Illinois Wesleyan overwhelmed North Park 59-20 in its home finale, building a 35-0 lead and improving to 7-2 for its best season since 2018. The Titans’ offense produced touchdowns through the air and on the ground, while a fourth-quarter fake punt added a score.

By the Numbers
  • Illinois Wesleyan outgained North Park in total offense: 462 yards to 291.
  • The Titans completed 18 of 22 passes and converted 5 of 7 third downs.
  • Kyle Beaty threw for 229 yards and three touchdowns; Dermot Smyth rushed for 63 yards and three scores.
  • Illinois Wesleyan is 7-2 overall and 5-2 in the CCIW; North Park fell to 2-7 and 2-5.
State of Play
  • The Titans have one regular-season game remaining: a road matchup with No. 5 North Central on Nov. 14.
  • Kickoff is scheduled for noon in Naperville.
Bottom Line

Illinois Wesleyan enters its regular-season finale with momentum and its strongest record since 2018, but faces a major test against nationally ranked North Central.