2016-17 News
Arnold signs NFL contract
University of Wisconsin-Platteville wide receiver Dan Arnold signed a free agent contract with the New Orleans Saints, according to multiple New Orleans media outlets.
June 06, 2017
Arnold is first team All-American
University of Wisconsin-Platteville record-breaking wide receiver Dan Arnold became the ninth player in Pioneer history to earn first team all-American honors when he secured the accolades by the American Football Coaches Association.
December 12, 2016
Johnnies edge Pioneers on final play, 32-31
COLLEGEVILLE, MInn. – After a wild back-and-forth NCAA Division III first-round playoff contest, it only seemed fitting that on the last play, both the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and St. John’s thought they had won.
November 19, 2016
UW-Platteville’s Emendorfer becomes all-time winningest coach
LA CROSSE — University of Wisconsin-Platteville football head coach Mike Emendorfer became the program’s all-time winningest coach in the Pioneer’s 63–45 triumph over UW–La Crosse at Roger Harring Stadium at Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex on Nov. 12.
November 16, 2016
Playoff-bound Pioneers earn 18 All-WIAC selections; Arnold tabbed Offensive Player of the Year, Buschbacher named co-Special Teams POY
MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin–Platteville football team earned its second NCAA Division III playoff berth in program history Sunday night.
November 16, 2016
Pioneers, Johnnies square off in playoff game
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville football team makes its second voyage into the NCAA Division III playoffs when the Pioneers face St. John’s Saturday at noon in Collegeville, Minn.
November 16, 2016
Pioneers name athletes of the week, Goetz earns WIAC honors
November 14, 2016
No. 12 Pioneers earn at-large invite to NCAA Division III football playoffs
The UW–Platteville 2016 football season will continue.
November 13, 2016
Thompson's record-setting day leads Pioneers to 63–45 win at UW–La Crosse
LA CROSSE — Sophomore Wyatt Thompson's record day led UW–Platteville to a 63–45 victory at UW–La Crosse Saturday afternoon in the regular season finale for both teams.
November 12, 2016
Pioneers name athletes of the week, Kelly earns WIAC honors
November 07, 2016
Pioneers demolish Blugolds on Senior Day
PLATTEVILLE — UW–Platteville honored 25 seniors prior to Saturday's home finale, then celebrated in style by throttling visiting UW–Eau Claire 56–0 on Senior Day.
November 05, 2016
#11 Pioneers demolish Blugolds on Senior Day, 56–0
PLATTEVILLE — UW–Platteville honored 25 seniors prior to Saturday's home finale, then celebrated in style by throttling visiting UW–Eau Claire 56–0 on Senior Day.
November 05, 2016
Pioneers name athletes of the week, Crary earns WIAC honors
October 31, 2016
Kelly tosses 6 TDs as #11 Pioneers cruise past host Blue Devils 55–27
The 11th-ranked UW–Platteville Pioneers bounced back from a frustrating loss at UW–Oshkosh a week ago with a 55–27 victory at UW–Stout Saturday afternoon.
October 29, 2016
#11 UW-Platteville plays at UW-Stout
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville Pioneers wrap up their two-game road trip this Saturday, as they travel to the University of Wisconsin-Stout to play the Blue Devils at Don and Nona Williams Stadium in Menomonie. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m.
October 27, 2016
No. 5 Titans hand No. 7 Pioneers second loss, 22–13
OSHKOSH — UW–Platteville's playoff hopes took a major blow Saturday afternoon.
October 22, 2016