Interesting that they would have an exhibition after the regular season started. Did this count as a game for UIS? 

Quote from: CarollFan on November 09, 2026, 12:07:48 AMSo I took a look at which teams indicated in my previous message are in if they win but out if they lose.

Then in Logan's tool I tried what are IWU's chances if they win and 2 NESCAC teams, Amherst and Wesleyan lose and IWU's chances jumped to 92%.

Then I tried Amherst and Hope losing and IWU's chances jumped to 100%. I think Hope losing really helps because Hope is playing Trine and IWU beat Trine.

Wesleyan and Hope losing gives IWU a 100% chance too.

Then I just tried what if just Hope loses and IWU has a 100% chance to get in.

This is based on IWU beating NCC.

I wonder what IWU chances would look like without the Millikin loss.  Would an 8-2 IWU team with a win at Millikin and loss to North Central have a chance?

If and when some combination of the Wheaton, North Central, UW-W, and UW-P play the defenses will make the earth shake and points will be hard to come by.  They are all outstanding on that side of the ball.

UW-RF might not be far behind. 

Quote from: CarollFan on November 05, 2026, 08:16:13 PMI know the last time we discussed game notes and 2 deep roster for IWU it caused some back and forth.

The last couple home games the game notes had #11 Kyle Beaty listed #1 QB.

This weeks game notes have #2 Dermot Smyth listed #1 QB.

https://www.iwusports.com/documents/2026/11/4/09GameNotes26_NorthPark.pdf

He played in their last game before the bye week. 

Quote from: blue_jays on November 05, 2026, 02:13:26 PM

Quote from: CarollFan on November 05, 2026, 09:35:42 AMDoes the winner of the UWW @ UWP game move to #1 in the top 25? That's a big win either way.

They should. I'm still not convinced Wheaton is a #1 type team, and the Augie game confirmed my doubts. WIAC looks as dangerous as ever.

WIAC is wicked.  Defenses are top notch this year.  We will see how it pans out on the field but it is going to be tough to keep a WIAC out of the Stagg Bowl this year again.

I would say WashU is a better team this year than they were last year.  More experienced.

Quote from: CarollFan on November 05, 2026, 09:35:42 AMDoes the winner of the UWW @ UWP game move to #1 in the top 25? That's a big win either way.

I think so.  They are possibly the two best teams in D3 right now. 

Quote from: USee on November 04, 2026, 03:25:31 PMSo Washu is #6 in the NPI rankings and #8 in the D3.com poll. Did they just transform into a juggernaut since last year or did the perennial 3rd-4th best team in the CCIW (unranked during most of that time) benefit from trading CCIW opponents for NCAC opponents? I hope they get to play NCC or Wheaton in the playoffs so we can find out.

Both.  I am sure it is nice to not have to play NC and Wheaton this year.

This is also a team that WashU has been building up to. 3.5 year starter in Levi Moore at QB and a lot of returners on both sides of the ball. 

They have solid wins again JCU and DePauw who have been consistently ranked in Top 25.  Both of those game were at home which helps a ton as teams travel to St. Louis for the first time. 

Solid win again Wabash.

I am sure the teams below Wheaton and NC are glad to have WashU gone as far as the Isthmus bowl race is concerned as it usually went through WashU before.

Long term but does this move weaken the CCIW as is strengthens the NCAC.  WashU was a solid program and had a slightly different style of play than the norm. 

Quote from: USee on November 04, 2026, 03:21:34 PMWheaton played sluggishly and Augie played great. Makuh led them easily down the field for the two scores but then struggled in the second half. Augie also had zero run game with Ledlum out. Wheaton's defense made a few mental, coverage, mistakes that helped Augie on their two scoring drives but Augie made some great plays.

Wheaton's offense was inconsistent and made a few drive stopping mistakes and Augies defense did a great job limiting Wheaton's rushing attack. Augie played a lot of one on one on the perimeter and Wheaton took a bunch of shots, connecting on 2-3 ultimately.

Thanks.  Augie really missed Makuh while he was out and they are a good team.

Credit to Wheaton for getting the job done on a day like that.  When a team is highly ranked outsiders expect every game to be a 50 point effort.  It's not that easy.

I did not see any of Wheaton-Augustana game.  Did Augie play really well?  Wheaton struggle on offense?

Combination of all? 

Millikin is a dangerous team now.  Very athletic on offense and defense. 

Wesleyan forgot the Cardinal Rule to not agree to night games on the road.

WBB in the CCIW is pretty rough right now.  Even in a rebuilding year I think IWU is way out in front.  Just from my observing over the years they general level of athleticism seems to have gone down. 

North Central is outstanding on defense but you have to admit their offense is not its usual self.

We will see how things develop over the next month.

Quote from: devildog29 on October 14, 2026, 07:49:28 AM

Quote from: USee on October 13, 2026, 11:04:02 PMMaybe he graduates. He could also save 1-2 classes and complete his degree in December.

I have no idea what the financial situation looks like in the Smyth household, but IWU and likely most CCIW schools tuition make this a pretty unfeasible option.  It would be one thing if IWU offered grad school classes, but to pay for additional semesters of undergrad for no reason other than to extend your football career at CCIW tuition rates isn't the most sound financial decision.  I'm too lazy to look up WIAC tuition rates, but I suspect it's an apples to watermelons comparison.

Smith is graduating at semester I believe and has an Accounting job lined up for the future.  He was on the Q-cast about a month ago talking about it.

I'm glad to see WashU have success. I had a kid attend WashU and have seen them play a lot the last 4 years.

They have a good style of play and I think it is giving their new opponents some problems. They still have some tough road games ahead.

And if you follow WashU you know they have had some slow starts on the road in the CCIW years.