No. 1 College of DuPage continues its mastery of the 2024 season, earning a 58-17 victory at Division I Ellsworth College in NJCAA football Saturday afternoon.
 
The Chaps improved to 9-1 overall and conclude the regular season Nov. 23 at Community Christian in Detroit.
 
Freshman quarterback Justin Bland threw for 350 yards on 24 of 37 passing and four touchdowns. He capped scoring drives with TDs to WR Willie Feagin (19 yards), TE Luke Bonnema (41 yards), WR Ethan Quaye (32 yards) and RB Ernest Temple (17 yards).
 
On the ground, running back Jamareon Dale rushed for a team-high 66 yards on 10 carries and two TDs. Temple added a rushing TD.
 
Feagin caught five passes for 68 yards, while Dale and Clayton Bone each caught four passes. Dale earned 49 receiving yards and Bone totaled 31 yards.
 
The Chaps totaled 503 yards of total offense.
 
Freshman linebacker Ja'Mycheal Towns led with two interceptions, including one for a 16-yard touchdown. He also had eight total tackles (six solo) with two tackles for loss.
 
Also earning interceptions were Cole Hamilton and Khamrin Boecker.
 
Linebacker William Sierra led with seven solo tackles and totaled 12 on the day.
 
COD's defense forced six turnovers — four INTs and two fumbles.
 
All-American kicker Christian Casillas kicked a 45-yard field goal and was successful on all seven attempts. For the season, he is a perfect 47 of 47 on PATs.