The Grand Valley State University Lakers are back at home in Allendale, Michigan, and have invited the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Eagles to join them for Family Day at Lubbers Stadium.

The Eagles probably would like nothing more than to spoil the special occasion, end GVSU’s winning ways and keep their own winning streak intact heading into the start of conference play next week.

The teams will do battle at Lubbers Stadium on Saturday at 7 p.m. Eastern, with the Lakers looking to maintain their advantage in the series. They've met two other times. The first was in the 1978 NAIA Division I Playoffs, with GVSU winning 24-14. The most recent was in 2021, in Allendale, with the Lakers winning 45-24.

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Grand Valley State is 2-0 in 2024 and two weeks from the start of Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference play, which will fill the final seven weeks of GVSU’s schedule. The Lakers are the reigning conference champions.

In their win over Colorado State University-Pueblo, the Lakers led 17-0 at halftime but nearly saw the ThunderWolves steal the win with a late rally. GVSU was outscored 21-7 in the second half, including two touchdowns in the final quarter. 

UW-La Crosse, the 2023 Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference champion, opened its current campaign with a 35-0 win over the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a 35-21 victory against struggling Northern Michigan. 

Should UW-La Crosse have beaten Northern Michigan by more? Are the Eagles ready for a team that has been dominant in the GLIAC and Division II in recent years?

Did GVSU’s second-half performance against CSU-Pueblo expose weaknesses the Eagles can use to their advantage, or was it simply just a bad half at the office for the Lakers? 

Follow the action live, as FloFootball provides news and notes from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse vs. Grand Valley State University football game.

Wisconsin-La Crosse Fails On Final Drive, Grand Valley State Wins 20-13

An offsides penalty against GVSU gives UWL five free yards and stops the clock.

The Eagles keep the ball moving, but they fail to convert on fourth-and-3 from the GVSU 46 with less than a minute remaining. An incomplete pass gives the ball back to the Lakers with 35 seconds on the clock.

The Lakers take a knee, and the game ends. GVSU 20, UWL 13.

GVSU is 3-0. UWL is 2-1.

UW-La Crosse Defense Gives Eagles One Final Opportunity Against GVSU

Just after the two-minute timeout, GVSU is unable to convert on third and 4 at their own 39-yard line. Quarterback Thole is sacked by Newlin for a loss of 11 yards.

GVSU punts. UWL gets one final opportunity from its own 35 with 1:48 left in the game.

UW-La Crosse Answers With Field Goal, GVSU Leads 20-13

Another timely sack from the GVSU defense ends UWL touchdown threat, but Eagles add 39-yard field goal from Stack to cut into Lakers' lead.

GVSU leads 20-13 with 4:42 left in fourth quarter.

Despite Being Exciting, GVSU Drive Ends With Field Goal, Lakers Lead 20-10

GVSU can't find the end zone, but Bacik sails one through from 29 yards to give the Lakers a 20-10 lead with 8:39 left in the game.

New Quarterback Checks In For Grand Valley State Football

The GVSU defense steps up again with a sack to force UWL to punt.

The first fourth-quarter drive for GVSU begins on its own 30 with sophomore quarterback Alex Thole checking in. He's the third Lakers QB to see action against the Eagles (regular starter Avery Moore is out with an injury).

Thole has attempted (and completed) one pass this season.

On his third play, Thole connects with sophomore receiver Donovan Johnson for 47 yards to get the Lakers to the UWL 20-yard line.

Third Quarter Ends In Allendale, Michigan - GVSU Leads UWL 17-10

The third quarter concludes, and the teams flip ends for the final quarter of action.

Grand Valley State leads Wisconsin-La Crosse 17-10.

UW-La Crosse Gets Second Interception Of Third Quarter Against GVSU

Junior defensive back Tate Pitcher picks off GVSU's Meschi and ends Lakers' scoring threat inside the red zone.

Eagles start the ensuing drive at their own 12-yard line.

