Game Recaps
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Thunder football team falls to UW-River Falls in the NCAA D3 Playoffs' Quarterfinal
River Falls, Wis. – The Wheaton football team concluded its 2025 season on Saturday in the Quarterfinals of the NCAA Division III Playoffs. UW-River Falls (12-1) topped the Thunder 46-21 as Wheaton concludes the season with an 11-3 record.
Thunder football team defeats DePauw University, 49-24, to advance to the NCAA Division III Quarterfinals
Greencastle, Ind. -- Traveling to DePauw University for the first time since 1969, the Wheaton football team took down the hosting Tigers by a score of 49-24 in today's NCAA Division III Third Round playoff game to seal its place in the Quarterfinal round. The Thunder have advanced to the NCAA Quarterfinals for the first time since 2019 and the fifth occasion in program history. Additionally, Wheaton has won three playoff games in a single season for just the second time after also doing so in 2008. The Thunder will face the winner of today's Third Round contest between Saint John's University and UW-River Falls in next Saturday's quarterfinal round, and the site of that matchup will be announced by the NCAA on Sunday afternoon.
Wheaton defeats Wartburg, 28-24 in NCAA Division III Playoffs under wintery conditions
Waverly, Iowa – Wheaton defeated Wartburg College 28-24 on Saturday in the second round of the NCAA Division Football Playoffs. The Wheaton defense pushed away a potential game-winning TD pass to emerge with the win. Wheaton will face DePauw University next Saturday in a Quarterfinal round game.
Wheaton football advances to Second Round of Division III Playoffs with a 76-14 victory against Crown
Wheaton, Ill. – The Wheaton College Thunder football team took on the Crown College Polars in the First Round of the NCAA DIII Playoffs on Saturday afternoon at Wheaton's McCully Stadium. This is the first-ever matchup between the two programs and the first-ever playoff appearance for the Polars, who received an automatic bid by winning the UMAC conference. Wheaton would advance to round two after beating Crown 76-14, displaying strength in all three facets of the game. Wheaton will travel to Waverly, Iowa, next Saturday to take on Wartburg University in Round Two of the DIII Football Playoffs at noon.
No. 18 Thunder football team closes out the regular season with a 52-6 win at North Park
Chicago, Ill. - Wheaton Thunder Football concluded its regular season against the North Park Vikings on Saturday afternoon. The Thunder were victorious 52-6 in Chicago today. At 8–2 overall and 8–1 in CCIW play, Wheaton is a strong candidate for an at-large berth to the NCAA Division III Football Championship, which starts next Saturday at campus sites. The Division III Selection Show will air on NCAA.com on Sunday at 4:00 p.m. (CST).
#18-ranked Thunder football team overpowers Millikin, 61-14
Wheaton, Ill. - #18-Wheaton hosted the Millikin Big Blue football team on Saturday, looking to continue its six-game winning streak against the program. The Thunder did just that, winning 61-14 behind a 27-point first quarter. Wheaton improved to 7-1 in conference play (7-2 overall), while the Big Blue fell to 1-7 in CCIW play (2-7 overall).
#19 Wheaton rolls past Elmhurst, 65-0, for fourth-straight win
Elmhurst, Ill. -- The #19-ranked Wheaton football team traveled to Elmhurst University on Saturday looking to extend its 11-game win streak against the Bluejays and remain unbeaten against today's opponent under head coach Jesse Scott . The Thunder did exactly that, smothering the Elmhurst offense in a 65-0 rout. It marked Wheaton's eighth-straight game scoring 40 or more points against Elmhurst, their third time surpassing 60 points this season, and the program's first shutout and largest margin of victory since October of 2023. The win moves Wheaton to 6-1 in conference play, while Elmhurst falls to 0-7 on the year.
No. 20-ranked Thunder football team earns a tightly contested 28-24 victory at home against WashU
Wheaton, Ill. - #20-Ranked Wheaton hosted the Washington University Bears at McCully Stadium on Saturday. This was a crucial conference matchup for both squads, who were vying for a share of second place in the CCIW standings. The Thunder sought to maintain their all-time series momentum, entering the game riding a five-game winning streak. Their rush defense had also been stout the previous week, allowing only 22 yards on the ground. Wheaton won the game 28-24, moving to 5-2 on the season and 5-1 in the conference, while WashU dropped to 5-2 overall and 4-2 in the CCIW standings. Augustana's loss to North Central on Saturday gave the Thunder sole possession of second place in the conference.
#21-ranked Thunder football team defeats Carthage, 47-21
Wheaton, Ill. - The #21-ranked Wheaton Thunder football team hosted the Carthage College Firebirds on Saturday afternoon at McCully Stadium. Wheaton came into the game riding a 14-game win streak against Carthage and seeking to add to the all-time record of 48-12 against the Firebirds. After a 47-21 victory, Wheaton was able to do just that, moving to 4-2 for the season, with a 4-1 CCIW record. Carthage fell to 2-4 with the loss and a 1-4 record in CCIW play.
The Thunder football team records its highest point total ever in Bloomington with a 65-21 victory against IWU
Bloomington, Ill. – The 19 th -ranked Wheaton Thunder traveled to Bloomington to take on the Illinois Wesleyan Titans, seeking to continue their five-game winning streak against the Titans. Wheaton won 65-21 as they moved to 3-2 overall and 3-1 in CCIW play on the season, with the Thunder offense humming in all aspects of the game. Illinois Wesleyan falls to 2-3 on the season and 2-2 in the CCIW.
The Thunder football team falls to No. 1 North Central in the "Battle for the Little Brass Bell"
Naperville, Ill. – The Thunder football team traveled eight miles south of McCully Stadium on Saturday night for the first time since 2022 as the top-ranked North Central Cardinals hosted Wheaton in the "Battle for the Little Brass Bell". North Central (4-0, 3-0 CCIW) defeated Wheaton 35-0. The Thunder entered tonight's matchup ranked 14 th in the current D3football.com Top-25, and 15 th in the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Division III Top-25.
#16/17 Wheaton football routs Carroll, 61-13, on Homecoming
W HEATON , Ill. – An unstoppable offensive performance and a stingy defensive effort combined to give the Wheaton College football team a comprehensive 61-13 Homecoming victory over Carroll University on Saturday.
#18 Wheaton stifles Augustana in a 50-7 road win to begin CCIW play
Rock Island, Ill. -- In its first game of conference play, the 18 th -ranked Wheaton Thunder football team traveled to Rock Island on Saturday to take on the Augustana Vikings and won by a score of 50-7. Tonight's first victory of the season brings the Thunder's record to 1-1. The result extends the Thunder's win streak against the Vikings to 18 games and marks head coach Jesse Scott 's fifth-straight win in five years against Augustana. Wheaton moves to 38-29 all-time against tonight's opponents. Additionally, Saturday's lopsided scoreline sees Wheaton post its highest point total in the conference opener since 2008 and earn its largest margin of victory in a CCIW opener since the 2002 season.
Furious fourth-quarter rally falls just short for No. 17 Thunder football team at No. 2 Mount Union, 37-29
Alliance, Ohio – The No. 17 ranked Wheaton football team opened up the 2025 season on Saturday afternoon at No. 2 ranked University of Mount Union. The Purple Raiders defeated the Thunder 37-29 in the first-ever regular season meeting between the two Division III powers. Today's contest was the seventh overall meeting between the two schools on the gridiron. The six previous meetings were NCAA Division III Playoff contests at Mount Union (1995, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006 and 2008).
Wheaton defeats UW-Stout 35-32 to win the Culver's Isthmus Bowl
Sun Prairie, Wis. – The Wheaton football team closed out its season on Saturday afternoon in the fourth annual Culver's Isthmus Bowl. Wheaton (9-2) defeated UW-Stout 35-32 in the first-ever meeting between the two programs.
No. 23 Thunder football team closes the regular season with a 66-14 victory against North Park
Wheaton, Ill. – The No. 23 Wheaton football team celebrated senior day Saturday with a 66-14 victory against North Park University (5-5, 4-5 CCIW). The game marked the 44th-consecutive Thunder win against the visiting Vikings, a stretch dating back to 1980. Wheaton finished their regular in second place in the CCIW standings, with an 8-2 record overall and 8-1 in CCIW action.
No. 23 ranked Thunder football team defeats Millikin 64-10 on the road
Decatur, Ill. – The Wheaton football team traveled to Millikin University on Saturday for the final Thunder road game on the 2024 regular season schedule. Wheaton emerged with a 64-10 victory against the Big Blue. Wheaton has won 21 of the last 22 meeting with the Millikin.
The Thunder football team tops Elmhurst 65-17 at home
Wheaton, Ill. – The Wheaton Thunder football team, ranked 23 rd in this week's D3football.com Top-25 rankings, returned home to McCully Stadium on Saturday to host Elmhurst University (2-6, 2-5). The Thunder defeated the Bluejays 65-17 as Wheaton improves to 6-2 overall and 6-1 in CCIW play.
No. 25 ranked Wheaton football team earns a key road win at WashU, 27-20
St. Louis, Mo. - The No. 25 Wheaton Thunder Football team traveled to St. Louis on Saturday to take on the Washington University Bears in an important CCIW matchup. The Thunder defeated the Bears 27-20, putting themselves in sole possession of second place in the CCIW with a 5-1 conference record, and 5-2 record overall. The Bears now sit tied for third in the CCIW with a 4-2 conference record, and a 5-2 overall.
The Thunder football team earns a 50-13 road win at Carthage
Kenosha, Wis. – The No. 24 Wheaton Thunder football team took to the road on Saturday for a CCIW contest at Carthage College following two-consecutive games at McCully Stadium. The Thunder defeated the Firebirds 50-13 for the road win, and Wheaton's 14 th -consecutive win against Carthage. The Thunder improve to 4-2 overall and 4-1 in CCIW play.
