Beloit College Defeated Lawrence University 27-17
The Buccaneers secured a victory in Appleton behind strong passing and defensive plays.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Football
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Beloit College defeated Lawrence University 27-17 on Saturday afternoon. The Buccaneers utilized three touchdown passes and a defensive scoring play to secure the win.
Why it matters
The win improved Beloit College to a 2-4 overall record and a 1-3 standing in the Midwest Conference. The team capitalized on key defensive stops to build an early lead against their conference rival.
Noah Carrasco completed 17 of 24 passes for 201 yards and three touchdowns. Beloit scored on a 53-yard, a 20-yard, and a 3-yard pass, while Alex Klun added a 15-yard interception return for a touchdown.
The players
Noah Carrasco
He is the quarterback for the Beloit College football team.
Josh Yearby
He is a defensive player for the Beloit College football team who recorded two interceptions in the game.
Alex Klun
He is a player for Beloit College who scored a touchdown on a 15-yard interception return.
Nate Caplan
He is a defensive contributor for Beloit College who recorded an interception during the contest.
The details
The Buccaneers offense was bolstered by efficient play from Noah Carrasco, while the defense forced multiple turnovers including two interceptions from Josh Yearby and one from Nate Caplan. These defensive plays proved critical in establishing the scoring margin for the victory in Appleton.
Timeline
The game took place on Saturday afternoon.
Beloit College plays Monmouth next Saturday at 1 p.m.
Season Trajectory
This win alters the competitive balance within the Midwest Conference for Beloit College as they reach a 1-3 conference record. The team now looks to carry this momentum into their next matchup against Monmouth to improve their mid-season standing.
The victory moves the Buccaneers to 1-3 in Midwest Conference play, which keeps the team mathematically alive in the hunt to improve their final season rank. The defense’s three total interceptions significantly impacted the game’s score, creating a template for the team's upcoming defensive strategy.
The takeaway
The Buccaneers success demonstrates how critical turnover margins are to deciding close conference matchups. Maintaining this level of defensive pressure will be essential as the team prepares for their home game against Monmouth.
What happens next
Beloit College will host Monmouth at 1 p.m. this Saturday at Strong Stadium.
Further reading
For more on local gridiron competition, see Football.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Beloit Daily News.
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