Watch The GVSU Interception And The Chaos That Followed

Ian Kennelly picked off UWL's Zach Weir - and more!

PICKED 🚨

🗣️ Ian Kennnelly picks off Zach Weir #GLIACfb | @GLIACsports | @gvsufootball | @IanKennelly20 pic.twitter.com/bwmXgsxmOw

— FloFootball (@FloFootball) September 22, 2024

GVSU Picks Off Deep Ball From UWL, Fight Ensues In Front Of Eagles' Bench

Senior defensive back Ian Kennelly picks off a Zach Weir pass to stop a huge UWL drive. 

He rumbles back across midfield. Both teams are hit with unsportsmanlike penalties. 

All fouls are canceled. Grand Valley takes over at its own 48-yard line with just over two minutes remaining in the third quarter.

UW-La Crosse Narrows Deficit Against Grand Valley State Football To 17-10

Wisconsin-La Crosse quarterback Haas orchestrates drive, including a 29-yard toss to Ott, to put the Eagles in scoring position inside the GVSU 15, but the effort stalls there.

The Eagles settle for a 31-yard field goal from Stack to close the deficit to 17-10 with just under six minutes left in the third quarter.

GVSU Football Opening Drive Of Second Half Against Ends With Interception

After a holding penalty pushes GVSU back 10 yards from the UWL 5 to the 15, the GVSU offense crumbles, ending a drive that started on the GVSU 45-yard line.

On third and 12, Meschi is intercepted in the end zone by senior linebacker Tanner Newlin.

The Eagles take over on their own 13-yard yard line for their first second-half possession. 

It's the first turnover of the game for either team. 

New QB Checks In For Grand Valley State

Despite a solid first half from Udengwu, GVSU starts the second half with a new quarterback - sophomore Vincenzo Meschi, who has only attempted one pass this season. He did not complete it. 

After an incompletion against UWL, Meschi connects with Kyle Nott for 39 yards to get the Lakers to the Wisconsin-La Crosse 15-yard line. 

First-Half Leaders For GVSU And UW-La Crosse Football

GVSU quarterback Ike Udengwu is 11 for 18 for 104 yards, with no touchdowns and no interceptions. He also has rushed for 40 yards.

Kenneth Jones leads the Lakers' ground attack with 54 yards and a touchdown on 11 attempts.

For UWL, Zach Weir is 8 of 11 for 104 yards and a touchdown. He has been sacked three times.

Braeden Ott has one carry for 20 yards, while Jack Studer is the top receiver with 42 yards and a touchdown.

First-Half Stats From Wisconsin-La Crosse Vs. Grand Valley State Football Matchup

GVSU Eats Up Time, Adds To Lead Over Wisconsin-La Crosse Football

With the second-quarter clock winding down, the GVSU Lakers rumble down the field for 40 yards and add to their lead over the Eagles.

Redshirt freshman running back Kenneth Jones punches it in for GVSU from 1 yard out to give the Lakers a 16-7 advantage. Bacik adds the extra point to make it 17-7.

There are 30 seconds remaining in the half. GVSU will get the ball to start the second half.

Wisconsin-La Crosse Diverse At Quarterback Position

Sophomore quarterback Kyle Haas checks in for UW-La Crosse.

Grand Valley State Football Answers Against UW-La Crosse, Lakers Lead 10-7

GVSU quarterback Ike Udengwu finds a rhythm and leads the Lakers into scoring position, but they have to settle for a field goal. 

A third-and-20 completion from Udengwu to senior tight end Gavin Cossou nearly gets the Lakers a first down, but he's stopped in his tracks, 3 yards short.

GVSU doesn't risk it and chooses to kick the field goal. Bacik delivers from 37 yards to put the Lakers ahead 10-7.

There's less than six minutes left in the first half.

Wide Open! Watch UW-La Crosse Put Six On The Board

Zach Weir connects with Jack Studer to break open the UWL scoring against Grand Valley State.

