Ross returned kickoffs against No. 18-ranked UW-Oshkosh on Oct. 6. He returned seven of eight kickoffs and compiled 128 yards. In the third quarter, Ross had a return of 33 yards, his longest of the day. He also had one pass reception for 11 yards on the Blugolds’ final play of the first half.
Also nominated:
UW-Oshkosh, Pat Hudak, Junior, Defensive Back, Appleton, Wis. (North)
UW-Platteville, Devon Vance, Sophomore, Defensive Back, Crystal Lake, Ill. (Prairie Ridge)
UW-Stevens Point, Tim Burmeister, Sophomore, Punt Returner/Safety, Milwaukee, Wis. (Lutheran)
UW-Stout, Tyler Naatz, Sophomore, Defensive Back, Menomonie, Wis.
UW-Whitewater, Brandon Zolp, Sophomore, Linebacker, Adell, Wis. (Kewaskum)