Week 5

    Last Saturday’s game at Wilmington was a reminder of what we already knew about playing in the OAC: there are no easy wins. We came away with the victory, but it was a much tighter game than we expected, 41-35. Credit to Wilmington; they played with a lot of fight and pushed us for the four full quarters. Even though we weren’t as sharp as we wanted to be in certain areas, we stayed together as a team, made plays when needed, and found a way to finish strong.

    Games like that are humbling in the best way. They show us that no matter who the opponent is, we can’t take anything for granted. We have to bring our best every single week. The margin between winning and losing in this conference is small, and last Saturday proved that once again.

    Now our focus turns to one of the biggest challenges on our schedule: Homecoming against Marietta. There’s already a lot of energy on campus with Homecoming week, but having a matchup like this makes it even bigger. Marietta is without a doubt the toughest team we’ve faced so far this season. They might have lost some players from last year, but they’re still a very physical and disciplined program that knows how to win games in this conference.

    For us, this is an opportunity to prove ourselves. We’ve shown flashes of the team we know we can be, but this week is about putting it all together. Marietta will test us on offense, defense, and special teams, and we’ll need to match their physicality and intensity from start to finish.

    Homecoming always brings a special atmosphere, with alumni, students, and the community packing the stands. It’s the kind of game you dream about playing in a chance to show what Ohio Northern Football is all about against one of the top teams in the OAC.

    Saturday is about rising to the challenge, proving our toughness, and showing we belong in the conversation among the best in this conference. 

    The week has gone by fast, and as the game approaches, we look to finish up the week strong at practice and in meetings as we prepare for 1:30 on Saturday.

Comments

  1. Spencer DoddsOctober 2, 2025 at 12:08 PM

    Congrats on the big win Gage, I'm looking forward to seeing how the rest of your football season pans out!

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