Kickoff: 1:00 PM CT
Venue: Tucci Stadium, Bloomington, Illinois (Capacity: ~3,500)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / CCIW Network
Weather Forecast (Bloomington, IL)
Temperature: ~74°F (23°C) at kickoff, cooling into the upper 60s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Partly sunny, light winds (5–8 mph)
Impact: Excellent early fall football weather; no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Elmhurst Bluejays (CCIW):
QB Michael Campbell (ankle) – Probable.
RB Jordan Reyes (hamstring) – Questionable.
LB Ethan Wallace (shoulder) – Out.
Illinois Wesleyan Titans (CCIW):
QB Tyler Smith (starter, 4 TDs, 2 INTs through 2 games) – Healthy.
RB Chris Johnson (knee) – Probable.
WR Evan Miller (concussion protocol) – Doubtful.
Key Player Matchups
QB Michael Campbell (Elmhurst) vs. IWU Secondary
Campbell’s ability to extend plays and throw deep will test the Titans’ defensive backs.
RB Jordan Reyes (Elmhurst) vs. IWU Front Seven
If active, Reyes’ downhill running could help Elmhurst control tempo.
QB Tyler Smith (IWU) vs. Elmhurst Pass Rush
Smith has been efficient but must avoid turnovers against an aggressive Bluejays front.
RB Chris Johnson (IWU) vs. Elmhurst Linebackers
Johnson’s ability to grind out yards between the tackles will be key to sustaining drives.
Recent Team Form
Elmhurst Bluejays (0–2, CCIW)
9/6/25: L 34–30 vs. Rockford
9/13/25: L 42–14 @ Millikin
Trend: Offense averaging 22 PPG; defense allowing 38 PPG.
Illinois Wesleyan Titans (1–1, CCIW)
9/6/25: L 28–21 @ Wheaton (IL)
9/13/25: W 42–10 @ Carthage
Trend: Offense averaging 31.5 PPG; defense allowing 19 PPG.
Series History
Illinois Wesleyan has historically dominated the series.
Last meeting (2024): IWU defeated Elmhurst 38–7.
IWU has won 9 of the last 10 meetings.
Elmhurst’s last win in the series came in 2012.
Betting Trends
Elmhurst:
1–4 ATS in last 5 games.
4 of last 5 games have gone over the total.
0–5 SU in last 5 road games.
Illinois Wesleyan:
3–2 ATS in last 5 games.
3 of last 5 games have gone under the total.
4–1 SU in last 5 home games.
Head-to-Head: IWU has covered in 4 of the last 5 meetings.
Game Odds
Elmhurst Bluejays 51.5
Illinois Wesleyan Titans – 17.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
