UW-Stout returns Hail Mary interception 98 yards for touchdown with three laterals
In a Division III game, UW-Stevens Point tried a Hail Mary before halftime against UW-Stout. UW-Stout intercepted the pass and returned it 98 yards for a touchdown after three laterals. UW-Stout led 38-0 at halftime and finished with a 48-2 win, moving to 3-2 while UW-Stevens Point dropped to 2-3.
The unusual play happened just before halftime in a Division III game on Saturday. UW-Stevens Point quarterback Ryan Thompson threw a Hail Mary toward the end zone, but UW-Stout intercepted it. The return went 98 yards and included three laterals before reaching the end zone.
That touchdown helped UW-Stout take a 38-0 lead into halftime. UW-Stout went on to win 48-2, improving to 3-2, while UW-Stevens Point fell to 2-3. The report was dated Oct. 10, 2026, and credited to Zach Bachar.
This highlight may draw casual viewers to Division III football, giving smaller programs and athletes brief national attention. Viral moments like this could boost school spirit, alumni engagement, and local interest around UW-Stout and UW-Stevens Point. It may also remind fans that unusual plays can happen at any level, though its broader societal effect is likely limited to sports audiences and campus communities.