FB: College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

USee · **Today** at 03:10:05 PM

Wheaton had a sluggish game against Augie. Game was tied 6-6 at half and 13-13 at the end of 3 before the Thunder scored a couple more times. Thunder defense continues to control games a majority of the time while the offense is inconsistent at best. When Forcucci is good, they are tough. When he's not, they struggle to convert 3rd downs and redzone chances. Wheaton's defense will keep them in most games in the playoffs. Their ability to go deep will very much hinge on the play of Forcucci and the offense.

Jimmy Makuh make Augie a very dangerous team. He is one of the better QB's in the division. Big arm, decisive, knows where to go with the ball. Wheaton never got to him but did give him some problems late. Angie's lack of a run game is a limiting factor for Makuh. If he was healthy all year they would have had some different outcomes.

USee · **Today** at 03:13:32 PM

Quote from: CarollFan on October 25, 2026, 08:58:02 AMUpdated NPI's.

https://d3datacast.com/npi/fb/

Both Wheaton and NCC NPI's increased, NCC's increased a little over 3 points.
Wheaton still #2.
NCC #19, at-large bid #6. Expect NCC's NPI to end up higher.

Wheaton's NPI should only change as a product of their opponents movement since both of their remaining games are against teams with NPI's that can't help them. Whether Wheaton finishes in the top 2 depends on the schedule and results of the teams in the top 4-5 I would guess?

CarollFan · Last Edit: **Today** at 03:54:48 PM by CarollFan

Quote from: USee on Today at 03:13:32 PM
Quote from: CarollFan on October 25, 2026, 08:58:02 AMUpdated NPI's.

https://d3datacast.com/npi/fb/

Both Wheaton and NCC NPI's increased, NCC's increased a little over 3 points.
Wheaton still #2.
NCC #19, at-large bid #6. Expect NCC's NPI to end up higher.

Wheaton's NPI should only change as a product of their opponents movement since both of their remaining games are against teams with NPI's that can't help them. Whether Wheaton finishes in the top 2 depends on the schedule and results of the teams in the top 4-5 I would guess?

Yes, NCAA hasn't released their update yet but Datacast guys do their own calculations which usually mirror the NCAA. Here's what they calculated after this past week.

https://d3datacast.com/npi/fb/

Keep an eye on Cortland, if they go undefeated they have a chance to move up.
UWW beating UWP on the road would be huge for their NPI.
Also Wheaton fans should cheer for Mount Union this week to beat undefeated BW unless you don't want to see them again.😀