INDIANAPOLIS – Week 9 of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) football slate featured high-stakes matchups across the region, highlighted by top-ranked programs asserting dominance and thrilling conference finishes.
 

• Northwood made history by improving to 9-0 for the first time in program history with a gritty 45-42 road victory over Ashland. The Timberwolves built an offensive cushion and withstood a late fourth-quarter touchdown push by the Eagles. A recovery on Ashland’s final onside kick attempt with seconds remaining sealed the historic, undefeated start.

 

• The Oilers delivered a complete performance on both sides of the ball to shut out Thomas More, 49-0, on the road. Findlay established control early by scoring in every quarter while racking up a balanced and relentless offensive attack. The defense anchored the victory by suffocating the Saints' offense and pitching their cleanest outing of the season.

 

• Hillsdale exploded offensively on the road to secure a commanding 52-21 victory over Kentucky Wesleyan. The Chargers established a 35-0 halftime advantage fueled by a dominant ground attack and precise red-zone execution. The defense generated key sacks and turnovers to keep the game entirely out of reach through the final whistle.

 

• Walsh snapped a four-game skid by leaning heavily on its ground game to edge Ohio Dominican, 29-25, in Columbus. The Cavaliers churned out 347 rushing yards and four touchdowns on the ground to build a decisive multi-score lead. A resilient defensive stand in the final two minutes turned back a furious fourth-quarter Panther rally to lock down the conference win.

 

• Lake Erie went on the road and pulled off a physical 21-14 upset victory against Tiffin at Frost-Kalnow Stadium. The Storm defense shifted momentum with a 48-yard interception return for a touchdown just before halftime to tie the contest. Two second-half touchdown passes from Hunter Newell to Devin Morgan proved to be the difference as Lake Erie held off the Dragons late.

 
LEADERS:

• Rushing: Ronald Blackman, TU (80.7 yards per game)
• Passing: Ethan Hamby, NU (167.0 yards per game)
• Receiving: D.J. Harvey, AU (89.1 yards per game)
• Kick Returns: Dominic Bennett, UF (40.5 yards per game)
• Punt Returns: Carter Minix, NU (13.4 yards pr game)
• Punting: Owen Clevenger, UF (44.0  yards per punt)
• Field Goals: Drew Cady, NU (10 made field goals)
• Tackles: Eddie Nichos, WU (9.9 tackles per game)
• Tackles for Loss: Quinterrius Jemison, LEC (14.5)
• Sacks: Drake Badger, HC (1.1 sacks per game)

UP NEXT:

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