The Bears defeated Augustana 45-24 on Nov. 16, finishing their regular season schedule and commemorating Senior Day with a meaningful victory. The 2024 Bears finished their regular season with an 8-2 record, becoming the ninth team in program history to win at least eight games. 

Pressured deep into the backfield on a first down try, Moore found senior running back Ken Hamilton open. Hamilton ran 25 yards after the catch for a first down. Two plays later, he ran into the end zone to give WashU the lead with just 48 seconds left. The Bears held that lead, defeating North Park 28-21 on Nov. 9.

The Bears’ offense didn’t look back, defeating Millikin 70-21 on Nov. 2. The Bears set a program record with 769 yards of total offense, breaking the previous mark of 726 yards set against Grinnell College in 1948.

Bears football lost 27-20 to No. 25 Wheaton on Saturday, Oct. 26. They entered the fourth quarter down 27-3, nearly riding a wave of late momentum to mount a stunning comeback.

Playoff implications. Two of the premier D-III football teams in the country. A Saturday afternoon at Francis Olympic Field. What more could you ask for?

The Bears carried their opening momentum throughout the game and defeated Elmhurst University 49-10. With the win, WashU improved to a 5-1 record ahead of a crucial end-of-season stretch.

WashU’s addition to the NCAC makes it one of the premier conferences in Division III football.

Ware’s breakout performance helped lead the WashU football team to a 65-16 win over Carthage College on Oct. 12. WashU’s running backs combined for 469 rushing yards and six touchdowns in their blowout victory. 

On Sept. 28, the Bears once again allowed seven Cardinals touchdowns. This year, though, the Bears tripled their score, losing to North Central 49-9. 

With their 35-7 routing of Carroll on Sept. 21, the Bears improved to 2-0 record and maintained their undefeated streak against their conference rival in the opening game of College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) play.