Dayton Holds Off Valparaiso 31-20
Bryce Schondelmyer threw two fourth-quarter touchdown passes as Dayton won its fifth straight game and improved to 8-1 overall.
Dayton Football News
Football in Dayton covers high school and college games, recruiting, coaching changes and player signings, with the NFL and college football as the wider context. Coverage across the city follows results, rosters and the programs that draw the most local attention.
Recent news
November 7, 2026
West Side Routs Ririe in 3A QuarterfinalDrake Sage scored five touchdowns as the top-seeded Warriors advanced to the 3A state semifinals with a 53-20 win.
October 29, 2026
Dayton Flyers Secure Share of League LeadThe University of Dayton football team maintains a 3-1 conference record with four regular season games remaining.
October 22, 2026
Dayton to Host San Diego on October 24The Flyers will wear throwback helmets to honor their 1966 squad.
October 15, 2026
Dayton High School Football Remains Undefeated at 7-0The team achieved its first undefeated start since the 1960s following a dominant 56-0 victory this month.
October 15, 2026
Gavin Lochow Sets Dayton Career Receptions RecordThe senior wide receiver has surpassed the program record for total career receptions at the University of Dayton.
October 9, 2026
Dayton Will Host Morehead State on SaturdayThe Flyers look to bounce back at Welcome Stadium following a tough conference loss on the road.
October 6, 2026
Dunbar High School Will Play Games on Consecutive DaysThe Dayton team faces two opponents within a 24-hour window this week due to a rescheduled contest.
October 5, 2026
Dayton Broncos Shut Out Galena Park 54-0The Dayton Broncos dominated their opponent on Friday, securing a decisive victory at home.
September 28, 2026
Dayton Defeated Baytown Lee 41-20The Dayton Broncos secured their first district victory of the season with a commanding performance at Stallworth Stadium.
September 24, 2026
Dayton Football Started Season With 3-0 RecordThe University of Dayton football team has reached a 3-0 start to its season following a win over Eastern Kentucky.
This section follows Friday night and Saturday game results, recruiting and commitments, coaching staff moves and the contract and roster decisions that shape each season. Coverage reaches across the city and into the communities around it wherever a game or program story crosses the line. Playoff seasons and signing periods generate the heaviest flow of stories. Recruiting pipelines and coaching turnover are the two forces most often behind a change in how a program performs.