Weir with a wide-open pass to Studer to tie up the game! UW-La Crosse ties up the game 7-7!@UWLEagleFB | #D3FB pic.twitter.com/V45Imo6746

— FloFootball (@FloFootball) September 21, 2024

Wisconsin-La Crosse Evens Score Against GVSU Lakers, Game Tied 7-7

After stopping the Lakers on fourth and 2, the Eagles get the ball back and make something happen.

The five-play, 51-yard drive ends with Weir connecting with a wide-open Jack Studer from 9 yards out to bring the score to 7-6. Stack adds the extra point to tied the score at 7-7.

A highlight of the drive was an improvised shovel pass from Weir to sophomore receiver Jack Janke for 25 yards and a return to the red zone - first and 10 on the GVSU 10-yards line.

First Quarter Ends In UW-La Crosse-Grand Valley State Matchup

After one quarter of play, GVSU leads 7-0.

Lakers Defense Crushes Eagles' Red Zone Hopes

UW-La Crosse has a second-and-goal opportunity at the 10-yard line, but GVSU's senior defensive back Damonte McCurdy takes down Eagles QB Zach Weir for a 10-yard loss. It's the Lakers' third sack of the first quarter.

UWL is forced to attempt a field goal, which junior kicker Michael Stack misses from 36 yards. 

The Lakers maintain their 7-0 lead and get the ball back with less than a minute left in the opening quarter.

Watch GVSU Football Punch One In For The Early Lead Against Wisconsin-La Crosse

Khalil Eichelberger gets the Lakers on the board.

TOUCHDOWN LAKERS!

Khalil Eichelberger puts Grand Valley State on the board! #GLIACFB | @GLIACsports | @gvsufootball | @KhalilEich pic.twitter.com/FiWa1cAqEk

— FloFootball (@FloFootball) September 21, 2024

GVSU Football Gets On The Board Against UW-La Crosse, Lakers Lead 7-0

Grand Valley State capitalizes on a second-and-goal opportunity to strike first against UW-La Crosse.

Sophomore running back Khalil Eichelberger runs in untouched from 1 yard out to put the Lakers ahead 6-0. Redshirt freshman kicker Mathew Bacik adds the extra point to make it 7-0.

The drive was 15 plays for 80 yards.

GVSU quarterback Udengwu is known for his passing game and may not have the legs Moore has, but he is bringing a balanced effort to his first start for the Lakers. 

On the opening drive, he completed 3 of 6 passes for 41 yards and rushed for 28 yards on two attempts. 

Ike Udengwu Gets First Start For Grand Valley State

Senior quarterback Avery Moore is out with a lower body injury, so junior Ike Udengwu is getting the start for GVSU. 

Udengwu hasn't made any passes this season. He also wasn't in Allendale for spring practice, as he didn't arrive until the fall. He spent 2023 at Eastern Michigan.

Back-To-Back Sacks By The GVSU Defense To Stop UWL's Opening Drive

The GVSU defense gets it done early against the Eagles! Here's the second of the two sacks on UWL quarterback Zach Weir. 

Defense coming in hot! 🔥

Lakers with two back-to-back sacks!#GLIACFB | @GLIACsports | @gvsufootball pic.twitter.com/PWPj4khOJj

— FloFootball (@FloFootball) September 21, 2024

GVSU Defense Dominates Opening Wisconsin-La Crosse's Opening Drive

Junior running back Braedon Ott is able to break through up the middle for 20 yards on second and 10 for the Eagles, but that's all that's happening for UWL and quarterback Zach Weir, who is sacked twice before the Eagles have to punt.

Battle Between UW-La Crosse And Grand Valley State Is Underway In Allendale

The pleasantries are out of the way, and it's game time at Lubbers Stadium in Allendale, Michigan. 

No. 2 Grand Valley State wins the toss and defers to second half. 

The Lakers kick off to the Eagles to start the Family Day contest Division III's University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.

