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Saturday could be the first real test for the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse football team, as it’s set to open conference at UW-Stevens Point.
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So far, the 3-0 Eagles have outscored their opponents 113-to-28. Those opponents, however, have a combined 3-and-6 record.
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The Pointers and the Eagles sport the WIAC’s top two passing offenses, respectively.Â
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But, UW-SP’s starting quarterback went down with an injury early last week and never returned. His status is still uncertain. The sophomore backup did throw four touchdowns, however, in a double-overtime win.
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UW-L quarterback Tarek Yaeggi has completed 69 percent of his passing for 933 yards this season. He has eight touchdowns and two interceptions.
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Nearly half those yards and over half those touchdowns have gone to one receiver. Nick Holcomb, a 6-2 senior, has 21 receptions for 405 yards and five touchdowns. He is averaging 19.3 yards per catch.
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And, with the UW-SP quarterback injured, perhaps it’s at wide receiver there where the big matchup might be worth paying attention to.Â
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Holcomb is tied for second in the WIAC in receptions with UW-SP’s Jeremy Williams. Holcomb sits behind the WIAC-leading Williams in yards and scoring.Â
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Williams six touchdown receptions leads the WIAC in scoring, while Holcomb is right behind him with those five TDs.
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The Eagles have given up just 28 points in its first three games but the Pointers could test that, averaging 36 points per game.
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Neither team is ranked in the Top 25 in Division 3.
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The only two WIAC teams that are ranked: UW-Oshkosh (third) and UW-Platteville (10th).