Football returns to win column with 42-21 victory over Illinois Wesleyan
Wheaton, Ill. - The Thunder football team bounced back from last week's defeat to top-ranked North Central with a convincing 42-21 victory over Illinois Wesleyan on Saturday at McCully Stadium. The victory is Wheaton's fifth-straight win over the Titans marking Wheaton's longest win streak in the series between the two teams. With the win, Wheaton improves to 3-2 on the season and 3-1 in CCIW play. Illinois Wesleyan falls to 2-3 overall and 2-2 in conference action. Wheaton will be back in action on Saturday, October 19, when the Thunder travel to Kenosha, Wisconsin for a 1 pm kickoff at Carthage.
The Thunder football team falls to No. 1 North Central, 55-27 in the "Battle for the Little Brass Bell"
Wheaton, Ill. – The No. 18-ranked Wheaton College football team hosted top-ranked North Central College on Saturday afternoon at McCully Stadium in the annual "Battle for the Little Brass Bell". Today's meeting marked the 75 th time that the Little Brass Trophy was on the line when the two DuPage County rivals meet on the gridiron. North Central defeated Wheaton 55-27 in today's meeting. Wheaton is now 2-2 on the season, with a 2-1 record in CCIW play. North Central improves to 4-0 overall and 3-0 in CCIW play.
19th-ranked Thunder football team tops Carroll, 22-10, on the road
Waukesha, Wis. – The 19th-ranked Thunder football team took their second trip to Wisconsin this season, taking on the Pioneers of Carroll University in a CCIW matchup on Saturday afternoon. The defensive battle saw Wheaton defeat Carroll 22-10 to improve to 2-1 on the season and 2-0 in conference play.
Thunder Football Defeats Augustana 42-3 to open conference play
Wheaton, Ill. – In the home opener at McCully Stadium, the 18th-ranked Wheaton Thunder football team defeated the Augustana Vikings by a score of 42-3 to open conference play. The Thunder's first victory brings their record to an even 1-1 on the year. Wheaton has won every home opener under Head Coach Jesse Scott and this day was no different.
Ninth-ranked Thunder football team drops a 21-14 decision at UW-Oshkosh in the season opener
Oshkosh, Wis. – The ninth-ranked Thunder football team opened the 2024 season on Saturday afternoon at UW-Oshkosh. The Titans, trailing by one point with less than a minute remaining in the fourth quarter, scored the go-ahead touchdown with 16-seconds left in the game to earn a 21-14 victory against Wheaton.
Thunder football team falls to UW-Whitewater 49-42 in NCAA D3 Playoffs' Second Round
Whitewater, Wis. – The Wheaton football team (10-2) fought valiantly on Saturday in a battle of top-ten ranked teams in the second round of the NCAA Division III Football Playoffs. The UW-Whitewater Warhawks overcame a strong Wheaton effort to defeat the Thunder 49-42. The Warhawks (11-1) advance to next Saturday's Quarterfinal Round against Wartburg College.
Thunder football defeats Mount St. Joseph, 41-34 in NCAA-III Playoffs' First Round
Wheaton, Ill – The Wheaton College football team (10-1) hosted Mount St. Joseph University (9-2) in the First Round of the NCAA Division III Football Playoffs on Saturday at McCully Stadium, with the Thunder earning a 41-34 victory against the Lions. The Thunder move onto the Second Round of the playoffs facing UW–Whitewater next Saturday at noon. The NCAA will announce the location next Saturday's matchup tomorrow.
No. 12 Wheaton football wraps up the regular season with a 42-26 victory at North Park
Chicago, Ill. – The Wheaton football team wrapped up its regular season schedule on Saturday afternoon with a 42-26 victory at North Park (5-5, 4-5 CCIW). Wheaton improves to 9-1 overall and 8-1 in CCIW play. The Thunder are a strong candidate for an at-large berth to the NCAA Division III Football Playoffs when pairings are announced by the NCAA on Sunday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. (CST). The selection show will be available at ncaa.com on Sunday.
No. 12 Wheaton rallies for a dramatic 36-35 victory against WashU with no time remaining
Wheaton, Ill. – The 12 th -ranked Wheaton football team earned a dramatic 36-35 win against Washington University in St. Louis today with no time left on the clock. Wheaton improves to 8-1 overall and 7-1 in CCIW play.
No. 12 Thunder football team shuts out Millikin, 75-0
Decatur, Ill. – The 12 th -ranked Wheaton football team (7-1, 6-1) shut out Millikin 75-0 on Saturday afternoon. The 75-point effort by Wheaton is the most for the Thunder football program since a 79-0 victory at home against Elmhurst on November 10, 2018 (a span of 43 games). Today's 75-point margin of victory is the largest in the 68-game history of the Wheaton-Millikin series.
No.13 Thunder football rolls to a 52-6 victory at Carroll
Waukesha, Wis. – The Wheaton football team, ranked 13 th in the most recent D3football.com Top-25 poll, traveled to Wisconsin on Saturday for a road matchup at Carroll. The Thunder cruised to a 52-6 victory against the Pioneers (4-3, 3-3 CCIW). Wheaton improves to 6-1 overall on the season and 5-1 in CCIW play.
No. 13 Thunder football team cruises to a 50-13 victory at home against Carthage
Wheaton, Ill. – The Wheaton football team returned home on Saturday evening for a CCIW matchup against Carthage at McCully Stadium. The Thunder scored in every quarter tonight in earning a 50-13 victory against the Firebirds (5-1, 4-1).
13th-ranked Thunder football team defeats Elmhurst, 61-6
Elmhurst, Ill. – The Wheaton football team, ranked 13 th in both Division III polls this week, took to the road for a CCIW contest at Elmhurst (1-4, 0-4 CCIW). The Thunder defeated the Bluejays 61-6 to improve to 4-1 on the season and 3-1 in CCIW play.
Top-ranked North Central defeats the eighth-ranked Thunder, 54-35 in the "Battle for the Little Brass Bell"
Wheaton, Ill. – The Wheaton (3-1, 2-1 CCIW) and North Central (4-0, 3-0 CCIW) football teams faced each other on Saturday afternoon at Wheaton's McCully Stadium in the annual "Battle for the Little Brass Bell". The No. 1 ranked Cardinals defeated eighth-ranked Wheaton 54-35 today.
Eighth-ranked Thunder football team tops Augustana 41-34 at home
Wheaton, Ill. - The eighth-ranked Wheaton football team battled to earn a win at home against Augustana (2-1, 1-1 CCIW ) on Saturday night under the lights at McCully Stadium, 41-34. Wheaton improves to 3-0 with tonight's win and 2-0 in CCIW play. The next contest for Wheaton is next Saturday against top-ranked North Central in the "Battle for the Little Brass Bell".
Giovanni Weeks sets career touchdown record as #11-Wheaton cruises to 47-16 rout at Illinois Wesleyan
Bloomington, Ill. - The 11th-ranked Thunder football improved to 2-0 on the young season with a 47-16 victory at Illinois Wesleyan University on Saturday afternoon. The victory is Wheaton's fourth-straight over the Titans and its first in Bloomington since 2016. The Titans fall to 0-2 on the season. Wheaton will return to McCully Stadium next week for a 6 pm kickoff against the Augustana Vikings.
#13-Thunder football team opens the 2023 campaign with a 30-21 victory against #19-Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Wheaton, Ill. – The Wheaton football team (1-0) opened its 2023 season on Saturday in impressive fashion with a 30-21 victory at home against UW-Oshkosh (1-1) in a battle of nationally ranked foes. The No. 13 Thunder defeated the No. 19 Titans in the first-ever meeting between the two programs.
Thunder football falls in a heartbreaker to Bethel, 34-32 in the NCAA Playoffs
Wheaton, Ill. - The Wheaton College football team hosted Bethel University (Minn.) on Saturday afternoon under frigid, windy and snowy conditions for a First Round matchup of the 2022 NCAA Division III Playoffs. The Royals edged the Thunder in a tightly contested matchup, 34-32. Wheaton concludes the season with an 8-3 record on the year. Bethel advances to the second round with a 9-2 overall record.
No. 16 Thunder football team closes the regular season with a 54-14 victory at home against North Park
Wheaton, Ill. - The Wheaton Thunder football team, ranked 16th in this week's D3football.com Top-25 Poll, closed out the 2022 regular season with a 54-14 victory at home against North Park University. Wheaton is 8-2 on the season and 8-1 in conference play. Wheaton is an at-large candidate for the 2022 NCAA Division III Playoffs that begin next Saturday. Parings for the playoffs will be announced tomorrow afternoon at 4:00 p.m. (CST) at ncaa.com .
No. 15 Thunder football team defeats No. 25 WashU 42-35
St. Louis, Mo. – The Wheaton football team, ranked 15 th in this week's D3football.com Top-25 poll, traveled to St. Louis on Saturday to face No. 25 ranked WashU (7-2, 6-2 CCIW) in a key CCIW battle. Wheaton never trailed in the game and continually responded to WashU as the Thunder earned the 42-35 victory. Wheaton is now 7-2 overall and 7-1 in CCIW play.
The Thunder football team tops Millikin 69-3 at home
Wheaton, Ill. - The Wheaton College football team, ranked 15th in this week's D3football.com Top-25 Poll, defeated Millikin University 69-3 on Saturday afternoon at McCully Stadium. Wheaton improves to 6-2 on the season, with a 6-1 record in CCIW play. Wheaton travels to WashU in St. Louis next Saturday for a key CCIW matchup at 1:00 p.m. in the regular season road finale for the Thunder.
