The College of DuPage football team hit the road for the first time in the 2025 season to take on Minnesota West Community and Technical College and came away with a dominant 37-7 win on Saturday afternoon in Worthington, Minnesota. The win lifts the Chaps record to 2-0 on the season.

After a scoreless first quarter, COD outscored the Bluejays 21-7 in the second quarter and added 13 more points in the third quarter to create separation and cruise home with the easy win. 

QB Justin Bland sparked the Chaps offense, going 11-15 for 192 yards and two touchdowns through the air and adding 45 yards on the ground and one touchdown. AJ Moore had both a touchdown rushing and receiving while Mark Melton and Ty Carlson each added a touchdown of their own.

The Chaps defense forced 3 turnovers, highlighted by an Omarion Gooden end zone interception that he returned 95 yards to set up a COD score. Casey Bending collected 3 sacks, including a strip sack fumble recovery and William Sierra led the defensive effort for the second straight contest with 9 tackles. The Chaps defense also stood strong with 2 separate goal line stands in the contest to keep Minnesota West at 7 points. 

COD takes to the road once again next week as they travel to Detroit to take on Detroit Community Christian. Game time is scheduled for 12 noon eastern/11:00 AM central