Stefaniak recorded nine solo tackles and a sack, as UW-Oshkosh held UW-La Crosse out of the end zone during its 30-6 victory on Oct. 12. Stefaniak totaled 10 tackles, including three for loss. His second-quarter sack cost the Eagles eight yards. He then stopped runs for losses of five and two yards during the third period. The Titan defense held UW-La Crosse to 173 total yards and 2-of-14 conversions on third down. It was the Eagles’ lowest point total against UW-Oshkosh since 1932.
Also nominated:
UW-Eau Claire, Thurgood Dennis, Junior, Cornerback, Allouez, Wis. (Green Bay Notre Dame)
UW-Platteville, Andrew Belken, Sophomore, Linebacker, East Dubuque, Ill.
UW-Stevens Point, Jake Bedor, Senior, Defensive Line, Shiocton, Wis.
UW-Whitewater, Josh Williams, Senior, Linebacker, Milwaukee, Wis. (Mukwonago)