No. 15 Thunder football team handles Carroll in a 61-9 victory
Wheaton, Ill. – The Wheaton football team, ranked 15 th in this week's D3football.com Top-25 Poll, defeated Carroll University 61-9 on Saturday afternoon at McCully Stadium. The Thunder are now 5-2 overall and 5-1 overall on the season. The Pioneers fall to 4-3 overall and 3-3 in CCIW action.
No. 15 Thunder football team defeats Carthage 59-24
Kenosha, Wis. – The 15 th -ranked football team earned a 59-24 victory at Carthage College (2-4, 2-3 CCIW) on Saturday afternoon. The Thunder jumped out to a 21-0 lead today and never trailed in the contest against the Firebirds. Wheaton improves to 4-2 on the season with a 4-1 record in conference play.
No. 14 Wheaton shuts out Elmhurst, 56-0 for Homecoming win
Wheaton, Ill. - The Wheaton football team, ranked 14th in this week's D3football.com Top-25, shut out Elmhurst University 56-0 on Saturday in front of a Homecoming crowd at Wheaton's McCully Stadium. Wheaton (3-2, 3-1 CCIW) returns to the road for its next matchup as the Thunder travel to Carthage next Saturday for a 1:00 p.m. kickoff against the Firebirds.
No. 1 North Central tops No. 11 Wheaton 33-20 in the Battle for the Little Brass Bell
Naperville, Ill. –Top-ranked North Central (3-0, 2-0 CCIW) defeated No. 11 Wheaton 33-20 on Saturday evening in the 2022 edition of the "Battle for the Little Brass Bell". Wheaton is now 2-2 on the season, with a 2-1 record in CCIW action. The Thunder return home next Saturday for a 1:00 p.m. kickoff against Elmhurst College as a part the Wheaton's Homecoming Weekend.
No. 11 Thunder football team earns a 38-28 road win at Augustana
Rock Island, Ill. - The Thunder football team returned to the road on Saturday evening for its first CCIW game away from McCully Stadium for the 2022 season. The 11 th -ranked Thunder defeated the host Vikings of Augustana College 38-28 in Rock Island this evening.
No. 10 Thunder football team opens the CCIW slate with a 42-7 victory against Illinois Wesleyan
Wheaton, Ill. - The Thunder football team, ranked 10th in this week's D3football.com Top-25 poll opened conference play and the home portion of its 2022 schedule by hosting Illinois Wesleyan (1-1, 0-1 CCIW) under the lights at McCully Stadium. The Thunder topped the Titans 42-7 as Wheaton won its home opener for the 20th-consecutive season. Wheaton improves to 1-1 on the season and is 1-0 in conference play.
No. 9 Trinity (Texas) edges No. 8 Thunder football team in a thrilling season opener
San Antonio, Texas – The eighth-ranked Thunder football team traveled to Texas for the program's first regular season contest in the 'Lone Star State' to face ninth-ranked Trinity University. The hard-fought non-conference battle was tied 10-10 at the end of regulation and needed overtime to collect the final score. Trinity scored a touchdown in its first overtime possession to take a 17-10 lead. Wheaton scored to cut the Tigers' lead to 17-16. However, Wheaton's PAT kick following the touchdown was blocked and the hosts earned the 17-16 OT victory.
Football falls 30-28 in second round of NCAA Playoffs
Pella, Iowa -- The 2021 season came to an end for the Thunder football team on Saturday afternoon, as Wheaton suffered a heartbreaking defeat to the Central College Dutch in the second round of the NCAA Division III Playoffs. Central prevailed on home turf by a score of 30-28, and their last-second touchdown was enough to propel them into the quarterfinals where they will take on UW-Whitewater. The eighth-ranked Dutch avenged their 2019 playoff exit at the hands of the Thunder and improve to 12-0 on the season as a result of today's win. The Thunder finish their fall campaign with a record of 10-2.
No. 6 Wheaton opens Division III Playoffs with a 63-31 victory against No. 23 Aurora
Wheaton, Ill. - The Wheaton Thunder (10-1) football team opened up the 2021 NCAA Division III Playoffs on Saturday afternoon with a 63-31 victory at home against Aurora University (8-3). Wheaton scored 28 of its 63 points today in a key second quarter of action.
No. 6 Thunder defeat Millikin 49-7; Weeks ties 76-year-old TD record
Decatur, Ill. – The sixth-ranked Wheaton Thunder football team closed out its regular season on Saturday with a 49-7 victory at Millikin (3-7, 3-6 CCIW). Wheaton is now 9-1 on the season. Wheaton is a strong candidate to earn an at-large bid to the upcoming NCAA Division III Football Playoffs when the brackets are announced tomorrow. The NCAA Playoff brackets will be announced on Sunday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. (CST) on NCAA.com.
Sixth-ranked Thunder football rolls to a 72-7 win at home against Illinois Wesleyan
Wheaton, Ill. - The Wheaton football team, ranked sixth in this week's D3football.com Top-25 poll, defeated Illinois Wesleyan 72-7 this afternoon at McCully Stadium. Wheaton improves to 8-1 on the season with the victory and 7-1 in CCIW play. Illinois Wesleyan falls to 3-6 overall and 3-5 in conference play.
Sixth ranked Thunder football team shuts out Elmhurst, 44-0
Elmhurst, Ill. - The Wheaton football team, ranked sixth in this week's D3football.com Top-25 poll, shut out Elmhurst University 44-0 today at the Bluejays' (1-7, 1-6 CCIW) home Langhorst Field. Wheaton is now 7-1 overall and 6-1 in CCIW play.
No. 6 Wheaton earns a convincing 69-20 victory at home against Carthage
Wheaton, Ill. – The Wheaton football team, ranked sixth this week in Division III by D3football.com, defeated Carthage College 69-20 on Saturday night at McCully Stadium. The 69 points tallied by the Thunder tonight is the most for the team since a 79-0 victory against Elmhurst on Nov. 10, 2018 at McCully Stadium.
No. 6 Thunder football team rolls to a 48-13 victory at Carroll
Waukesha, Wis. - The Wheaton football team, ranked sixth in this week's D3football.com Top-25 poll, earned a 48-13 victory at Carroll University on Saturday afternoon. Wheaton has now won four games in a row and is 5-1 on the season and 4-1 in CCIW play.
No. 5 Wheaton football defeats Augustana 45-0 in front of Homecoming crowd
Wheaton, Ill. - The Wheaton football team shut out Augustana, 45-0 on Saturday afternoon in front of a large Homecoming crowd at McCully Stadium. Today's win was only the fourth time in the past 65 meetings that Wheaton has shut out the Vikings. Along with a 40-0 victory against Augustana in 2019 in the previous meeting, this marks the first time Wheaton has ever recorded back-to-back shutouts against Augie.
Fifth-ranked Thunder defeats WashU 40-10
St. Louis, Mo. – The fifth-ranked Wheaton football team played its second-consecutive road conference game on Saturday night. The Thunder earned a 40-10 victory at Washington University-St. Louis (2-2, 2-1 CCIW) in a strong performance for the Thunder in all facets of the game. Wheaton is now 3-1 on the season with a 2-1 mark in conference play.
Fifth-ranked Wheaton defeats North Park 58-27
Chicago, Ill. – The fifth-ranked Wheaton football team defeated North Park 58-27 on Saturday afternoon in the first road contest of the 2021 season for the Thunder. Wheaton improves to 2-1 overall and 1-1 in CCIW play. The Vikings fall to 0-3 on the season, with an 0-2 record in conference action.
No. 4 North Central edges fifth-ranked Thunder, 20-7 in the "Battle for the Little Brass Bell"
Wheaton, Ill. - The fifth-ranked Thunder football team dropped a tightly contested 20-7 matchup at home on Saturday night against fourth-ranked North Central College (2-0, 1-0 CCIW). Wheaton is now 1-1 on the season with an 0-1 record in CCIW play. The Thunder travel to North Park next Saturday for a 1:00 p.m. kickoff against the Vikings.
The fifth-ranked Thunder football team tops Northwestern (Minn.) 56-0 in its season opener
Wheaton, Ill. - The Wheaton football team, ranked fifth in the D3football.com Top-25 Preseason Poll, opened its season on Saturday afternoon with a 56-0 victory at home against University of Northwestern (Minn.). Wheaton is off next Saturday and returns to action on September 18 when it hosts the "Battle for the Little Brass Bell" against No. 3 North Central.
The Wheaton football team closes its historic season in a 34-33 loss to St. John's (MN) in NCAA Quarterfinal
Wheaton, Ill. - The Wheaton College football team lost to St. John's (Minn.) on Saturday in a Quarterfinal Round game of the NCAA Division III Playoffs. The Johnnies topped the Thunder 34-33.
The Thunder football team advances to Quarterfinals of NCAA Division III Playoffs with 49-13 victory against Central
Wheaton, Ill. - The Wheaton Thunder football team defeated Central College (Iowa) 49-13 on Saturday at McCully Stadium. Wheaton improves to 12-0 for only the second time in school history and advances to the Quarterfinals of the NCAA Division III Playoffs for the fourth time in program history. Central concludes the season with a 10-2 record.
The Thunder football team defeats Martin Luther 51-7 in the opening round of the NCAA Playoffs
Wheaton, Ill. - The Wheaton football team opened the 2019 NCAA Division III Football Playoffs on Saturday with a 51-7 victory at home against Martin Luther College (9-2). Wheaton improves to 11-0 in the season and will continue in the Playoffs next Saturday against Central (Iowa) in the Second Round. Central rallied to defeat UW-Oshkosh in overtime in another First Round matchup on Saturday.
#4-Wheaton caps undefeated regular season with 58-0 shutout at Elmhurst
Wheaton, Ill. - The fourth-ranked Thunder football team put the finishing touches on the third 10-0 season in program history on Saturday with a 58-0 victory at Elmhurst College.
