their highest total of the year in a 31-28 loss at LaCrosse.  Although the Pointers have had trouble running and stopping the run, the Blue Devils might be hard pressed to take advantage.

UW-Stevens Point  24
UW-Stout 23


UW-Whitewater at UW-River Falls
The Falcons return home for the first time in a month after being outscored 122-44 in three consecutive road losses.  In their first home game, UW-RF hosted (now) 3rd Ranked St. Thomas. Now they host #1 UW-W.  The Falcons have given up between 38 and 45 points in every game so far this year.  They should probably be glad if that trend continues Saturday.

UW-Whitewater 56
UW-River Falls   7