Washington University (St. Louis)
8-3 2025 finalThe Bears of St. Louis, who have played football since 1887 at Francis Field — site of the 1904 Olympics — a nationally elite research university that competes as a CCIW football affiliate and wins at a high clip.
The Bears are in the woods.
The Bears of St. Louis, who have played football since 1887 at Francis Field — site of the 1904 Olympics — a nationally elite research university that competes as a CCIW football affiliate and wins at a high clip.
Secure a lasting conference home and turn a high-winning modern program into deep Division III playoff runs.
Offseason
69 days
until kickoff · Sun Aug 30 · 17:00 UTC
The 2026 Outlook
Washington University (St. Louis) sits 3rd in the CCIW and 46th of 240 in the CFB Zeitgeist — on the at-large bubble — the conference title is the surer route.
| Team | Conf | Overall | Index | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Central College | 9-0 | 14-1 | 76.9 |
| 2 | Wheaton | 8-1 | 11-3 | 68.7 |
| 3 | Washington University (St. Louis) | 7-2 | 8-3 | 60.8 |
| 4 | Augustana (IL) | 6-3 | 7-3 | 59.9 |
| 5 | Illinois Wesleyan | 4-5 | 4-6 | 48.8 |
| 6 | Carroll University (WI) | 4-5 | 4-6 | 48.3 |
| 7 | Carthage | 3-6 | 4-6 | 47.7 |
| 8 | North Park | 2-7 | 3-7 | 44.3 |
Win the CCIW for the automatic berth into the 40-team NCAA Division III bracket. Miss it and the path is an at-large bid, selected by NPI — the metric the CFB Index mirrors. Six wins survive the bracket to the Stagg Bowl.
Signature win 49-0 over Rhodes College; toughest day 14-44 against North Central College.
The Pulse on Washington University (St. Louis)
What moved it — offseason · last 30 days
Aspiration Ladder
Brief Part III §33.4 · Washington University (St. Louis)
The baseline for a successful season.
The primary goal and national bracket path.
One of 32 national tournament entries.
The Division III national championship game.
Washington University (St. Louis) · Next-Season Outcome Band
Floor / Base / Ceiling
Variance assumed at ±2 wins from last-season record. Replace with the season-path projection once preview data is built.
Who We Are
Home-Field Advantage · Washington University (St. Louis) · 2018-present
Above-Average
75% home win rate vs 80% on the road. margin runs +5.8 better at home.
Act IIILast Season Reviewed
2025 season · tap to expand
Recent Form · last 10 games
Mixed
Three of five. Trending up, not yet hot.
Schedule Strength · Washington University (St. Louis) · 2025
Balanced
Average opponent win rate 45% across 11 finalized games. Balanced slate across the conference slate.
Moment of the Year · Washington University (St. Louis) · 2025
Won 49-0 vs Rhodes College
Week 2 of 2025. A statement margin. Recruiting boards re-rendered overnight.
From the Archive — Washington University (St. Louis)
2025: Won 41-29 at Carroll University (WI)
In 2025, the program won 41-29 at Carroll University (WI) — a tight road result that left the 12-point margin on the books.
The Bears eat tonight.