Wara threw for a career-high 369 yards and four touchdowns as UW-Oshkosh defeated UW-La Crosse, 41-7, on Oct. 27. The win gave the Titans at least a share of the WIAC title and their first victory in La Crosse since 1967. Wara tossed three touchdowns during the second quarter to give UW-Oshkosh a 27-0 lead. He connected with Cole Myhra for a 29-yard score early in the period. Wara then hit Caleb Voss for touchdowns of 62 and 43 yards, with the scores coming on consecutive pass completions. Late in the third quarter, Wara launched a 48-yard touchdown pass to Mitch Hintz to give the Titans a 40-7 advantage. Wara, who was making his 38th consecutive start, completed 20-of-30 passes while sitting out the fourth quarter.
Also nominated:
UW-Eau Claire, Nick Hirsch, Junior, Wide Receiver, Wind Lake, Wis. (Muskego)
UW-Platteville, Paul Reit, Junior, Wide Receiver, Stanley, Wis. (Stanley-Boyd)
UW-Stevens Point, Theo Maglio, Senior, Wide Receiver, Wautoma, Wis.
UW-Stout, David Reyes, Junior, Offensive Line, Riverside, Calif. (Polytechnic)
UW-Whitewater, Desmin Ward, Senior, Running Back, Milwaukee, Wis. (Hamilton)