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Valparaiso Beacons vs Western Illinois Leathernecks

College Football
Valparaiso
1-2
30-51
Final
W Illinois
1-2
Hanson Field

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Who won: W Illinois 51-30

The Western Illinois Leathernecks beat the Valparaiso Beacons 51-30 on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Hanson Field. The W Illinois outscored the Valparaiso 21-3 in the 2nd quarter. Chris Irvin led the W Illinois in passing yards (13/19, 250 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT). Caron Tyler led the Valparaiso in passing yards (10/16, 137 YDS, 1 TD).

Recap · Sep 14
Irvin, Western Illinois flex on Valparaiso with a 51-30 win as Irvin throws 3 TDs

Chris Irvin threw for 247 yards and three touchdowns and Western Illinois rebounded with a vengeance and beat Valparaiso 51-30 on Saturday.

What it means

  • Valparaiso 0-1 on the road; W Illinois 1-0 at home.

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Quarterbacks

Valparaiso2nd in Pioneer
Caron Tyler QB
Season passing leader · 137 YDS, 1 TD
W Illinois
Chris Irvin QB
Season passing leader · 250 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT

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Game info

Venue
Hanson Field, Macomb, IL · Turf · Attendance 572

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