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How Ranked NCAA Division III Teams Did In Week 8

How Ranked NCAA Division III Teams Did In Week 8

See how the Division III Top 25 fared in Week 8, including Endicott's 86-0 shutout, UW-Whitewater's dominant win and WashU's upset loss.

Oct 25, 2026 by Allen Catour
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Week 8 of NCAA Division III football delivered dominant performances and several results that could shake up the national rankings.

No. 10 Endicott College Football put together one of the most lopsided wins of the weekend, shutting out Nichols 86-0. No. 7 WashU kept their undefeated record alive against Wabash College, while No. 20 Salisbury University fell to Montclair State. At the same time, No. 4 UW-Whitewater and No. 5 North Central Football each scored more than 60 points in convincing victories.

With the regular season moving toward November, every result matters as teams look to strengthen their postseason resumes.

Here's how every ranked NCAA Division III football team fared in Week 8.

Top 10

  • No. 1 Wheaton: Bye.
  • No. 2 UW-Platteville: Defeated UW-Oshkosh 38-6.
  • No. 3 St. John's: Defeated Carleton 49-10.
  • No. 4 UW-Whitewater: Defeated UW-Stevens Point 63-0.
  • No. 5 North Central: Defeated Carroll (Wisconsin) 62-7.
  • No. 6 Hardin-Simmons: Defeated Nelson 52-0.
  • No. 7 WashU: Defeated Wabash 27-17.
  • No. 8 Christopher Newport: Defeated VTSU Castleton 63-6.
  • No. 9 Hope: Defeated Alma 38-3.
  • No. 10 Endicott: Defeated Nichols 86-0.

11-20

  • No. 11 Cortland: Defeated St. John Fisher 28-20.
  • No. 12 John Carroll: Defeated Wooster 69-23.
  • No. 13 Wartburg: Defeated Dubuque 33-14.
  • No. 14 Mary Hardin-Baylor: Defeated McMurry 26-14.
  • No. 15 Trinity (Texas): Defeated Millsaps 28-21.
  • No. 16 Bethel (Minnesota): Defeated Macalester 47-3.
  • No. 17 UW-River Falls: Defeated UW-Eau Claire 59-22.
  • No. 18 Baldwin Wallace: Defeated Otterbein 63-16.
  • No. 19 Berry: Defeated Maryville (Tennessee) 27-7.
  • No. 20 Salisbury: Lost to Montclair State 24-14.

21-25

  • No. 21 Susquehanna: Defeated Wilkes 36-15.
  • No. 22 DePauw: Defeated Wittenberg 31-0.
  • No. 23 Calvin: Defeated Albion 52-20.
  • No. 24 Lake Forest: Bye.
  • No. 25 Ursinus: Lost to Franklin & Marshall 35-17.

What Were The Biggest Results From Week 8?

Endicott Shuts Out Nichols 86-0

No. 10 Endicott delivered one of the most dominant performances of Week 8, shutting out Nichols 86-0. 

The Gulls' explosive performance keeps their strong season moving as they continue to compete among the top teams in Division III.

WashU Holds Off Wabash To Stay Unbeaten

No. 7 WashU protected its unbeaten record with a 27-17 victory over Wabash. The Bears entered the matchup at 6-0 and improve to 7-0 with the win.

The victory keeps WashU firmly in the national rankings conversation as the season progresses and teams continue to jockey for playoff positioning.

UW-Whitewater Rolls To Shutout Win

No. 4 UW-Whitewater continued its unbeaten season with a 63-0 victory over UW-Stevens Point. 

The Warhawks' dominant performance on both sides of the ball reinforced their place among the leading contenders in Division III.

North Central Scores 62 Points

No. 5 North Central overwhelmed Carroll (Wisconsin) 62-7. 

The Cardinals produced another high-scoring performance to maintain their position near the top of the national rankings.

Christopher Newport Dominates Castleton

No. 8 Christopher Newport defeated VTSU Castleton 63-6 to remain unbeaten. 

The Captains continue to build momentum as the regular season approaches its final weeks.

Montclair State Upsets Salisbury

Montclair State picked up a notable win, defeating No. 20 Salisbury 24-14. 

Salisbury entered the matchup with a 5-1 record, but the loss deals a blow to its standing among the nation's ranked teams.

John Carroll Puts Up 69 Points

No. 12 John Carroll delivered another offensive showcase, defeating Wooster 69-23. 

The Blue Streaks' 69-point performance was one of the highest totals among ranked teams in Week 8.

Hardin-Simmons Records Shutout

No. 6 Hardin-Simmons blanked Nelson 52-0 to continue its strong season. 

The Cowboys entered Week 8 unbeaten and added another decisive victory to their resume.

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