The Thunder football team finishes the 2021 campaign ranked ninth in both Top-25 Division III football polls

Wheaton, Ill. - The Wheaton football team is ranked in the final D3football.com and American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Top-25 polls of the 2021 season. Wheaton posted a 10-2 record in 2021, advancing to the second round of the NCAA Division III Playoffs.

The Thunder football program is ranked ninth in the final D3football.com Top-25 poll of the season. The recognition marks the 14th time in the 18 year-history of the D3football.com Top-25 poll that Wheaton has finished a full season in the ranking.

Wheaton is also ranked ninth in the final AFCA D3football.com Top-25 poll 2021 season.

Wheaton finished ranked in the top-10 of Division III in eight different team categories this season.

- First in team sacks (4.33 SPG)

- First in blocked kicks (12)

- First in blocked punts (8)

- Second in rushing defense (34.8 YPG)

- Fourth in scoring offense (48.2 PPG)

- Eighth in defensive touchdowns (4)

- 10th in total offense (491.0 YPG)

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