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WI AR10
Resolution
Status
1/15/2026
Primary Sponsor
Shannon Zimmerman
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AI Summary
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UW–River Falls Falcons defeated Illinois North Central Cardinals 24–14 in the Stagg Bowl on January 4, 2026, winning the program's first NCAA Division III National Championship and first NCAA tournament appearance since 1996
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The team finished with a 14–1 record and won their first WIAC Championship since 1998 and first outright conference title since 1985
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Senior Kaleb Blaha set the college football single-season record with 6,189 offensive yards, becoming the first NCAA Division III player named a Manning Award finalist and first Falcon to win the Gagliardi Trophy
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Head Coach Matt Walker, who started in 2011, turned around a program that had 19 consecutive losing seasons prior to 2021 into a 44–13 record over the past five winning seasons
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The Wisconsin Assembly formally congratulates and commends the players, coaches, and staff for the historic achievement
Legislative Description
Congratulating the University of Wisconsin–River Falls Falcons football team on winning the NCAA Division III National Championship.
Last Action
Adopted
1/15/2026