When Is The University Of Wisconsin-La Crosse Vs. Grand Valley State Football Game?

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Eagles will take on the Grand Valley State University Lakers at Lubbers Stadium in Allendale, Michigan, on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. Eastern/6 p.m. Central.

How To Watch The Wisconsin-La Crosse Vs. Grand Valley State Football Game

Football action is streaming live on FloFootball and the FloSports app, including the UW-La Cross vs. Grand Valley State football game during Week 4 of the 2024 college football season.

Replays and postgame highlights also will be available on both platforms. 

Fast Fact About UW-La Crosse Football

With their 35-0 win over Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute on Sept. 5, the Eagles improved to 68-32-11 in season-opening games. They've won 10 consecutive openers.

Fast Fact About Grand Valley State Football

Grand Valley has been ranked in every AFCA FCS Coaches Poll since Sept. 9, 2015. For those counting at home, that's 100 consecutive weeks!

Who Were The Weekly Award Winners In The Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference?

Offense

Jack Studer, Senior Wide Receiver, UW-La Crosse

Studer finished with seven catches for 154 yards (22-yard average) and one touchdown in UW-La Crosse's 35-21 victory over NCAA Division II Northern Michigan University on Sept. 14. 

He caught a 63-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter to extend the Eagles’ lead to 28-7. 

Studer moved into second in program history in career receiving yards (2,373) and tied for second in career receiving touchdowns (28).

Defense

Curtis Jaskulke, Junior Defensive Line, UW-Oshkosh

Jaskulke recorded five tackles (one solo) with 1.5 sacks for 15 yards, a pair of quarterback hurries and a forced fumble in UW-Oshkosh’s 28-21 home overtime win over No. 21-ranked Linfield University (Ore.) on Sept. 14. 

He registered a hurry and sack in the first half, both of which resulted in field goals for the Wildcats. 

In the second half, he notched another hurry that led to a punt and recorded a strip sack on the last play of regulation.

Special Teams

Tyler Vasey, Sophomore Wide Receiver/Returner, UW-Whitewater

Vasey returned a kick for a 98-yard touchdown and was the Warhawks’ leading receiver in UW-Whitewater’s 24-14 win over NCAA Division II Roosevelt University (Ill.) on Sept. 14. 

In the third quarter, Vasey hauled in the Laker kickoff at the 2-yard line and went the distance for a 98-yard kick return touchdown. He tied the program record for kicks returned for touchdowns with two in his career. 

Vasey added a pair of receptions for a team-high 51 yards.

- Courtesy of wiacsports.com 

Check Out The Latest GLIAC Football Players Of The Week

Which GLIAC football players shined during Week 3 of the 2024 college football season?

Ferris State quarterback Trinidad Chambliss was named the GLIAC Offensive Player of the Week, Michigan Tech defensive back Hunter Buechel was the GLIAC Defensive Player of the Week and GVSU punter Trace Hrgich got the nod for GLIAC Special Teams Player of the Week.

Read more about each HERE.

About University Of Wisconsin-La Crosse Football

The UW-La Crosse Eagles are led by fifth-year head coach Matt Janus, and they have won at least nine games each year since 2021. 

Last season, UW-La Crosse was 11-2, won the WIAC regular-season title with a 7-0 record and earned a spot in the NCAA Division III Football Championship, where the Eagles advanced to the national quarterfinals.

Through two games in 2024, junior running back Braeden Ott is the leading rusher for the Eagles with 129 yards on 14 carries. 

Senior Jack Studer is the team’s top receiver with 13 catches for 327 yards, and those passes are being thrown by the dynamic duo of senior Zach Weir and sophomore Kyle Haas, who have combined for 43 completions on 57 pass attempts. They’ve logged more than 400 yards and seven touchdowns to go along with an interception each. 

Studer’s 154-yard performance last week against Northern Michigan earned him a WIAC Kwik Trip Football Athlete of the Week honor.

