Walsh Edges Ohio Dominican 29-25
Walsh snapped a four-game losing streak while Mount Union rolled past Ohio Northern 58-14 in Ohio Athletic Conference play.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Football
Walsh University defeated Ohio Dominican University 29-25 on October 31, ending a four-game losing streak. In a separate Ohio Athletic Conference game, Mount Union defeated Ohio Northern University 58-14.
Why it matters
Walsh's win ends a skid that had dragged down its season, while Mount Union's dominant performance keeps it in position for a conference title push and a possible NCAA Division III playoff berth.
Jake Gill rushed for 86 yards and caught five passes for 67 yards for Walsh, which rushed for 347 yards as a team. Mikey Maloney threw for 226 yards and four touchdowns for Mount Union, with Brayden Harris catching three of them for 125 yards.
The players
Walsh University
A private Catholic university in North Canton, Ohio, competing in NCAA Division II and the Great Midwest Athletic Conference.
Mount Union University
A private university in Alliance, Ohio, that has long been one of the most successful programs in NCAA Division III football and competes in the Ohio Athletic Conference.
The details
Ohio Dominican scored two fourth-quarter touchdowns in a late rally, but Walsh ran out the final 1:50 of the game with a couple of first downs. Mount Union scored 28 unanswered points to close the first half and led 35-7 at halftime.
Timeline
October 31, 2026: Walsh defeats Ohio Dominican 29-25 and Mount Union defeats Ohio Northern 58-14.
November 7, 2026: Mount Union hosts Baldwin Wallace.
November 14, 2026: Mount Union plays at Otterbein.
Season Trajectory
Mount Union's five-game winning streak and 5-1 conference mark position it for a possible OAC title and NCAA Division III playoff berth. Walsh's first win in a stretch of four straight losses keeps its season alive, though its standing in the conference race remains tight.
Mount Union's remaining schedule will determine whether it clinches a share of the conference title and earns a playoff spot. Fantasy players tracking Mikey Maloney and Brayden Harris will want to watch how the offense performs against Baldwin Wallace and Otterbein.
The takeaway
Walsh's win shows that a four-game losing streak can be broken with a strong ground game, and Mount Union's dominance shows how quickly a conference race can tighten. Keep an eye on the November 7 and November 14 games to see who controls the Ohio Athletic Conference race.
What happens next
Mount Union hosts Baldwin Wallace on November 7, 2026, and plays at Otterbein on November 14, 2026, with a title share and playoff berth at stake.
Further reading
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