North Central College Football
North Central College is an NCAA Division III football program in the CCIW, based in Naperville, IL. The 2026 record stands at 7-1. The Cooper Predictor rates North Central College at +48.6, No. 2 of 246 D-III teams and No. 1 of 9 in the CCIW. The model projects a 9-1 finish, with Playoff Odds of 89.7%. The model's pre-game picks are 7-1 in North Central College games this season. Most recent result: beat Carthage 55-3 on Oct 31. Next up: at Millikin on Nov 7 — the model projects North Central College 59-6, giving North Central College a 100% chance to win.
Open North Central College in Cooper Predictor U →Updated Nov 2, 2026 · power ratings compare teams within NCAA Division III.
2026 schedule, predictions & results
| Date | Opponent | Projection | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5 | vs Bethel (MN) | W 38-27 81% ✓ | W 44-21 |
| Sep 12 | @ Wartburg | W 38-13 93% ✓ | W 26-20 |
| Sep 19 | @ North Park | W 56-0 100% ✓ | W 45-10 |
| Oct 3 | vs Augustana (IL) | W 45-10 98% ✓ | W 35-7 |
| Oct 10 | vs Wheaton (IL) | W 31-20 81% ✗ | L 10-13 |
| Oct 17 | @ Elmhurst | W 49-0 100% ✓ | W 74-2 |
| Oct 24 | @ Carroll (WI) | W 42-3 99% ✓ | W 62-7 |
| Oct 31 | vs Carthage | W 48-0 100% ✓ | W 55-3 |
| Nov 7 | @ Millikin | W 59-6 100% | — |
| Nov 14 | vs Illinois Wesleyan | W 45-10 98% | — |
Projection = the model's pick, projected score and North Central College's win probability. For games already played it is the pick frozen before kickoff, with ✓ or ✗ beside it — every pick stays public.
CCIW by power rating
| # | Team | 2026 | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Central College | 7-1 | +48.6 |
| 2 |  Wheaton (IL) | 8-0 | +40.1 |
| 3 |  Illinois Wesleyan | 6-2 | +16.4 |
| 4 |  Augustana (IL) | 4-4 | +16.4 |
| 5 |  Carroll (WI) | 4-5 | +1.7 |
| 6 |  North Park | 2-6 | 0 |
| 7 |  Carthage | 3-5 | -5.5 |
| 8 |  Millikin | 4-5 | -5.6 |
| 9 |  Elmhurst | 1-7 | -26.2 |
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