OVERVIEW: Northwood remains undefeated after going wire-to-wire with Tiffin during week six of the 2026 season. The Timberwolves cracked the Top 10 in the AFCA poll, while Findlay remains at No. 16 after a 7-6 win over Ashland.
 
SCOREBOARD:
Ohio Dominican 34, Thomas More 24
Findlay 7, Ashland 6
Hillsdale 42, Walsh 27
Northwood 24, Tiffin 23
Lake Erie 33, Kentucky Wesleyan 7
 
INSIDE THE GAMES:

• Ohio Dominican earned a 34–24 victory over Thomas More, anchored by defensive back Quinten Robinson's back-to-back pick-sixes within a 12-second span in the second quarter. Quarterback Carson Parker powered the offense with 204 passing yards, a touchdown pass to Conlan Dent, and a crucial game-clinching 3-yard rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter. Wide receiver Conner Campbell posted a game-high 110 receiving yards on eight catches, while kicker Ryan Elliot stayed perfect on the day with two 40+ yard field goals and four extra points.
• No. 16 Findlay grinded out a low-scoring 7–6 victory over Ashland, capped by a 12-play, 52-yard drive in the fourth quarter that resulted in a 1-yard touchdown pass from Chase Harrison to Jakar Williams. Running back Dominic Bennett spearheaded the Oilers' offense with a game-high 115 rushing yards on 18 carries while adding 56 receiving yards on three catches. Linebacker Josh Woods anchored the defense with a team-high 12 tackles, helping hold Ashland to just two field goals on the day.
• Hillsdale dominated Walsh 42–27 on Homecoming behind a remarkable six-touchdown performance from quarterback Eli Boyce. Boyce delivered a dominant multi-threat performance, accounting for four rushing touchdowns on 133 yards while also throwing for 267 yards and two scores through the air. Wide receiver Shea Ruddy stood out as Boyce's top passing target, hauling in seven receptions for 100 yards and both receiving touchdowns.
• Northwood held off Tiffin for a thrilling 24–23 victory to remain undefeated, surviving a late Tiffin touchdown after a failed two-point conversion with four minutes remaining. Quarterback Ethan Hamby led the attack with 211 passing yards and two touchdown passes, connecting with wide receiver Case Boos for 99 receiving yards and a score. The Timberwolves' defense racked up five sacks and forced two interceptions, helping stall Tiffin's potent passing attack to seal the road win.
• Lake Erie rolled to a dominant 33–7 victory over Kentucky Wesleyan, building a fast 19–0 lead in the first quarter thanks to three touchdown passes from quarterback Hunter Newell to wide receiver Tyleik Maxwell. Maxwell finished as the game's top playmaker with 139 receiving yards and three scores, while Newell ended his efficient outing with 165 passing yards. Running back Hakeem Quran sealed the win with a 50-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter to cap off a 109-yard rushing performance, powering the Storm to 415 yards of total offense.

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS:

• Rushing: Ronald Blackman, TU (93.3 yards / game)
• Passing: Ethan Hamby, NU (277.7 yards /game)
• Receiving: Shea Ruddy, HC (69.7 yards / game)
• Touchdowns: Eli Boyce, HC (8 Touchdowns)
• Kick Returns: Shea Ruddy, HC (33.3 yards / game)
• Punt Returns: Cameron Wright, UF (16.7 yards / game)
• Total Offense: Ethan Hamby, NU (307.2 yards / game)
• All Purpose Yards: Shea Ruddy, HC (135.5 yards / game)
• Punting: Landon Kuzma, AU (45.4 yards / punt)
• Field Goals: Nate Russell, AU (8 made field goals)
• Tackles: Jack Talkington, AU (10.0 tackles/ game)
• Tackles for Loss: Quinterrius Jemison, LEC (13.5)
• Sacks: Quinterrius Jemison, LEC (7)
• Forced Fumbles: Tion Curry, KWC (3)

 
UP NEXT:

• Ohio Dominican vs. Kentucky Wesleyan, Noon ET
• Thomas More vs. Ashland, Noon ET
• Walsh vs. Tiffin, Noon ET
• Hillsdale vs. Findlay, 1 P.M. ET
• Lake Erie vs. Northwood, 2 P.M. ET