https://www.d3football.com en-us https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/midwest/2017/illinois-wesleyan-giant-killers Illinois Wesleyan's season started with an upset of a perennial national power. The momentum fueled a CCIW co-championship run and playoff berth. Now, the Titans aim to build on their success by stringing together some postseason wins. More in Around the Midwest. Tue, 14 Nov 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/midwest/2017/illinois-wesleyan-giant-killers https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/midwest/2017/st-norbert-mwc-revenge A suffocating defense has carried St. Norbert to its golden opportunity. A win in the MWC championship game over Monmouth would send the Green Knights back to the playoffs for the fourth time in six seasons. More in Around the Midwest. Tue, 07 Nov 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/midwest/2017/st-norbert-mwc-revenge https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/midwest/2017/north-central-cciw The CCIW is especially deep this year. North Central is the only team that controls its own destiny, but the Cardinals know that the next two weeks won't be easy. More in Around the Midwest. Wed, 01 Nov 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/midwest/2017/north-central-cciw https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/midwest/2017/lakeland-line You can't have a prolific offense without a cohesive offensive line. Lakeland has both, a big reason why the Muskies are in the driver's seat for the NACC title. More in Around the Midwest. Tue, 24 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/midwest/2017/lakeland-line https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/midwest/2017/monmouth-reloads The Scots won 26 games over the past three seasons, but understand that 2017 is a whole new ballgame. That, plus a look ahead to a vital HCAC showdown, highlight this week's Around the Midwest. Tue, 17 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/midwest/2017/monmouth-reloads https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/midwest/2017/millikin-upset Millikin notched a huge CCIW win over Wheaton on Saturday. The Big Blue now want to prove that this season's team is more than a one-game wonder. More in Around the Midwest. Tue, 10 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/midwest/2017/millikin-upset https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/midwest/2017/battle-tested-benedictine The Eagles learned from their grueling non-conference slate. Now they have their sights set on claiming a NACC title. More in Around the Midwest. Wed, 04 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/midwest/2017/battle-tested-benedictine https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/midwest/2017/midwest-best Three players from the region are leading the nation in their respective categories through Week 4. Players from this region lead Division III in rushing, passing, and sacks. Now, their teams need to convert those individual stats into more team victories. Thu, 28 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/midwest/2017/midwest-best https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/midwest/2017/rose-hulman-focused-2017 Rose-Hulman had its first taste of the playoffs in 2016. That just made the Fightin' Engineers hungry for more. Now that they know what it takes, they know how hard it will be to get back. More in Around the Midwest. Wed, 20 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/midwest/2017/rose-hulman-focused-2017 https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/midwest/2017/valdivia-reloads Lake Forest's Joey Valdivia had a breakout 2016 season. That's in the past, and he's already on pace to have an even more impressive 2017. More in Around the Midwest. Wed, 13 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/midwest/2017/valdivia-reloads https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/midwest/2017/illinois-wesleyan-titanic-upset Illinois Wesleyan proved that anything is possible, pulling off Week 1's biggest shocker. Now the Titans aim to combine preparation, confidence, and belief throughout the season. More in Around the Midwest. Wed, 06 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/midwest/2017/illinois-wesleyan-titanic-upset