Versus grades N Central IL a defense-first team: an A- defense (No. 64 in Division III) but only a C+ offense (No. 222).
N Central IL was 3-8 in games decided by 5 points or fewer in the 2025-2026 season.
N Central IL's biggest upset in the 2025-2026 season: a win over IL Wesleyan, which finished No. 6 in Division III — 140 spots ahead of N Central IL's own No. 146.