d3 football

Bears football falls 27-20 to No. 25 Wheaton in blow to playoff hopes

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.

and | Junior Sports Editor and Contributing Writer

‘Our playoffs start this week’: Football to host No. 25 Wheaton in pivotal game

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?

| Junior Sports Editor

Football defeats Elmhurst 49-10, setting up crucial end-of-season stretch

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.

| Junior Sports Editor

Football to join North Coast Athletic Conference for 2026 season

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

| Junior Sports Editor

Run game shines in football’s 65-16 crushing of Carthage

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. 

and | Junior Sports Editor and Contributing Writer

Bear Breakdown: WashU athletes stay busy during fall break

Here’s everything you need to know about WashU sports from the week of Sept. 30-Oct. 6.

| Managing Sports Editor

Football suffers first defeat of the season, falls 49-9 to No. 1 North Central

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. 

and | Junior Sports Editor and Staff Writer

Football dominates Carroll 35-7 in home opener

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.

and | Junior Sports Editor and Contributing Writer

Bear Breakdown: Football starts season with victory, and volleyball defeats top-five opponent

Here’s everything you need to know about WashU sports from the week of Sep. 2-8.

| Junior Sports Editor

WashU football loses CCIW associate membership, to leave conference before 2026 season

The College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) has revoked the Washington University football team’s associate membership, a CCIW spokesman confirmed to Student Life Friday, Sep. 6. WashU will remain an associate member of the conference until the 2025 season concludes.

| Junior Sports Editor

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