Klotz recorded four solo and one assisted tackle in UW-Whitewater’s 27-26 victory at UW-Platteville on Sept. 29. The teams entered the contest ranked fourth and 13th, respectively by D3football.com. An interception late in the game by Klotz was returned for six yards halting a Pioneer drive and leading to UW-Whitewater's go-ahead touchdown. He helped stop a UW-Platteville drive with a forced fumble and a pass broken up in the game.
Also nominated:
UW-Eau Claire, Tyler Janus, Senior, Cornerback, Sussex, Wis. (Hamilton)
UW-La Crosse, Jake Meckstroth, Senior, Defensive Back, Cuba City, Wis.
UW-Oshkosh, Taylor Goodman, Senior, Linebacker, South Wayne, Wis. (Black Hawk)
UW-Platteville, Tommy Magna, Senior, Defensive Back, Round Lake, Ill. (Carmel)
UW-River Falls, David Scaro, Senior, Linebacker, Elkhorn, Wis.
UW-Stevens Point, Jon Paul, Sophomore, Defensive End, Darboy, Wis. (Kimberly)
UW-Stout, Ryan Ericksen, Senior, Defensive Lineman, Stanley, Wis. (Stanley-Boyd)