The fourth-ranked Thunder football team defeats Carthage 55-6 to remain undefeated
Wheaton, Ill. - The Wheaton football team closed out the home portion of the 2019 regular season schedule on Saturday with a 55-6 victory at home against Carthage College. Wheaton concludes the regular season next Saturday at Elmhurst. A victory against the Bluejays gives Wheaton sole possession of its first CCIW Championship since 2015.
The fifth-ranked Thunder football team defeats Carroll 51-12 to remain undefeated
Waukesha, Wis. - The Wheaton football team earned a 51-12 victory at Carroll University.
The fifth-ranked Wheaton football team shuts out Augustana 40-0 in the rain
Wheaton , Ill. - The Wheaton football team, ranked fifth in the current D3football.com Top-25 poll, shut out Augustana 40-0 on Saturday afternoon under rainy conditions at McCully Stadium. Wheaton remains undefeated on the season at 7-0 overall and 6-0 in CCIW play.
Fifth-ranked Wheaton football impresses in a 52-13 victory at home against WashU
Wheaton, Ill. - The fifth-ranked Wheaton Thunder football team remained undefeated on Saturday with a 52-13 victory at home against WashU (4-2, 3-2 CCIW). Wheaton improves to 6-0 overall and 5-0 in CCIW play.
The fifth-ranked Thunder football team defeated North Park, 63-0 in Chicago on Saturday
Chicago, Ill. – The fifth-ranked Wheaton football team earned a 63-0 victory at North Park University on Saturday.
The ninth-ranked Wheaton football team defeats No. 5 North Central in an epic "Battle for the Little Brass Bell", 35-21
Wheaton, Ill. - The ninth-ranked Wheaton Thunder football team earned a hard-fought, 35-21 victory at home against fifth-ranked North Central on Saturday afternoon in front Wheaton's Homecoming crowd at McCully Stadium. The much-anticipated battle of top-10 teams played out true to form as the two teams battled back-and-forth for the entire game.
11th-ranked Thunder football team rolls to a 62-0 victory at Millikin
Decatur, Ill. – The 11 th -ranked Thunder football team improved to 3-0 on the season with a 62-0 victory at Millikin University on Saturday night. Both teams entered play 2-0 on the season with the Thunder moving to 3-0 overall and 2-0 in the CCIW. Wheaton will return to McCully Stadium next Saturday for a 1 pm Homecoming kickoff against fifth-ranked North Central (3-0, 2-0 CCIW) in the annual Battle for the Little Brass Bell.
No. 17 Wheaton earns a convincing 24-10 victory at home against No. 18 Illinois Wesleyan
Wheaton, Ill. - The Thunder football team defeated Illinois Wesleyan 24-10 in a battle of nationally ranked teams on Saturday night under rainy conditions at McCully Stadium. The Titans (0-2, 0-1 CCIW) entered the game ranked 18th in this week's D3football.com Top-25 poll and Wheaton is ranked 17th in the same poll. Wheaton improves to 2-0 overall and 1-0 in CCIW play.
No. 22 Wheaton football wins its 16th-consecutive season opener with a 38-0 victory at Monmouth
Monmouth, Illinois - The Wheaton football team, ranked 22nd in the D3football.com preseason Top-25 poll, opened its 2019 season on Saturday with a 38-0 victory at Monmouth College. Today's win marked the 16th-second consecutive season that Wheaton has opened the football season with a victory.
No. 23 Thunder football tops Elmhurst 79-0 in the regular season finale
Wheaton, Ill. – The Thunder football team, ranked 23 rd in this week's D3football.com Top-25 Poll, closed out the regular season on Saturday with a 79-0 victory at home against Elmhurst College (1-9, 0-9 CCIW). Wheaton is now 8-2 overall and 7-2 in CCIW play this season.
No. 24 Wheaton rolls to a 48-3 win at Carthage
Kenosha, Wis. – The Wheaton football team, ranked 24 th in this week's D3football.com Top-25 poll, earned a convincing 48-3 victory at Carthage College (3-6, 3-5 CCIW) on Saturday afternoon. Wheaton closes out the regular season next Saturday at 1:00 p.m. when Elmhurst visits McCully Stadium for "Senior Day".
The Thunder football team shuts out Carroll, 58-0
Wheaton, Ill. – The Wheaton football team shut out Carroll University (3-5, 2-5 CCIW) on Saturday afternoon with a 58-0 victory at McCully Stadium. Wheaton improves to 6-2 overall and 5-2 in CCIW play.
#23-Wheaton football battles to 20-3 victory in windy conditions at Augustana
Rock Island, Ill . - Cold and windy conditions dominated the storyline on Saturday afternoon as the Thunder football team battled to a 20-3 victory at Augustana.
#12-ranked Thunder football team falls 17-10 at Washington (Mo.)
St. Louis, Mo. - The Thunder football team, ranked 12th in the latest D3football.com Top 25 poll, dropped a 17-10 decision at Washington (Mo.) University on Saturday afternoon.
No. 13 Thunder football team shuts out North Park 55-0 in front of Homecoming crowd
Wheaton, Ill. - The Thunder football team, ranked 13th in Division III according to D3football.com, shut out North Park 55-0 on Saturday afternoon as part of Wheaton's Homecoming Weekend. Wheaton improves to 4-1 overall and 3-1 in CCIW play, while North Park falls to 1-4 on the season with an 0-4 record in conference play.
No. 21 Wheaton earns a 52-30 victory at No. 5 North Central to retain the Little Brass Bell
Naperville, Ill. – The Wheaton football team retained possession of the Little Brass Bell Trophy on Saturday evening with an impressive 52-30 victory at North Central College.
No. 22 Thunder football rolls to a 63-6 victory against Millikin
Wheaton, Ill. - The Wheaton Thunder football team rolled to a 63-6 victory at home on Saturday night against Millikin University.
Thunder football falls at Illinois Wesleyan, 24-14
Bloomington, Ill. – The Thunder football team, ranked 12 th in this week's D3football.com Top-25 Poll, suffered its first loss of the season on Saturday night in a 24-14 defeat at Illinois Wesleyan (1-1, 1-0 CCIW). Wheaton is now 1-1 on the season and 0-1 in CCIW play.
No. 18 Thunder football team earns a 32-7 win against Monmouth in the season opener
Wheaton, Ill. - The Wheaton Thunder football team utilized 16 first-quarter points and a stingy defense on Saturday afternoon to top Monmouth College 32-7 in the season opener for both teams. Wheaton (1-0), is off until it travels to September 15 at Illinois Wesleyan University.
No. 22 Wheaton shuts out Carroll 71-0
Waukesha, Wis. – The Thunder football team, ranked 22 nd this week in both the AFCA and D3football.com Top-25 polls, closed out the regular season on Saturday with a 71-0 win at Carroll University. The 71 points scored by Wheaton today is the most since the Thunder scored 73 points in a victory at North Park on October 21, 2006.
#22-Wheaton football team tops Augustana 53-10 at McCully Stadium
Wheaton, Ill. – The Wheaton Thunder (7-2, 5-2 CCIW) football team defeated Augustana 53-10 on Saturday at McCully Stadium in the home finale for the 2017 Thunder schedule. Wheaton concludes the regular season next Saturday at Carroll University in a 1:00 p.m. kickoff.
#23-Wheaton cruises to a 56-0 shutout at North Park
Chicago, Ill . - The #23-ranked Wheaton football team capped its unusual week with a 56-0 rout of North Park on Saturday afternoon.
Wheaton surges when play resumes in suspended game to defeat No. 4 North Central 42-20
Wheaton, Ill. - This year's "Battle for the Little Brass Bell" game between Wheaton and North Central took a few extra days to complete, when play was suspended at halftime on Saturday due to lightning, However, the wait was worth it for the hosts, as the Thunder rolled in the second half to earn a 42-20 victory against the fourth-ranked Cardinals.
The Thunder football team falls at Millikin 35-31
Decatur, Ill. - The Millikin football team utilized a strong second half to rally past Wheaton 35-31 on Saturday night in CCIW action.
No. 21 Illinois Wesleyan stuns the fourth-ranked Thunder football team 14-10
Wheaton, Ill. - The Wheaton Thunder football team hosted Illinois Wesleyan on Saturday afternoon in a battle of nationally ranked CCIW foes. The Titans scored a touchdown and converted a PAT with six seconds remaining in the fourth quarter to upend the Thunder 14-10.
Fourth-ranked Thunder football team pulls away for 40-15 victory at Elmhurst
Elmhurst, Ill . - The fourth-ranked Thunder football team improved to 4-0 on the season with a 40-15 victory at Elmhurst College on Saturday.
The No. 4 ranked Thunder football team opens CCIW play with a 37-14 win at home against Carthage
Wheaton, Ill. - The Thunder football team, ranked fourth in this week's D3football.com Top-25 poll, opened CCIW play on Saturday night with a 37-14 victory at home against Carthage.
No. 5 Ranked Thunder football team defeats Kalamazoo, 58-6
Kalamazoo, Mich. – The fifth-ranked Thunder football team defeated Kalamazoo College 58-6 on Saturday afternoon under sunny skies. Wheaton improves to 2-0 on the season and Kalamazoo falls to 0-2.
Sixth-ranked Thunder football team rolls to 57-14 season-opening victory at Benedictine
Lisle, Ill. - The sixth-ranked Thunder football team opened its 2017 campaign with a dominant 57-14 victory at Benedictine on Saturday night.
