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Founded 1901

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Senior running back Tamir Thomas breaking a tackle to score at Perkins Stadium Friday Oct, 18th, 2024.

Lessons learned from ‘bummer’ season

Mikey Rottier, Men’s Sports Journalist November 24, 2024

After being ranked No. 3 by d3football.com in the preseason top 25, the UW-Whitewater football team finished their 2024 season with an underwhelming 6-4 record that left them well out of the playoffs for...

The 2024 UW-Whitewater Hall of Fame class of 2024 poses with their plaques inside the Hamilton Room in the University Center Saturday, Nov. 2. From left: Casie Uttech Schroeder, Amy Gahl-Sweeney, Suzanne Gersich Huss, Pat Miller, Tiffany Morton, Jace Rindahl, Jeff Schebler, Beth Proeber, Ricky Spicer, Bob Wickman, Bob Stone.

An illustrious Hall of Fame class

Parker Olsen, Editor November 10, 2024

If this article was only a list of the accolades, records and championships that the UW-Whitewater Hall of Fame 2024 class is responsible for, this article would be longer than it actually is. The 2024...

Sophomore, Colin Krzeczkowski, senior, Jackson Chryst, and senior, Nick Wind, celebrating a touchdown at Perkins Stadium Sautrday, November 2nd.

Warhawks get the Homecoming hand

Chase Keller, Men’s Sports Editor November 3, 2024

The UW-Whitewater football team took down No. 21 UW-River Falls 13-7 in their annual Homecoming game Nov. 2. The Warhawks held the Falcons to their lowest point total of the season, holding a team that...

UW-Whitewater special teams player Jackson Fox(#27) kicks an extra point against University of Mary Hardin-Baylor at Whitewater’s Perkins Stadium Sept. 21 2024.

Starting on a new foot

Mason Raeck, Assistant Mens Sports Editor October 27, 2024

For Jackson Fox, kicking was always second nature. As a soccer player at Ithaca College, he thrived on long-range passing and precision. But now, Fox finds himself on the football field as the starting...

Whitewater football PA announcer Gary Douglas and head coach Jace Rindahl discuss the team at Badger Bob’s in Delavan for the Monday Night QB Club Show Sept. 23.

The ‘boost’ behind Warhawk football

Chase Keller, Men’s Sports Editor September 29, 2024

Forrest Perkins is one of the most important figures in UW-Whitewater athletic history. His profound impact on the university’s football program is engraved through his 185 wins in 29 seasons as the...

 UW-Whitewater’s football team lines up on offense as quarterback Jackson Chryst yells a play against University of Mary Hardin-Baylor at Whitewater’s Perkins Stadium Sept. 21 2024.

Whitewater turnover trouble

Mikey Rottier, Men's Sports Journalist September 22, 2024

The No. 3 UW-Whitewater football team limps into their bye-week after a 35-17 loss to the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Crusaders. The Warhawk offense struggled without running back Tamir Thomas due...

The UW-Whitewater football team uses one of 18 newly-allowed tablets to review their offense against John Carroll University Sept. 7.

Rule change won’t phase the Warhawks

Chase Keller, Men’s Sports Editor September 15, 2024

Over the last few years, the NCAA Football Rules Committee has adopted significant rule changes that impact the way teams game plan. In 2022, they adjusted several penalty rules, including defensive holding...

UW-Whitewater Football Head Coach Jace Rindahl Talks excitedly about his plans for the upcoming season at Warhawk Football Media Day Tuesday, Aug. 27.

Warhawk Football looks to veterans for leadership

Mason Raeck, Assistant Men’s Sports Editor September 1, 2024

The 2024 college football season is right around the corner and the No. 3 Warhawks are gearing up for what looks to be an electrifying season. With a blend of fifth year veterans and emerging stars, UW-Whitewater...

The Warhawk defense held the Royals to only 14 points and will take on Wheaton College at Perkins Stadium on November 25th

Purple Reign: Warhawks conquer Bethel Royals

Gabe Sadoski, Assistant Women’s Sports Editor November 19, 2023

Nearly a year ago to the date, UW-Whitewater football lost in the first round of the Division III playoffs in just their second time in program history to Aurora University, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. Days...

Tommy Coates catches a 21-yard touchdown pass from Alec Ogden in a win against UW-River Falls

Warhawks bounce back with statement victory

Dan Emary, Assistant Men's Sports Editor October 15, 2023

In a thrilling matchup last week, the Warhawks suffered their first loss of the season to UW-La Crosse. They would look to bounce back this past Saturday away against No. 4 UW-River Falls. No. 7 UW-Whitewater...

UWW takes down No. 4 seed SJU at Perkins Stadium.

Football wins home opener

Dan Emary, Assistant Men’s Sports Editor September 10, 2023

A battle between two powerhouse football programs met on Saturday, and the game met the expectations. Entering the game, the UW-Whitewater men's football team was ranked number eight in the country. Their...

Leipold has created a lasting legacy in just three years

January 20, 2010
When Lance Leipold was introduced as the new head coach three years ago, he knew what awaited him. The Warhawks were coming off the best seasons in school history advancing to the national championship game in 2005 and 2006. “The bar has been raised here the last couple of years,” Leipold said at his first news conference after taking over for legendary head coach Bob Berezowitz in 2007. As hard as it might have been to do, Leipold has raised that bar even further.
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