Martin intercepted two passes, including one returned for a touchdown, to help UW-Oshkosh defeat UW-Stevens Point, 56-31, on Nov. 3 at J.J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium. The win gave the Titans their first outright WIAC championship since 1972. Martin recorded both of his pass interceptions in the second quarter. In the last minute of the period, Martin grabbed an interception in the middle of the field. He then rumbled down the sideline 28 yards for a touchdown to give the Titans a 55-10 lead.
Also nominated:
UW-Eau Claire, Nick Slade, Senior, Inside Linebacker, St. Cloud, Minn. (Tech)
UW-La Crosse, Jake Meckstroth, Senior, Defensive Back, Cuba City, Wis.
UW-Platteville, Tommy Magna, Senior, Cornerback, Round Lake, Ill. (Carmel)
UW-River Falls, Jake Mandoza, Senior, Linebacker, New Brighton, Minn. (Irondale)
UW-Stevens Point, James Sladek, Junior, Defensive Back, Merrill, Wis.
UW-Stout, Collin Laursen, Sophomore, Defensive Back, Mondovi, Wis.
UW-Whitewater, Ryan Cortez, Junior, Linebacker, Palatine, Ill.