The Thunder football team ends its season in the NCAA Playoffs' Quarterfinal with a 38-16 loss at Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, Texas - The Wheaton Thunder football team lost a 38-16 matchup at top-ranked Mary Hardin-Baylor (13-0) on Saturday to end Wheaton's 2016 season in the Quarterfinals of the 2016 NCAA Division III Football Playoffs. Wheaton ends the season 11-2, making the third third NCAA Quarterfinal appearance in program history. Mary Hardin-Baylor advances to face Mount Union next Saturday in a Semifinal matchup.
The Thunder football team advances to the NCAA Playoffs' Quarterfinal with a 31-14 victory at North Central
Naperville, Ill. – The Wheaton football team (11-1) defeated North Central 31-14 on Saturday in the Second Round of the NCAA Division III Playoffs. Wheaton advances to the quarterfinal round of the playoffs for the first time since 2008 and the third time in program history.
Wheaton football opens the Division III Playoffs with a 45-10 victory against Huntingdon
Wheaton, Ill. – The Wheaton Thunder football team defeated Huntingdon College 45-10 under cold and windy conditions on Saturday afternoon in a First Round Playoff game of the NCAA Division III Playoffs.
The Thunder football team closes out the regular season with a 42-10 win at home against Carroll
Wheaton, Ill. – The Wheaton football team closed out its regular season on Saturday with a 42-10 victory at home against Carroll University at McCully Stadium.
#10-Ranked Thunder football team returns to action with a 37-14 win at Augustana
Rock Island, Ill. – The Wheaton football team returned to action on Saturday with a 37-14 victory at Augustana.
The 12th-ranked Thunder football team bests North Park 60-7
Wheaton, Ill. - The Wheaton football team earned a convincing 60-7 victory at home against North Park on Saturday night.
North Central tops the Thunder football team 35-25 in the "Battle for the Little Brass Bell"
Naperville, Ill. – The Wheaton football team had a strong second-half rally, but came up short in a 35-25 loss at North Central College on Saturday night in the annual "Battle for the Little Brass Bell". Tonight's loss snaps Wheaton's school-record 27-game regular season winning streak.
#6-Wheaton defeats Millikin 35-19 in annual Homecoming game
Wheaton, Ill. - Andrew Bowers threw for four touchdowns and the Wheaton defense scored a touchdown for the second straight week as the sixth-ranked Thunder football team defeated Millikin 35-19 on Homecoming at McCully Stadium.
Wheaton ties the school record for regular season win-streak with a 48-24 win at IWU
Bloomington, Ill. – The Wheaton Thunder football team improved to 5-0 on the season with a 48-24 victory at Illinois Wesleyan on Saturday afternoon for the Titans' Homecoming game.
The Thunder football team tops Elmhurst, 10-6 on Saturday afternoon at McCully Stadium
Wheaton, Ill. - The Thunder football team earned a 10-6 victory at home on Saturday afternoon against conference foe Elmhurst College.
The seventh-ranked Wheaton football team tops Carthage 19-14 in the CCIW opener
Kenosha, Wis. – The Wheaton football team, ranked seventh in this week's D3football.com Top-25 poll, opened conference play on Saturday with a 19-14 victory at Carthage.
#7-Wheaton tops Kalamazoo 60-6 in an impressive all-around effort
Wheaton, Ill. – The Wheaton Thunder football team, ranked seventh in this week's D3football.com Top-25 poll, improved to 2-0 on Saturday with a 60-6 victory at home against Kalamazoo College. Wheaton will open up conference play next Saturday at Carthage in a 1:00 p.m. kickoff in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
The Thunder football team opens 2016 with a 26-7 victory against Benedictine
Wheaton, Ill. – The Wheaton Thunder football team opened its season on Saturday afternoon with a 26-7 victory at home against Benedictine University.
The Thunder football team ends the season with a 31-17 loss to UW-Whitewater in the NCAA Playoffs' Second Round
Wheaton, Ill. - The Thunder football team battled UW-Whitewater on Saturday in a hard-fought matchup in the Second Round of the 2015 NCAA Division III Football Playoffs. The Warhawks emerged with a 31-17 victory against the Thunder. UW-Whitewater will face UW-Oshkosh next Saturday in a Quarterfinal Round matchup of the Playoffs. UW-Oshkosh defeated Ohio Northern 42-7 in another Second Round matchup on Saturday.
The Thunder football team earns a snowy 55-6 win against Lakeland to open the NCAA Playoffs
Wheaton, Ill. - The Wheaton football team handled the weather conditions and the opponent on Saturday in a 55-6 victory against Lakeland College in the First Round of the 2015 NCAA Division III Football Playoffs. Wheaton improves to 11-0 on the year and will face UW-Whitewater next Saturday at noon in a Second Round matchup. Today's game was played during a snowstorm in the Chicagoland area with noticeable snow accumulation before and during the matchup.
#3-Thunder football team completes a 10-0 regular season schedule with a 17-3 victory against Carthage
Wheaton, Ill. - The Thunder football team defeated Carthage College 17-3 on Saturday afternoon at McCully Stadium. Wheaton completes the regular season with a 10-0 record for the second consecutive season. Wheaton, 7-0 in CCIW play, wins an outright CCIW Championship for the second straight year. Wheaton will find out its first-round opponent for the upcoming NCAA Division III Playoffs on Sunday at 5:00 p.m. (CST) when the NCAA announces the playoff bracket on www.ncaa.com.
The Thunder football team earns a NCAA Playoff bid and a share of the CCIW Title with a 40-27 win at Illinois Wesleyan
Bloomington, Ill. - The Thunder football team earned a 40-27 victory at Illinois Wesleyan on Saturday afternoon to earn the CCIW's automatic bid to the 2015 NCAA Division III Playoffs. Today's win improves Wheaton 9-0 on the year and 6-0 in CCIW play as the Thunder secure at least a share of the CCIW Championship. Wheaton can take outright possession of the CCIW Championship next Saturday with a win in the regular season finale at home against Carthage at 1:00 p.m.
#5-Thunder football shuts out Elmhurst, 31-0
Wheaton, Ill. - The Wheaton football team, ranked fifth in this week's AFCA Division III Top-25 Poll, earned a 31-0 victory at home against Elmhurst College on Saturday afternoon. Wheaton is now 8-0 on the year and 5-0 in CCIW play.
#5-Wheaton reclaims the Little Brass Bell with 17-9 victory at #21-North Central
Naperville, Ill. - The fifth-ranked Thunder football team remained undefeated on Saturday afternoon with a 17-9 victory at #21-ranked North Central.
The Thunder football team scores 48-unanswered points in a 62-14 victory against Millikin
Wheaton, Ill. – The Wheaton Thunder football team was a 62-14 winner at home on Saturday night in a CCIW matchup against Millikin. The Thunder scored 48-unanswered points following a 14-14 tie in the first quarter.
#6-Thunder football team tops Augustana 31-14 for Homecoming
Wheaton, Ill. – The Wheaton football team earned a 31-14 victory at home against Augustana on Saturday afternoon in front of a near capacity Homecoming crowd at McCully Stadium. Wheaton, ranked sixth in this week's AFCA Division III Poll and seventh in the D3football.com poll, is now 5-0 on the year and 2-0 in CCIW play. Today's win is the 17 th consecutive regular season win for the Thunder, dating back to the 2013 season.
#7-ranked football team remains undefeated with 31-7 win at North Park
Chicago, Ill. - The seventh-ranked Thunder football team advanced its record to 4-0 on the season with a 31-7 victory at North Park in the CCIW opener for both teams.
Seventh-ranked Thunder score 35 unanswered points to beat UW-Eau Claire 56-17
Eau Claire, Wis. - The seventh-ranked Thunder football team improved to 3-0 on the season with a dominant 56-17 victory at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire on Saturday.
#7-Thunder football team shuts out Adrian 49-0 in Wheaton's home opener
Wheaton, Ill. - The Thunder football team was a 49-0 victor against Adrian College (1-1) in Wheaton's home opener at McCully Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The hosts registered 21 first-quarter points en route to the shutout victory. Wheaton, now 2-0 on the year, will travel to UW-Eau Claire for a non-conference matchup with the Blugolds next Saturday night at 6:00 p.m.
Seventh-ranked Thunder football team opens the season with a convincing 52-14 win at Coe College
Cedar Rapids, Iowa – The Wheaton Thunder football team, ranked seventh in Division III by D3football.com, opened up its 2015 campaign on Saturday afternoon with a convincing 52-14 win at Coe College. Today's win marked the 12 th consecutive victory in the season-opener for head coach Mike Swider 's program.
The Thunder football team bows out of the NCAA Playoffs in a 14-12 loss to John Carroll
Wheaton, Ill. – The Wheaton College football team lost a two-point contest on Saturday at home in a 14-12 loss to John Carroll in the Second Round of the NCAA Division III Football Playoffs. The Thunder ends the 2014 campaign with an 11-1 record to tie Wheaton's 2008 team for the second most wins in a single-season.
The Wheaton football team wins its NCAA Playoff opener against Benedictine, 43-14
Wheaton, Ill. - The Wheaton football team earned a 43-14 victory against Benedictine University on Saturday in the opening round of the 2014 NCAA Division III Football Playoffs. Wheaton has never lost in the First Round of the football playoffs, with an 8-0 record all-time in the tournament's opening game. The Thunder improves to 11-0 on the year and will face John Carroll next Saturday in a Second Round game. John Carroll advanced to the Second Round on Saturday with a 63-28 First-Round win against Centre College.
#9-Thunder football team defeats Carthage 21-2 to earn its first outright CCIW Championship since 2003
Kenosha, Wis. – The Wheaton football team completed an undefeated regular season on Saturday with a 21-2 victory at Carthage College. Wheaton ends the regular season 10-0 for the first time since 2003. Wheaton's flawless 7-0 record gives the Thunder its second CCIW Championship in three years (last winning a share of the title in 2012), but it is Wheaton first outright CCIW Championship since 2003.
