Football

Kaleb Blaha: A true dual-threat quarterback

By Ethan Lay

November 12, 2023

Starting quarterback Kaleb Blaha has the UWRF Falcons football team looking like true contenders this season. With only a game left in the regular season, the Falcons sit at 7-2 on the year and are 4-2 against conference opponents. Blaha's success this season can not be understated, but, as with most student-athletes, the path to success is one of longevity and adaptation.

Falcon Football soars to homecoming victory

By Joshua Brauer

November 1, 2023

UW-River Falls football took home the 27-16 Homecoming victory against UW-Platteville on September 30 at Ramer Field. The game marked the fourth of the season for River Falls, and the first WIAC matchup of the fledgling season.

UWRF football moves up in rank after win over Oshkosh

By Nolan Andler

October 13, 2022

After blowing out Northwestern and UW-Stevens Point to earn a 3-1 record, the Falcon football team had one of their biggest home games in recent history. UW-Oshkosh, ranked No. 16 in the American Football Coaches Association, came to Ramer Field to play No. 17 ranked UW-River Falls.

Falcons win homecoming game 56-3

By Nolan Andler

October 13, 2022

After having a week off to rest and reload after their big win over Northwestern, the River Falls Falcons, ranked No. 17 in the American Football Coaches Association and off to a 2-1 start, took the field in front of a packed David Smith Stadium for their annual homecoming football game against Stevens Point.

Falcon football wins 2022 home opener

By Nolan Andler

September 21, 2022

The Falcon football team took the field at David Smith Stadium for the first time in 2022. The Falcons, ranked #17 in the American Football Coaches Association poll, their highest ranking in history, came into Saturday night's game against Northwestern. They didn’t disappoint.

Falcon football wins Isthmus Bowl

By Sam Fristed

December 6, 2021

The UW-River Falls football team completed their season in style by winning the inaugural Culver’s Isthmus Bowl in Verona, Wisconsin on Nov. 20.

Falcon football opens season with resounding victory

By Sam Fristed

September 16, 2021

It’s been 658 days since the University of Wisconsin-River Falls played a home football game. The wait was worth it as the UWRF football team routed Elmhurst University (IL) by a score of 45-7 in their season opener after not playing last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Loss of two key seniors will have effect on Falcons football, says coach

By Reagan Hoverman

December 10, 2019

The UW–River Falls football team will look completely different by the time next season is set to begin. For the Falcons, perhaps the most two most notable losses to graduation in May on the offensive side of the football will be Alex Herink, the team’s No. 1 wide receiver, and Ben Beckman, the starting quarterback who has administered the offense for the last two years.

Falcons to face UW-La Crosse in homecoming game

By Reagan Hoverman

October 16, 2019

The UW-River Falls men’s football team has its homecoming game scheduled for Oct. 19 at David Smith Stadium against UW-La Crosse.

Football coach accepts new position

By Reagan Hoverman

April 17, 2019

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls football team will be missing a key component of their coaching staff moving forward, former Director of Football Operations Noah Wing accepted a job offer at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton, Texas.