WHEATON, Ill. – The Elmhurst University football team fell to Wheaton College, 52-0, on Saturday afternoon at McCully Stadium.
The Thunder jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter, before adding 11 points in the second frame to take a 25-0 advantage into halftime. Wheaton (9-0, 7-0 CCIW) extended its lead with 20 points in the third quarter and added a final touchdown in the fourth to remain unbeaten on the year.
Offensively,
Justin Carlson completed 13 passes for 79 yards.
Antonio Russell led the Bluejays with three receptions for 22 yards, while
David Monteilh and
Andrew Fox each added two catches.
Joseph Leibrandt led Elmhurst (1-8, 0-7) on the ground with 13 carries for 13 yards.
Defensively,
Jayvon King paced the Bluejays with 10 total tackles, including a sack for a loss of 10 yards.
Marc Tchapda added six tackles, two tackles for loss and a sack, while
Deontae Dixon II recorded Elmhurst's lone interception, returning it 34 yards.
Up Next: The Blue and White wrap up the 2026 season in Chicago, Ill. against North Park University on Saturday, Nov. 14. Kickoff is scheduled for 12 p.m. from the Holmgren Athletic Complex.
