UW-La Crosse football coach Matt Janus joined to discuss his team’s matchup with the defending national champions, No. 1 ranked North Central. The Eagles (8-2) are 13th in the nation heading into Round 3 of the Division III playoffs. North Central (11-0) has been to the national title five consecu tive seasons — winning three times. We talk with Janus about getting by Hope College last week, the ride its been getting to a fifth consecutive playoff and how to beat North Central. La Crosse Talk airs weekdays at 6-8 a.m. Listen on the WIZM app, online here, or on 92.3 FM / 1410 AM / 106.7 FM (north of Onalaska). Find the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify or here. TOP PHOTO: FILE – The UW-L defense makes a tackle against Hope in the second round of the Division III playoffs on Nov. 29, 2025 (PHOTO: Jim Garvey, UW-L Athletics) ...read more read less