The Thunder football team secures a share of the CCIW Championship with a 13-7 win against Illinois Wesleyan
Wheaton, Ill. – The Thunder football team clinched a share of the CCIW Championship on Saturday with a 13-7 victory against Illinois Wesleyan at McCully Stadium. Wheaton is now 9-0 overall and 6-0 in CCIW play.
The Thunder football team remains undefeated with a 56-20 victory at Elmhurst
Elmhurst, Ill. – The Thunder football team continued its undefeated season on Saturday with a 56-20 victory at Elmhurst College (5-2/4-0 CCIW). Wheaton is now 8-0 on the year and 5-0 in CCIW play. The Thunder will host Illinois Wesleyan next Saturday at 1:00 p.m. in Wheaton's final home regular season of the year. Wheaton is ranked 11th in this week's AFCA Division III Coaches Poll and 13th in the D3football.com Top-25 poll.
#11-Wheaton defeats #12-North Central in a thrilling Battle for the Little Brass Bell
Wheaton, Ill. - The #11-Thunder football team emerged with a dramatic 34-31 victory against #12-ranked North Central on Saturday night at McCully Stadium in the Battle for the Little Brass Bell. Wheaton earned the victory in tonight's tightly contested matchup on a 29-yard field goal by Thunder senior Sam Cote as time expired, brealing a 31-31 tie.
Thunder football team earns a 28-3 win at Millikin
Decatur, Ill. – The Wheaton football team continued its undefeated season on Saturday with a 28-3 victory at Millikin (2-4/0-3 CCIW) on Saturday night. Wheaton is now 6-0 on the year and 3-0 in CCIW play.
Thunder football team remains undefeated with a 20-13 victory at Augustana
Rock Island, Ill. - The Wheaton Thunder football team, ranked 18 th in this week's D3football.com Top-25 poll and 11th in the AFCA poll, remained undefeated on the season with a 20-13 victory at Augustana on Saturday afternoon.
The Thunder football team remains undefeated with a 48-21 victory against North Park
Wheaton, Ill. - The Thunder football team earned a 48-21 victory at home during Wheaton's Homecoming weekend on Saturday to improve to 4-0 on the year and 1-0 in CCIW play. Wheaton is ranked 12th this week's AFCA Division III Coaches Poll and 19th in this week's D3football.com Top-25 poll.
#20-Thunder football team shuts out UW-Eau Claire 17-0 at home
Wheaton, Ill. - The Wheaton Thunder football team earned a 17-0 victory at home on Saturday afternoon against UW-Eau Claire. Wheaton completes its non-conference schedule with 3-0 record. Head coach Mike Swider 's program has now won 21 consecutive regular season non-conference games, dating back to 2001.
#20-Thunder football team earns a 26-12 win at Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo, Mich. – The Wheaton football team, ranked 20th in this week's D3football.com, earned a 26-12 victory at Kalamazoo College on Saturday afternoon. Wheaton led the Hornets from the first quarter on today. The Thunder will return home next Saturday for a 1:00 p.m. kickoff against UW-Eau Claire.
#24-Ranked Wheaton football team opens 2014 season with a 36-28 win at home against Coe
Wheaton, Ill. - The Wheaton Thunder football team opened the 2014 season on Saturday afternoon with a 36-28 victory against Coe College. Today's victory marked the 20th consecutive non-conference win at home for the Thunder in the regular season.
Thunder football team shuts out North Park 58-0
Chicago, Ill. – The Wheaton College football team concluded the regular season on Saturday with a 58-0 shutout of North Park University (3-7/3-4 CCIW). Wheaton is now 8-2 on the year and closes conference play with a 5-2 CCIW record.
#19-Ranked Thunder football team falls to #4-North Central 35-16 in the battle for the Little Brass Bell
Wheaton, Ill. – The Wheaton Thunder football team dropped a 35-16 decision to North Central College on Saturday afternoon in a battle of nationally-ranked conference foes. The Cardinals regain possession of the "Little Brass Bell" trophy that is on the line when Wheaton and North Central face each other on the gridiron.
#19-ranked Thunder football rolls to 58-21 victory over Millikin
Decatur, Ill.- The Wheaton Thunder football team rebounded from last week's loss to defeat the Millikin Big Blue 58-21 in Decatur on Saturday afternoon.
#10-Wheaton football team falls at #17-Illinois Wesleyan
Bloomington, Ill. – The Wheaton football team dropped a 30-19 decision at Illinois Wesleyan University on Saturday afternoon in a battle of nationally-ranked and undefeated teams.
#13-Wheaton football earns a 28-3 victory versus Elmhurst
Wheaton, Ill. - Wheaton's defense allowed only 98 second half yards and the offense scored 21 unanswered points as the Thunder defeated Elmhurst 28-3.
Thunder football team shuts out Carthage 28-0
Kenosha, Wis. – The Wheaton football team earned a 28-0 win at Carthage College on Saturday afternoon to remain undefeated. The Thunder experienced a lightining delay for the second consecutive week.
#15-Thunder football team tops Augustana 24-15 at McCully Stadium
Wheaton, Ill. – The Wheaton football team overcame a lightning delay and a late Augustana (2-2/0-1 CCIW) surge to defeat the Vikings 24-15 on Saturday at McCully Stadium as part of Wheaton's Homecoming activities. A thunderstorm moved through the Wheaton area with 8:25 remaining in the fourth quarter and the game was delayed for one hour and 23 minutes.
#14-Ranked Thunder football team tops Luther College 38-12
Wheaton, Ill. – The Thunder football team concluded the non-conference portion of its regular season schedule on Saturday afternoon with a 38-12 win at home against Luther College.
#15-Thunder football team shuts out Albion 66-0
Wheaton, Ill. – The Wheaton College football team earned a 66-0 victory against Albion College on Saturday night in the home opener for the Thunder.
#15-Thunder football team opens 2013 campaign with a 48-27 win at Benedictine
Lisle, Ill. – The #15-ranked Wheaton football team earned a 48-27 season-opening win at Benedictine University on Saturday evening. Wheaton is now 1-0 on the year and will host Albion College next Saturday at 7 PM in the home opener for the Thunder at McCully Stadium.
Thunder football team wins a share of CCIW Title with a 55-7 win against North Park
Wheaton, Ill. – The Wheaton Thunder football team closed out the regular season with a 55-7 victory against North Park University on Saturday afternoon. Wheaton is 8-2 on the year, with a 6-1 record in CCIW play. Wheaton finishes the conference schedule tied with Elmhurst and North Central atop the CCIW standings. Each team shares the 2012 CCIW Football Championship at Wheaton earns its first conference title since 2006.
#24-Thunder football team defeats #7-North Central 35-21 to win the Little Brass Bell
Naperville, Ill. – The #24-Wheaton football team defeated seventh-ranked North Central, 35-21 on Saturday afternoon at North Central’s Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium. Wheaton won the Little Brass Bell trophy that is on the line annually when the Thunder and Cardinals face each other on the gridiron. Today’s victory was Wheaton’s first win against the Cardinals since a 28-24 Thunder victory in Naperville in 2007. Wheaton snapped the Cardinals’ 21-game CCIW winning streak with today’s effort.
Thunder football team tops Millikin 27-17 at home
Wheaton, Ill. - The Wheaton Thunder football team earned a 27-17 win at home on Saturday afternoon against Millikin University.
Thunder football team rallies to defeat #12-Illinois Wesleyan, 38-33 at home
Wheaton, Ill. - The Thunder football team used a strong second half and a pair of fourth-quarter #Mark Hiben# touchdown receptions to rally for a 38-33 victory against 12th-ranked Illinois Wesleyan under the lights at McCully Stadium on Saturday night.
#20-Wheaton football team falls at Elmhurst, 35-30
Elmhurst, Ill. – The Wheaton football team dropped its first conference game of the 2012 season on Saturday with a 35-30 loss at Elmhurst College.
#20-Thunder football team defeats Carthage 44-10 in front of Homecoming crowd
Wheaton, Ill. - The Thunder football team was a 44-10 winner on Saturday afternoon at McCully Stadium.
Thunder offense explodes in 49-7 rout of Augustana
Rock Island, Ill. - Wheaton ran off 49 unanswered points to defeat the Augustana Vikings 49-7 on Saturday afternoon. Jordan Roberts was 17-for-19 for 269 yards for the Thunder and Mark Hiben caught 10 balls for 204 yards.
Strong second half sends #19-Thunder to 53-7 victory at Luther
Decorah, Iowa- The Thunder football scored 39 second-half points to pull away and coast to a 53-7 victory at Luther College on Saturday afternoon. Wheaton scored on five of its six second half possessions and didn't allow the Norse to reach the scoreboard until the fourth quarter.
Late touchdown propels Albion over #10 Thunder 22-21
Albion, Mich. - The Wheaton Thunder saw their 30-game nonconference regular season winning streak come to an end with a 22-21 loss to the Albion Britons on Saturday afternoon. Albion’s Spencer Krauss connected with Zachary Brewer for a 21-yard touchdown pass on fourth and nine with 1:30 left in the game to put the Britons(2-0) ahead and their defense held on to send the Thunder to 1-1 on the season.
#15-Thunder football team opens 2012 with a 48-7 win against Benedictine
Wheaton, Ill. - The Wheaton football team opened the 2012 campaign with a 48-7 victory against Benedictine University at McCully Stadium. The Thunder led the Eagles 27-0 at halftime en route to its 30th straight victory in non-conference play during the regular season.
Wheaton football closes regular season with 49-29 win over Millikin
Wheaton, Ill. - In its final regular-season game of the season, the Wheaton College football team used a prolific passing attack to defeat Millikin University 49-29 on Saturday.
