Petersen returned a punt 45 yards for a touchdown to give the Pointers a three touchdown lead in UW-Stevens Point’s 59-14 win over Albion College (Mich.). With 0:50 remaining in the first quarter, he caught an Albion muffed punt at the visitor’s 45 yard line and raced up the sideline for a score and 20-0 Pointer advantage. From his starting linebacker position, Peterson also recorded four tackles.
Also nominated:
UW-La Crosse, Brock Larson, Junior, Tailback, De Pere, Wis. (West)
UW-Oshkosh, Ben Zill, Senior, Wide Receiver, New Franken, Wis. (Green Bay Preble)
UW-River Falls, John Schimenz, Sophomore, Running Back, Brown Deer, Wis.