Senior linebackers Tanner Newlin and Ryan Daines top the defensive stats with 11 tackles apiece in 2024.

How To Watch Wisconsin-La Crosse Football Games In 2024

The majority of the Wisconsin-La Crosse football games in 2024 are being broadcast by the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference on the WIAC Network at wiacnetwork.com/uwlacrosse.

Check Out Some Of The Top Photos From Wisconsin-La Crosse’s Win Over Northern Michigan

The UW-La Crosse Eagles downed Northern Michigan last week, 35-21. 

Stills from Saturday… 🦅🏈#TheExperience #d3fb pic.twitter.com/pk3Or7eHj8

— UW-La Crosse Football (@UWLEagleFB) September 18, 2024

About Grand Valley State University Football

Grand Valley State has won 10 or more games 17 times since 2001, including an 11-2 performance in 2023 that included the GLIAC title and a run to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division II Football Championship.

The Lakers are led by second-year head coach Scott Wooster, who was promoted from offensive line coach in January 2023. 

On the field, all but two passes this season have been thrown by senior quarterback Avery Moore, who has completed 21 of 33 tosses for 264 yards, two touchdowns and zero interceptions.

Moore also has rushed for 120 yards, which is third on the team behind sophomore running back Khalil Eichelberger (213) and redshirt freshman RB Kenneth Jones (153).

Senior defensive back Kobe Hayward leads GVSU in tackles with 11.

Junior punter Trace Hrgich was named GLIAC Special Teams Player of the Week on Sept. 16 for his eight-punt performance against Colorado State-Pueblo in Week 3. He averaged 46.5 yards, including a best of 61 yards.

How To Watch GVSU Football Games In 2024

Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and Grand Valley State football home games will stream live on FloFootball and the FloSports app.

Game replays, highlights and breaking news will be posted on both platforms.

See How GVSU Held Off A Rallying Colorado State University-Pueblo Last Week

Despite a 17-0 halftime lead, the GVSU Lakers almost saw their game last week against Colorado State University-Pueblo slip away in the final quarter. Read all about it!

We have an updated story on the #3 Lakers' 24-21 road victory over #22 CSU-Pueblo. #AnchorUp https://t.co/t0lZjteMDs

— GVSU Football (@gvsufootball) September 15, 2024

University Of Wisconsin-La Crosse Football Schedule 2024

All times Central

• Sept. 5: UWL 35, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 0 (W)
• Sept. 14: UWL 35, Northern Michigan 21 (W)
• Sept.21: at Grand Valley State, 6 p.m. (FloSports)
• Oct. 5: vs. UW-Platteville, 1 p.m.
• Oct. 12: at UW-Oshkosh, 1 p.m.
• Oct. 19: at UW-Eau Claire, 11:30 a.m.
• Oct. 26: vs. UW-River Falls, 1 p.m.
• Nov. 2: at UW-Stout, 1 p.m.
• Nov. 9: vs. UW-Whitewater, 1 p.m.
• Nov. 16: vs. UW-Stevens Point, TBD

Grand Valley State Football Schedule 2024

All times Eastern

• Sept. 5: GVSU 58, Central State 0 (W)
• Sept 14: GVSU 24, Colorado State-Pueblo 21 (W)
• Sept.21: vs. Wisconsin-La Crosse, 7 p.m. (FloSports)
• Sept.28: vs. West Florida, 3 p.m. (FloSports)
• Oct.5: at Davenport, Noon (FloSports)
• Oct.12: vs. Northern Michigan, 7 p.m. (FloSports)
• Oct.19: at Saginaw Valley State, 3 p.m. (FloSports)
• Oct.26: vs. Ferris State, 3 p.m. (FloSports)
• Nov.2: vs. Wayne State, 3 p.m. (FloSports)
• Nov.9: at Michigan Tech, Noon (FloSports)
• Nov.16: at Roosevelt, 2 p.m. (FloSports)

Wisconsin-La Crosse Football Roster For 2024

Here is where fans can find the UW-La Crosse football roster.