#13-Thunder football team falls to sixth-ranked North Central, 33-7
Naperville, Ill. – The Thunder football team dropped a 33-7 decision at North Central College on Saturday afternoon; as the Cardinals retain possession of the Little Brass Bell trophy that is on the line every year when the two teams meet. Wheaton, ranked 13th in this week’s D3football.com Top-25 poll, is now 7-2 on the year, with a 4-2 CCIW record.
#13-Thunder football team tops Augustana 36-7
Wheaton, Ill. - The Thunder football team def. Augustana 36-7 on Saturday afternoon at McCully Stadium. Wheaton has now won four in a row and is 7-1 on the season with a 4-1 record in Conference play.
#16-Thunder football team tops Carthage 31-7 in Kenosha
Kenosha, Wis. – The Thunder football team, ranked 16th in this week’s D3football.com Top-25 poll, earned its third straight victory on Saturday night with a 31-7 victory at Carthage College.
17th-ranked Thunder football team shuts out North Park 28-0
Chicago, Ill. – The Wheaton football team, ranked 17th in this week’s D3Football.com top-25 poll, defeated North Park University 28-0 on Saturday afternoon under windy and sunny conditions on Chicago’s north side.
Thunder football team tops Elmhurst 49-21 in front of Homecoming crowd
Wheaton, Ill. - The Thunder football team, ranked 19th in this week's D3football.com Top-25 ranking, defeated Elmhurst College 49-21 on Saturday afternoon under warm conditions in front of a Homecoming crowd at McCully Stadium. Wheaton will travel to North Park next Saturday afternoon for a 2 PM kickoff in Chicago.
#7-Thunder football team loses CCIW opener at IWU, 24-19
Bloomington, Ill. - The Wheaton football team opened its conference schedule on Saturday night at Illinois Wesleyan. Titans topped the Thunder 24-19. Wheaton is now 3-1 overall and 0-1 in league play. The Thunder will host Elmhurst next Saturday at 1 PM for Wheaton's Homecoming.
Seventh-ranked Thunder football team defeats Olivet 49-15
Wheaton, Ill. - The Thunder football was a 49-15 victor against Olivet College on Saturday afternoon at McCully Stadium in the final non-conference game of the regular season. With the victory, Wheaton stretches its non-conference winning streak in regular season games to 29. The streak dates back to 2002.
Seventh-ranked Thunder football team defeats UW-Platteville 23-14
Platteville, Wis. – The Thunder football team rallied from a first-half deficit to beat UW-Platteville (2-1) on Saturday night under the lights at Pioneer Stadium. Senior kicker Scott Roche converted three field goals to give him 32 in his career, tying Wheaton's school-record for career field goals.
#8-Thunder football team opens season with a 54-34 win against Albion
Wheaton, Ill. - The Thunder football team opened its season on Saturday night with a 54-34 victory against Albion College at McCully Stadium. Tonight's victory marked the 27th consecutive non-conference win in the regular season for the Thunder, a streak that dates back to the 2002 season.
Thunder football team drops NCAA Second Round matchup with Bethel, 15-10
Wheaton, Ill. - The Wheaton College football team lost a 15-10 battle with Bethel University on Saturday afternoon at McCully Stadium in the Second Round of the NCAA Division III Football Playoffs.
Wheaton football team defeats Coe 31-21 in NCAA Division III Playoff First Round matchup
Wheaton, Ill. – The Wheaton College football team scored 22 un-answered points in the fourth quarter to rally for 31-21 victory against Coe College on Saturday afternoon in a NCAA Division III First Round contest.
The Thunder football team concludes the regular season with a 46-0 victory against Millikin
Decatur, Ill. – The Thunder football team closed out the regular season on Saturday afternoon with a convincing 46-0 victory at Millikin University. Wheaton, ranked 18th in this week’s D3football.com Top 25 is now 9-1 on the year and 6-1 in CCIW play.
12th-ranked Thunder football falls to sixth-ranked North Central, 28-6
Wheaton, Ill. - The Wheaton football team dropped its first game of the season, in a 28-6 loss to North Central.
Thunder football team earns a dramatic 20-14 win at Augustana
Rock Island, Ill. – The Wheaton Thunder football team remains undefeated following a dramatic 20-14 victory at Augustana College on Saturday.
The Thunder football team remains undefeated in a 31-24 victory against Carthage
Wheaton, Ill. - The Wheaton College football team improved to 7-0 on the season and 4-0 in CCIW play following a come-from-behind 31-24 victory against Carthage on Saturday night. Tonight's game was delayed 27 minutes by lightning.
Thunder football team earns a dominating 52-7 victory against North Park
Wheaton, Ill. - The Wheaton football team registered 52 points in the first half on Saturday night, en route to a 52-7 victory at home against North Park. Wheaton is now 6-0 on the season and 3-0 in CCIW play.
The Thunder football team rallies to defeat Elmhurst 27-24
Elmhurst, Ill. – The Wheaton College football team rallied from a 10-point halftime deficit to earn a 27-24 victory under sunny and hot conditions at Elmhurst College on Saturday afternoon
#21-Thunder football team defeats #22-Illinois Wesleyan 29-19
Wheaton, Ill. - The Thunder football team was a 29-19 winner against Illinois Wesleyan, in front of a large Wheaton Homecoming crowd on Saturday at McCully Stadium. Wheaton led the Titans 19-0 at halftime, en route to the victory. Sophomore Peter Jarrett led the Thunder rushing attack with 89 yards on 20 carries.
#22-Ranked Thunder tops Olivet 61-14 to close out non-conference schedule
Olivet, Mich. - The Wheaton football team, ranked 22nd in this week's D3football.com Top 25, concluded the non-conference portion of the schedule with a 61-14 victory at Olivet College on Saturday night. Wheaton will open conference play in front of a homecoming crowd at McCully Stadium next Saturday at 1 PM against Illinois Wesleyan.
Strong second half rolls Wheaton to a 51-20 win against UW-Platteville
Wheaton, Ill. - The Wheaton football team improved to 2-0 on Saturday night with a 51-20 victory at home against UW-Platteville. Wheaton scored 35 second-half points en route to the victory. Rocky Gingg scored twice in the second half, Bryan McBroom returned an interception 78 yards for a touchdown and Tyler Langs returned a punt 80 yards to the end zone in a second half full of big plays for the Thunder.
Football opens 2010 with a 17-6 victory at Albion
Albion, Mich. - The Wheaton Thunder football team opened its season on Saturday afternoon with a 17-6 victory at Albion College. Senior tailback Rocky Gingg ran for a career-high 185 yards with a rushing touchdown on 36 carries.
Thunder football team falls to Carthage 35-30
Wheaton, Ill. - The Wheaton football team lost its regular season finale 35-30 on Saturday to Carthage College. Wheaton closes the year with a 7-3 overall record and a 4-3 mark in conference play. Carthage is now 7-3 overall and 4-3 in CCIW play.
#12-Wheaton falls at #19-Illinois Wesleyan, 20-17
Bloomington, Ill. – The 12th-ranked Wheaton football team fell to #19-Illinois Wesleyan 20-17 on Saturday in a key CCIW battle. The Titans scored all 20 of their points in the second half of today’s game, overcoming a 10-0 Wheaton lead early in the third quarter.
The Thunder football team tops Elmhurst 38-7
Wheaton, Ill. - The Thunder football team used a strong second half to earn a 38-7 victory against Elmhurst College on Saturday afternoon. Wheaton held a 10-0 lead at halftime and scored three fourth-quarter touchdowns to account for the final score.
Third-ranked Thunder football team falls at North Central 27-7
Naperville, Ill. – The third-ranked Thunder football team lost its first contest of the 2009 season on Saturday with a 27-7 defeat at #13-North Central. Wheaton is now 6-1 overall and 3-1 in CCIW play.
The fourth-ranked Thunder remains undefeated with a 41-7 victory at Millikin
Decatur, Ill. - The Thunder football team, ranked fourth in this week's D3Football.com Top 25 poll, earned a 41-7 victory at Millikin University on Saturday afternoon. With the win, Wheaton (6-0/3-0) remains undefeated on the year. Millikin is now 4-2 overall and 1-2 in CCIW play.
The Thunder football team defeats Augustana 24-17 on a late touchdown
Wheaton, Ill. - The fourth-ranked Thunder football team defeated Augustana 24-17 on Saturday afternoon in front of a large Homecoming crowd at McCully Stadium. Andy McClain caught a 26-yard touchdown pass in the end zone from Sean Norris with 18-seconds remaining to give the Thunder the go-ahead score.
#4-Ranked Thunder defeats North Park 41-6
Chicago, Ill. - The fourth-ranked Thunder football team jumped out to an early 20-0 first-quarter lead en route to a 41-6 victory at North Park University on Saturday afternoon.
Fourth-ranked Thunder ends its non-conference slate with a 32-20 victory against Hope
Wheaton, Ill. - The Thunder football team used an early 20-0 first-quarter lead en route to a 32-20 victory against Hope College on Saturday night under the lights at McCully Stadium.
The Thunder football team earns a decisive 54-3 victory against Concordia (Wis.)
Wheaton, Ill. - The Thunder football team jumped out to an early lead and never looked back on Saturday night in a decisive 54-3 victory against Concordia (Wis.).
Wheaton earns a dramatic 29-26 win at Bethel in the season-opener
Arden Hills, Minn. – The Wheaton College football team used every second, especially the final five-seconds, on Saturday to earn a 29-26 victory at Bethel University (Minn.). Bethel led 26-23, when a Wheaton drive that began at the Bethel 46-yard line with 2:11 remaining in the fourth quarter culminated in a five-yard touchdown pass from Sean Norris to Justin Zeller.
