Week 10

Saturday’s game against Mount St. Joseph was one to remember. From the opening kickoff, the energy was electric. We started the game with a huge kick return touchdown that immediately set the tone and gave us momentum. That kind of play can change everything, and it definitely fired up the entire sideline.

After that fast start, both teams settled in. We were able to get a few stops defensively, but our offense couldn’t quite find its rhythm early on. Then in the second quarter, things really opened up. Both offenses started to click, and it quickly turned into a high-scoring battle. Mount St. Joseph was able to put together some strong drives before halftime and went into the break leading 20-14.

At halftime, there was no panic in our locker room, just belief. We knew if we stuck to our game plan and played with confidence, we could come back and finish strong. But early in the second half, Mount St. Joseph struck again and added a two-point conversion to take a 14-point lead. At that point, it was do or die.

As a team, we came together. The offense found its rhythm and started to move the ball efficiently, putting up points to keep us in the game. Our defense, facing one of the most explosive offenses we’ve seen this season, battled hard and came up with some crucial stops late in the fourth quarter. When it mattered most, we executed and finished. Pulling out a 49-42 win in a game like that was an incredible feeling. It was one of the most exciting, high-energy games we’ve had in recent years, and to come out on top showed the heart that this team has.

Now, our attention turns to Baldwin Wallace. They’re ranked No. 24 in the country and come into this week 9-1, with their only loss to Mount Union. A win against them could earn us a playoff berth, something that hasn’t happened here in a while. This is one of the biggest games for Ohio Northern football in years.

We host them at home, where we’re undefeated this season. We’ve had a strong week of preparation, and we’re ready to go out, execute, and make the most of this opportunity.

Go Bears.

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