Grand Valley State Football Roster For 2024

Here is where fans can find the GVSU football roster.

What Were Some Of The Division II Football Scores In Week 3 Of The 2024 Season?

2024 NCAA Division II Football Scores In Week 3: GVSU Football Moves To 2-0

Division II College Football Rankings

D2football.com Poll (Sept. 15)

1. Harding (Previous Rank: 1)
2. Grand Valley State (Previous Rank: 4)
3. Valdosta State (Previous Rank: 5)
4. Minnesota State (Previous Rank: 7)
5. Colorado Mines (Previous Rank: 6)
6. Pittsburg State (Previous Rank: 3)
7. Ferris State (Previous Rank: 8)
8. Kutztown (Previous Rank: 9)
9. Central Washington (Previous Rank: 10)
10. Slippery Rock (Previous Rank: 11)
11. Central Missouri (Previous Rank: 2)
12. Lenoir-Rhyne (Previous Rank: 13)
13. West Florida (Previous Rank: 14)
14. Western Colorado (Previous Rank: 16)
15. Indianapolis (Previous Rank: 15)
16. Ouachita Baptist (Previous Rank: 17)
17. Henderson State (Previous Rank: 19)
18. Emporia State (Previous Rank: NR)
19. Augustana (Previous Rank: 18)
20. Virginia Union (Previous Rank: 22)
21. Bemidji State (Previous Rank: 23)
22. Charleston (Previous Rank: 24)
23. Wingate (Previous Rank: NR)
24. Delta State (Previous Rank: 12)
25. Central Oklahoma (Previous Rank: NR)

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When Are The Rest Of The GLIAC Football Teams Playing This Week?

*GLIAC teams bolded

Sept. 21 

(All times Eastern)

Central Missouri at Davenport, Noon

Alma College at Northern Michigan, 1 p.m.

Michigan Tech at Wisconsin-Oshkosh, 1 p.m.

Truman State at Saginaw Valley State, 2 p.m.

Roosevelt at Valparaiso, 2 p.m.

Indianapolis at Wayne State, 6 p.m.

*Ferris State is off this week.

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Friday, Sept. 20

All times Eastern

• Southern Connecticut State vs. Bentley: 7 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 21

• No. 11 Central Missouri vs. Davenport: Noon
• Saint Anselm vs. American International: Noon
• Alma College vs. Northern Michigan: 1 p.m.
• Franklin Pierce vs. New Haven: 1 p.m.
• Newberry vs. Tusculum: 1 p.m.
• No. 24 Wingate vs. Carson-Newman: 1 p.m.
• Barton College vs. Emory & Henry: 1 p.m.
• No. 6 Lenoir-Rhyne vs. Mars Hill: 1 p.m.
• Limestone vs. Anderson (SC): 1 p.m.
• Western Oregon vs. Sul Ross State: 2 p.m.
• Truman vs. Saginaw Valley St.: 2 p.m.
• Catawba vs. UVA Wise: 2 p.m.
• No. 3 Valdosta State vs. Erskine: 4 p.m.
• No. 16 Indianapolis vs. Wayne State (MI): 6 p.m.
• Fort Valley State vs. No. 24 Delta State: 7 p.m.
• North Greenville vs. Mississippi College: 7 p.m.
• No. 23 West Alabama vs. No. 12 West Florida: 7 p.m.
• UW-La Crosse vs. No. 2 Grand Valley State: 7 p.m.
• A&M-Kingsville vs. UT Permian Basin: 7 p.m.
• Angelo State vs. Western N.M.: 8 p.m.
• No. 14 Central Wash. vs. West Texas A&M: 8 p.m.
• Midwestern State vs. Eastern N.M.: 9 p.m.

When Do The NCAA Division II Football Playoffs Start?

The playoffs begin on Nov. 23 and end on Dec. 21 at District Stadium in McKinney, Texas. 

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