Little Giants (0-0) vs. Wooster (0-1)
Sept. 10
The Little Giants racked up nearly 500 total yards on offense with 246 rushing and 244 passing yards in the first game of the season at the College of Wooster. Quarterback Chase Belton completed 17 of 35 passes while running back Vann Hunt carried the ball nine times for 84 yards. The game was heralded as a return to the lineup for multi-threat wide receiver and punt returner Wes Chamblee. Last season, Chamblee missed the entire season after tearing his ACL in the Wooster opener. In this game, Chamblee caught six passes for 68 yards and was the punt and kickoff return man.
Final score: W, 19-7
Ohio Wesleyan (1-1) vs. Little Giants (1-0)
Sept. 17
In their season home opener, the Little Giants offense performed well again, led by Wes Chamblee. The Wabash team scored in the first three quarters, establishing a 28-7 lead before putting in its second string to finish out the game in the fourth quarter. The weak rushing game was a point of emphasis for head coach Erik Raeburn. Quarterback Chase Belton led the Wabash runners with 55 yards on the ground while starting running back Vann Hunt had just 51 yards. Belton carried much of the offensive load through the air, completing 13 of 20 passes for 252 yards and four touchdowns. He was also sacked seven times, exemplifying the offensive line's struggle with pass protection and creating holes for Hunt.
Final score: W, 28-7
Little Giants (2-0). vs. Chicago (2-1)
Sept. 27
Wes Chamblee continued to put up incredible numbers on offense and special teams against the University of Chicago. With a 94-yard punt return for a touchdown and one reception for another touchdown, the senior from South Bend, Ind. accounted for two of Wabash's seven touchdowns in the game. For that week, Chamblee was named to the D3football.com Team of the Week. The Little Giants put up 326 yards on offense compared to just 137 yards by Chicago. The defense of Wabash was also impressive, catching four interceptions and sacking Chicago's quarterback five times.
Final score: W, 49-7
Kenyon (0-3) vs. Little Giants (3-0)
Oct. 1
While last weekend it was Chamblee's turn to receive national attention for his incredible offensive numbers, it was his quarterback's turn on this weekend to earn the spotlight. Against Kenyon College, the Little Giant's homecoming game featured quarterback Chase Belton accounting for five Wabash touchdowns. Belton threw for three and ran for two more touchdowns in an absolute rout, 49-0. On just five carries, Belton ran for a game-high 111 yards, including a long run of 47 yards. Through the air, he was 11-13 in passing for 203 yards. After the game, Wabash was ranked 12th by the latest D3football.com poll and 13th by the American Football Coaches Association.
Final score: W, 49-0
Washington-St. Louis (2-2) vs. Little Giants (4-0)
Oct. 8
The Little Giants continued firing on all cylinders and earned more national and conference attention for individual performances. This week, the defense, led by linebacker CJ Gum, held the Washington Bears to just three points. Gum earned the NCAC player of the week award after making 13 total tackles. Over the past three games for the Little Giants, the defense had given up just 10 points. Gum was the NCAC defensive player of the year last season. On the offensive end, Wes Chamblee scored a touchdown off a punt and quarterback Chase Belton went 18-30 for 199 yards.
Final score: W, 24-3
Little Giants (5-0) vs. Oberlin (2-3)
Oct. 15
The defensive player of the week award stayed with the Little Giants, this time being awarded to Luke Zinsmaster. Zinsmaster intercepted and returned the ball for a five-yard touchdown in the first quarter for a Wabash 14-0 lead. In the third quarter, Wes Chamblee returned a kickoff 80 yards for the third Wabash touchdown of the game. For the first time all season, however, Oberlin held the edge in first downs 16-15 and put up more offensive numbers, 235-231. But Belton and the offense held through, going 12-25 through the air and Chamblee backing up his touchdown on special teams with 6 receptions for 47 yards.
Final score: W, 37-23
Denison (3-4) vs. Little Giants (6-0)
Oct. 22
With just three games left after Denison, the Little Giants pointed to the third quarter of this game as a testimony to the team's capabilities. Quarterback Chase Belton threw two touchdown passes, one to Wes Chamblee and another to James Kraus, and scored himself on a 42-yard run. The defense stifled the Denison offense as Wabash outscored the Big Red 21-0. Belton didn't throw the ball much, completing just 9-17 for 210 yards. His main contribution came in the running game where he compiled 150 yards on 16 carries.
Final score: W, 39-13
Little Giants (7-0) vs. Allegheny (4-3)
Oct. 29
After a highly successful game against Denison, the next opponent for the Little Giants was the toughest on schedule yet. It came down to a final, fourth quarter stop against Allegheny College that prevented the first loss of the season for Wabash. With the 22-16 win on the road, the Little Giants maintained their undefeated season. The running game for Wabash was unsuccessful throughout the game. Vann Hunt and Belton, along with Tyler Homes, accumulated just 77 yards on the ground. The Little Giant offense picked up steam through the air, though. Belton completed 14 of 28 passes for 208 yards and two touchdowns. Wes Chamblee received six of those passes for 104 yards and one touchdown.
Final score: W, 22-16
Wittenberg (7-1) vs. Little Giants (8-0)
Nov. 5
For the NCAC title, the Wabash team had yet another challenge in Wittenberg University. Although it came down to the wire in last week's game against Allegheny, Wabash regrouped and took the NCAC title by a wide margin. The Little Giant defense held Wittenberg scoreless through the first half while the offense put up 21 points on two Chase Belton rushing touchdowns and a touchdown pass from Belton to Wes Chamblee. By the time Wittenberg was able to refocus on offense, the team was in a 28-10 hole. The running game recovered from a tough week against Allegheny to put up 285 total yards on the ground. Through the air, Belton completed 10-17 passes for 126 yards and one touchdown. The win captured the NCAC title for Wabash and guaranteed them a spot in the NCAA Div. III championship.
Final score: W, 28-17