Kickoff Time: 9:00 AM ET
Venue: Jack Miller Stadium, Ashland University, Ashland, Ohio
Forecast: Partly cloudy, high of 68°F, winds 8 mph from the northwest, 10% chance of rain
Team Overview & Recent Form
Ashland Eagles (Home)
Last 5 Games:
W vs. Tiffin (21–12)
W vs. Ohio Dominican (26–6)
L vs. Walsh (10–24)
W vs. Findlay (41–21)
W vs. Northwood (9–7)
Form: 4–1 in last 5, trending upward
Northwood Timberwolves (Away)
Last 5 Games:
L vs. Kentucky Wesleyan (20–27)
L vs. Findlay (17–27)
L vs. Hillsdale (13–14)
W vs. Lake Erie (55–20)
L vs. Ashland (7–9)
Form: 1–4 in last 5, struggling to find rhythm
Series History & Conference Context
Head-to-Head:
Last meeting: Ashland 9, Northwood 7 (Oct 26, 2024)
Ashland leads recent series 1–0
Conference Matchup:
Both teams compete in NCAA Division II, Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC)
Injury Report
Ashland: No major injuries reported as of midweek.
Northwood: RB1 listed as questionable with a hamstring strain; LB2 probable after concussion protocol clearance
Key Matchups to Watch
Ashland QB vs. Northwood Secondary:
Ashland’s dual-threat quarterback has averaged 220+ total yards per game over the last three outings. Northwood’s secondary has allowed 250+ passing yards in 3 of their last 4 games.
Northwood RB vs. Ashland Front Seven:
If Northwood’s RB1 suits up, expect a ground-heavy approach. Ashland’s defensive line has held opponents under 100 rushing yards in 4 straight games.
Betting Trend:
Ashland is 4–1 ATS in last 5 games
Northwood is 1–4 ATS in last 5 games
Under has hit in 3 of last 4 Ashland games
Historical Betting Results
Last Meeting (Oct 2024):
Final: Ashland 9, Northwood 7
Spread: Ashland -2.5 → Covered
Total: 41.5 → Under hit
Ashland’s Home ATS Record (2024): 5–2
Northwood’s Road ATS Record (2024): 2–5
Game Odds
Ashland Eagles – 3.5
Northwood Timberwolves 47
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
