DePauw's recent mastery of Denison projected to continue in NCAC test

DePauw has owned this series, winning 9 of 13 meetings since 2012 and 8 of the last 10 against Denison, and Versus sees another one going the Tigers' way. Both teams arrive at 4-1 and both carry an overall grade of A, but DePauw holds the edge in the numbers that matter for this one, sitting 22nd in Division III power rank and 20th in offense, compared to Denison's 36th and 43rd in those same categories.

Denison has been one of the division's fastest risers, climbing 51 spots this season to reach No. 18, and its A grade on defense suggests it will not be an easy out. But DePauw's own form has been sharp too, highlighted by a 68-7 win on Oct 3 that stood as its most lopsided victory in over a year.

Versus projects DePauw to win 31-21, giving the Tigers a 72 percent chance at a home victory and a 10-point margin. The result will count in the North Coast Athletic Conference standings, with both programs still very much alive in the race at 4-1.