Matt Janus

Matt Janus
Current position
TitleHead coach
TeamWisconsin–La Crosse
ConferenceWIAC
Record37–11
Biographical details
Bornc. 1987 (age 36–37)
Lake Zurich, Illinois, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Wisconsin–Platteville (2010, 2016)
Playing career
2006–2009Wisconsin–Platteville
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
2010Wisconsin–Platteville (GA)
2011–2013Sheboygan Falls HS (WI) (DC)
2014–2015Wisconsin–Platteville (DL)
2016Wisconsin–Platteville (co-DC)
2017–2019Wisconsin–La Crosse (DC)
2020–presentWisconsin–La Crosse
Head coaching record
Overall37–11
Tournaments4–4 (NCAA D-III playoffs)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
2 WIAC (2022–2023)
Awards
2× WIAC Coach of the Year (2022–2023)

Matt Janus (born c. 1987) is an American college football coach. He is the head football coach for the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, a position he has held since 2020.[1][2][3][4] He also coached for Wisconsin–Platteville and Sheboygan Falls High School.[5] He played college football for Wisconsin–Platteville.

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs D3# AFCA°
Wisconsin–La Crosse Eagles (Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) (2020–present)
2020–21 No team—COVID-19
2021 Wisconsin–La Crosse 9–3 6–1 2nd L NCAA Division III Second Round 11 12
2022 Wisconsin–La Crosse 9–2 6–1 T–1st L NCAA Division III First Round 12 11
2023 Wisconsin–La Crosse 11–2 7–0 1st L NCAA Division III Quarterfinal 4 4
2024 Wisconsin–La Crosse 8–4 5–2 2nd L NCAA Division III Second Round 20 21
Wisconsin–La Crosse: 37–11 24–4
Total: 37–11
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

References

  1. ^ "Matt Janus - Football Coach". University of Wisconsin La Crosse Athletics. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
  2. ^ Kosirowski, Ken (February 5, 2020). "UWL names Matt Janus head football coach". News8000.com. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
  3. ^ Fleet, Julia Van. "Janus named head coach for UWL football program". The Racquet Press. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
  4. ^ "Janus Named UW-La Crosse Head Football Coach". wiacsports.com. February 6, 2020. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
  5. ^ Clifford, Charlie (January 11, 2017). "UW-La Crosse hires Matt Janus as defensive coordinator". News8000.com. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
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