Rutenbeck, a junior wide receiver, hauled in five passes for 170 yards and two touchdowns -- a 64-yarder in the first quarter and a 40-yarder in the third quarter -- in Dubuque's 35-24 season-opening win at Wisconsin-La Crosse. He helped the Spartans finish with 455 yards of total offense.
Special mention — Taylor Nelson, sr., QB, Simpson; Taylor Jacobsmeier, sr., QB, Wartburg
