OVERVIEW:
Great Midwest football programs officially began conference play during week 3 of the 2025 season. Findlay, Northwood, Ohio Dominican, and Walsh remain as the only undefeated teams in the league.  
 
SCOREBOARD:

Saturday, September 20
            Northwood 10 vs. Thomas More 6
            Ohio Dominican 20 vs. Tiffin 14
            Walsh 31 at Kentucky Wesleyan 7
            Ashland 26 vs Hillsdale 9
            Findlay 33 at Lake Erie 3
           
 
GAME HIGHLIGHTS:

• The Timberwolves remained undefeated on the year with a 10-6 win over Thomas More. Mitch Rivard scored the only touchdown of the contest on a three-yard pass from Ethan Hamby.
• Ohio Dominican made history by defeated Tiffin for the first time in seven years. Markquan Rucker led all rushing with 112 yards on 24 attempts. Defensive Player of the Week RJ Maddox was credited with two interceptions, including one to solidify the win with under two minutes remaining.
• The Walsh Cavaliers earns their third win of the year to remain undefeated. The Cavaliers earned two player of the week honors in quarterback Hayden Wickard and kicker/punter Jarrad Kerekes. Wickard was credited with four touchdowns, including two rushing touchdowns. He currently leads the league in touchdowns and points. Kerekes was 4/4 on extra points and also nailed a 44-yard field goal to finish with seven points. The redshirt senior totaled four punts that averaged 52.5 yards per punt. The Cavalier defense held KWC to just 87 rushing yards.
• Findlay rounds out the undefeated teams in the league with a dominant 33-3 win over Lake Erie. Samuel Lawanson recovered a fumble in the endzone to put Findlay up 17-3 in the middle of the third quarter. The Oiler defense prevailed again with a 50-yard interception return from Izzy Ogunmoyero to extend the Findlay lead 26-3.
• The Ashland Eagles had a convincing 26-9 win over Hillsdale College to secure the Traveling Trophy. Cameron Blair put up impressive numbers, going 20-26 for 208 yards and one touchdown.

 

• INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:

• Passing: Alex Johnson, TU (265.3 yards/ game )
• Rushing: Jake Gill, WU (92.3 yards / game)
• Receiving: Camron Brogan, KWC (84.7 yards / game)
• Tackles: Elijah Manning, TMU (11.7 tackles / game)
• Tackles for loss: Michael Shimek, AU (6.5)
• Sacks: Michael Shimek, AU (7.5)
• Interceptions: RJ Maddox, ODU; Cole Simpson, NU (3)
• Scoring: Drew Cady, NU (23 Points)
• Field Goals: Drew Cady, NU (5/8)
• Punting: Joseph Weiers, TU (46.9 yards / punt)
• Kick Returns: Mekhi Kilburn, ODU (35.0 yards/ return)
• Punt Returns: Ethan Holbrook, TU (20.2 yards/return)

 
UP NEXT:
Week 4 Matchups
 
Saturday, September 27
Northwood vs. Ashland, Noon ET
Hillsdale vs. Kentucky Wesleyan, 2 P.M. ET
Lake Erie vs. Tiffin, 4 P.M. ET
Walsh vs. Ohio Dominican, 4 P.M. ET
Findlay vs. Thomas More, 7 P.M. ET