Dec. 6—COLLEGEVILLE, Minn. — Dover-Eyota High School graduate and University of Wisconsin-La Crosse wide receiver Jack Studer has been named one of 18 semifinalists for the 2024 Gagliardi Trophy, awarded to the most outstanding football player in NCAA Division III.
Studer was named to the 2024 All-Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) First Team after leading UWL in receptions (64), yards (1,081) and touchdowns (nine) this season. He led the WIAC in receiving yards and yards per catch (16.9), while ranking second in receiving yards per game (90.1) and third in receptions and receiving touchdowns.
He had least four receptions in 11 of 12 games this season with at least six catches in six contests. His 1,081 receiving yards this year ranks fifth in school history. This comes on the heels of a 2023 campaign that saw him set a single season school record 1,567 yards (22.4 average) and 15 touchdowns.
Studer finishes his career as UWL’s all-time leader in touchdown receptions (35) and receiving yards (3,127) while ranking second in career receptions (182).
The Gagliardi Trophy, given annually since 1993 is awarded to the most outstanding NCAA Division III football player and recognizes excellence in athletics, academics and community service. The award is named after John Gagliardi, Saint John’s University (Minn.) legendary Hall of Fame head football coach who passed away at the age of 91 in 2018. He retired in 2012 with 489 career victories, the most in college football history.
The Gagliardi Trophy finalists will be announced during a live show on Thursday, December 19, at 3 p.m. (Central) on D3football.com .
Studer is the fifth player for UWL in the last eight years to be named a semifinalist for the Gagliardi Trophy.
Studer and the Eagles saw their season come to an end in Round 2 of the NCAA DIII playoffs at the hands of St. John’s 24-13 on Saturday, Nov. 30.
