Thursday, September 22, 2011

UW-Oshkosh rolls in Thursday night WIAC game at Stout

UW-Oshkosh rushed for 370 yards and scored 14 points in every quarter to demolish UW-Stout, 56-10, on Thursday (Sept. 22) in Menomonie. The game was a non-conference bout between the WIAC rivals.

Nate Wara highlighted the offensive showcase with 185 rushing yards, while his two tailbacks each averaged better than 14 yards per carry. Justin Budiac totaled 74 yards on the ground as Cole Myhra churned out 69 more. The passing game was also effective, with Garrie Fox registering 131 yards on six catches.

UW-Stout (2-1) had allowed just 114 rushing yards per game entering the night, while the UW-Oshkosh (2-1) offense averaged 108. The Titans’ quarterback, backfield and offensive line more than tripled both of those figures. UW-Oshkosh’s point total was its highest since scoring 62 against Lakeland College during 2007.

UW-Oshkosh compiled 535 yards overall, with Wara hitting 11-of-16 passes for 172 yards and two touchdowns. The Blue Devils (316 yards) won the time of possession category by holding the ball for almost 35 minutes. UW-Stout also equaled UW-Oshkosh’s total of 19 first downs. The major difference came in yards per play, where the Titans averaged nine yards to the Blue Devils’ four.

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