The Wheaton football team advances to NCAA Semifinal with a 45-28 victory at Franklin
Franklin, Ind. – The Wheaton College football team extended its season farther than it has ever gone thanks to a 45-28 victory at Franklin College on Saturday in the NCAA Division III Playoff Quarterfinals.
Football defeats Trine 14-0 in the First Round of the NCAA Playoffs
Angola, Ind. - The Thunder football team advanced to the Second Round of the NCAA Division III Playoffs with a 14-0 win at Trine University on Saturday afternoon. With today's First Round win at Trine, Wheaton has advanced to a Second Round meeting next Saturday against Wabash Colllege. Wabash was a 20-17 victory at Case Western in their First Round game on Saturday.
The Thunder football team defeats Carthage 51-24
Kenosha, Wis. – The Thunder football team closed out its regular season on Saturday with a 51-24 win at Carthage College. Today’s win marked the 104th career victory for Wheaton head coach Mike Swider as he has now tied Harve Chrouser for the most career wins by a Wheaton head coach. Swider has compiled a record of 104 wins, against 31 losses in his 12 seasons at the helm of the program.
The Thunder defeats Illinois Wesleyan 44-10
Wheaton, Ill. - The Thunder football team earned a 44-10 victory against Illinois Wesleyan on Saturday under cold, windy and damp conditions at McCully Stadium.
15th-ranked Wheaton drops a 37-23 decision at Elmhurst
Elmhurst, Ill. - The Wheaton football team lost a 37-23 decision at Elmhurst on Saturday afternoon. Wheaton falls to 6-2 overall and 3-2 in the CCIW and Elmhurst is now 6-2 overall and 3-2 in league play.
Fourth-ranked Thunder falls to #7-North Central, 44-21
Wheaton, Ill. - The Thunder football team lost its first contest of the season on Saturday in a 44-21 loss to North Central. Wheaton entered the game ranked fourth in this week's D3Football.com Top-25 and North Central was ranked seventh in the same poll.
The fourth-ranked Thunder defeats Millikin 37-15
Wheaton, Ill. - The Thunder football team, ranked fourth in this week's D3Football.com Top-25, defeated Millikin 37-15 on Saturday night at McCully Stadium. Wheaton is now 6-0 overall and 3-0 in the CCIW, while Millikin falls to 2-4 overall and 0-3 in league play.
Sixth-ranked Wheaton remains undefeated with a 26-14 win at Augustana
Rock Island, Ill. - The Thunder football team remained undefeated with a 26-14 win at Augustana on Saturday afternoon. Wheaton out-scored the Vikings 13-0 in the second half to earn the win as Augustana led the guest 14-13 at halftime.
Sixth-ranked Thunder opens conference play in a 56-28 win against North Park
Wheaton, Ill. - The Thunder football team, ranked sixth in this week's D3football.com Top-25 poll, opened conference play on Saturday with a 56-28 victory against North Park University in front of a large Homecoming crowd. Today's win marked the 100th career victory in the 12-year coaching tenure of head coach Mike Swider .
#7-Thunder closes its non-conference schedule with a 47-7 win at Hope
Holland, Mich. – The Wheaton College football team earned a 47-7 win at Hope College on Saturday night under the lights at Hope’s Holland Municipal Stadium. The Thunder, ranked seventh in this week’s D3Football.com Top-25 , improves to 3-0 on the year.
10th-ranked Thunder earns a 48-3 win at Concordia (Wis.)
Mequon, Wis. – The 10th-ranked Wheaton football team played solid overall football on Saturday afternoon en route to a 48-3 road win at Concordia University (Wis.).
#17-Wheaton defeats #5-Bethel 10-7, under wet conditions in the season opener
Wheaton, Ill. - The Wheaton football team opened its 2008 season on Saturday with a 10-7 victory against Bethel University under rainy conditions at McCully Stadium. Wheaton entered the game ranked 17th in this week's D3Football.com and Bethel was ranked fifth in the same poll.
Thunder football team falls 18-14 at Illinois Wesleyan
Bloomington, Ill. - The Wheaton football team lost an 18-14 decision at Illinois Wesleyan on Saturday in the regular season finale.
#4-Thunder football team falls in a 35-27 loss to Carthage
Wheaton, Ill. – The fourth-ranked Thunder football team was handed its first defeat of the season in a 35-27 loss to Carthage College on Saturday afternoon. Wheaton will conclude the regular season next Saturday in a 1 PM kickoff at Illinois Wesleyan.
#5-Thunder football team earns a 48-7 win at Elmhurst
Elmhurst, Ill. - The Thunder football team remained undefeated with a 48-7 win at Elmhurst on Saturday. Wheaton, ranked fifth in the most recent AFCA Division III Coaches Poll, improves to 8-0 overall and 5-0 in the CCIW.
#5-Football team defeats North Park 48-12
Wheaton, Ill. – The Wheaton football team remained undefeated on Saturday night with a 48-12 win against North Park. Wheaton tallied 476 yards of offense, with 277 passing yards and 199 rushing yards.
#5-Wheaton holds off Augustana in a 28-24 win at home
Wheaton, Ill. – The Thunder football team rallied in the fourth quarter for the second straight week to earn a 28-24 win against Augustana in front of a full home crowd on Saturday night.
#4-Ranked Thunder rallies to defeat North Central 28-24
Naperville, Ill. - The Fourth-ranked Thunder football team rallied from a 17-0 halftime deficit to earn a 28-24 win at North Central on Saturday. Sophomore Sean Norris threw a 43-yard touchdown pass to Noah Dreyer with 1:41 left in the game to give Wheaton its only lead of the game.
Sixth-ranked Thunder open CCIW play with a 29-7 Homecoming win against Millikin
Wheaton, Ill. - The Thunder football team opened conference play on Saturday with a 29-7 win against Millikin at McCully Stadium.
#6-Thunder football team defeats Hope 42-7
Wheaton, Ill. - The Thunder football team, ranked sixth in this week's American Football Coaches Association Division III Top 25, defeated Hope College 42-7 on Saturday night at McCully Stadium
10th-Ranked football team defeats Washington (Mo.) 55-14
St. Louis, Mo. – The Thunder football team, ranked 10th in this week’s D3Football.com Top 25 Poll, was a 48-14 victor at Washington University (Mo.) on Saturday afternoon. Today’s win was the 16th consecutive non-conference win for Wheaton in regular season action.
10th-Ranked Thunder football team opens 2007 with a 28-10 win at Albion
Albion, Mich. - The Wheaton College football team, ranked 10th in this week's D3Football.com Top 25, opened its 2007 campaign with a 28-10 win at Albion College. Wheaton scored 14 first-quarter points and led the Britons 21-0 at halftime.
20th-Ranked Thunder earns a 52-3 win at Carthage
Kenosha, Wis. (11/4) – The Wheaton Thunder football team, ranked 20th in Division III by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), earned a 52-3 victory at CCIW rival Carthage College on Saturday afternoon. Wheaton improves to 8-1 on the season and 5-1 in the CCIW; while Carthage is now 6-3 overall and 3-3 in conference play.
Football team shuts out Elmhurst 34-0
Wheaton, Ill. (10/28) – The Wheaton football team earned a convincing 34-0 victory against Elmhurst College on Saturday afternoon at home. Today's win marked Wheaton's first shutout since the Thunder blanked North Park 52-0 last year and was the first time Elmhurst has been shut out by an opponent since 2002.
#10-Ranked Thunder football team falls at Augustana, 17-14
Rock Island, Ill. (10/14) – The Thunder football team took its first loss of the season on Saturday in a 17-14 defeat at Augustana College. Today's defeat was Wheaton's first loss in Rock Island since 1998. Augustana improves to 4-2 overall and 3-0 in conference play. Wheaton falls to 5-1 on the season and 2-1 in conference play. The Thunder will return to action next Saturday in a 1 PM kickoff at North Park.
#21-Ranked Thunder win fourth straight with a 20-7 victory at Millikin
Decatur, Ill. ( 9/30) – The Thunder football team earned its fourth consecutive victory on Saturday with a 20-7 win at Millikin University. Wheaton, ranked 21st in the most recent D3Football.com Top 25 Poll, improves to 4-0 overall and 1-0 in the CCIW. Millikin falls to 1-3 overall and 0-1 in league play. The Thunder will host North Central next Saturday at 1 PM as a part of Wheaton 's Homecoming festivities. Saturday's game will be the 88 th annual meeting for “Little Brass Bell” that is on the line every year when the Thunder meets the Cardinals.
#21-Ranked Thunder topples Hope 35-21
Holland, Mich. (9/23) – The Wheaton Thunder football team used an early lead and solid play at critical times in a 35-21 win under damp and overcast conditions at Hope College on Saturday afternoon. The win against the Flying Dutchmen was the 14 th consecutive regular season, non-conference victory for Wheaton. Wheaton, ranked 21st in this week's D3Football.com Top 25, improves to 3-0 on the season. The Thunder will open CCIW play next Saturday in a 1 PM kickoff at Millikin University. Hope falls to 0-3 on the year.
The Thunder football team opens 2006 season with an impressive 29-7 victory against Albion
Wheaton , Ill. – The Wheaton College football team opened its 2006 season in impressive fashion with a 29-7 victory against Albion College on Saturday night under the lights in front of an overflow crowd at McCully Field. The hosts utilized a stifling defense and a balanced offensive attack to pick up the victory. Albion tallied 222 yards of offense, with just 10 rushing yards. The Thunder offense collected 330 yards, with an impressive balance of 184 rushing yards and 146 passing yards. Wheaton (1-0) will host Washington University next Saturday at 1 PM. Albion falls to 1-1 on the season.