Venue & Logistics
Location: Art Keller Field, Kenosha, Wisconsin (home of Carthage College Firebirds)
Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM CT (2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT)
Conference: College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) – both teams are league rivals
Weather Forecast (Kenosha, WI)
Temperature: ~67°F (19°C) at kickoff
Conditions: Partly sunny with scattered clouds
Winds: 6–10 mph from the west
Precipitation: ~15% chance of light showers
Impact: Mild fall conditions, no major disruptions expected
Injury Report (as of latest updates)
Illinois Wesleyan Titans: No major reported injuries; QB depth remains a watchpoint after a physical win over Elmhurst.
Carthage Firebirds: No confirmed long-term absences; defensive line rotation expected after a tough outing vs. North Central.
(Note: DIII programs often release limited injury details, so official confirmations may be sparse.)
Key Player Matchups
Quarterback Play:
Illinois Wesleyan: QB led a 42–6 rout of Elmhurst (Sept 20, 2025) after a competitive 27–18 loss to Central (Iowa) (Sept 6, 2025). Passing attack has been efficient.
Carthage: QB struggled in a 62–0 loss to North Central (Sept 20, 2025) but showed flashes in a 51–40 shootout loss to Lakeland (Sept 7, 2025).
Running Game:
Illinois Wesleyan: RB corps has been steady, producing multiple TDs in the Elmhurst win.
Carthage: Ground game has been inconsistent, but managed 200+ yards vs. Lakeland.
Defensive Edge:
Illinois Wesleyan: Defense forced turnovers and held Elmhurst to just 6 points.
Carthage: Defense has been porous, conceding 62 to North Central and 51 to Lakeland.
Recent Team Form
Illinois Wesleyan Titans (1–1 in 2025)
L 18–27 vs. Central (Iowa) (Sept 6)
W 42–6 vs. Elmhurst (Sept 20)
Mixed form: Offense improving, defense stout in Week 2
Carthage Firebirds (0–2 in 2025)
L 40–51 vs. Lakeland (Sept 7)
L 0–62 @ North Central (Sept 20)
Struggles: Winless, defense conceding 56.5 points per game
Series History
All-time head-to-head: Illinois Wesleyan has dominated recent meetings
2024: Illinois Wesleyan 35 – 0 Carthage
2023: Illinois Wesleyan 34 – 7 Carthage
Trend: Illinois Wesleyan has won the last two meetings by a combined 62 points.
Betting Trends
Illinois Wesleyan is 1–1 ATS (against the spread) in 2025
Carthage is 0–2 ATS this season
The Under has hit in 2 of Illinois Wesleyan’s last 3 games
Carthage has failed to cover in 5 of its last 6 CCIW games
Illinois Wesleyan has covered in 4 of its last 6 CCIW games
Historical Betting Results
2024: Illinois Wesleyan (-10.5) covered in a 35–0 win (Total: Under 47.5)
2023: Illinois Wesleyan (-7.5) covered in a 34–7 win (Total: Under 49.5)
Totals: Both prior matchups finished Under the posted totals
Game Odds
Illinois Wesleyan Titans – 14
Carthage Firebirds 50.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
