ASHLAND – It’s been 40 seasons since the Ashland University football team first qualified for the NCAA Division II playoffs in 1986. Before 2007, the Eagles had just two such appearances. A lot has happened in the playoffs since then for AU, which this Saturday soars back into the postseason with a home game against […]
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Ashland University to host 1st-round Division II playoff football game
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published at the Ashland University website. ASHLAND — Ashland University’s football team is back in the NCAA Division II playoffs – and will start the 2025 edition at home. As announced by the NCAA on Sunday (Nov. 16) night, the No. 20-ranked Eagles (9-2), the Great Midwest Athletic Conference co-champions, […]
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AU claims co-GMAC crown after shocking Saturday twist
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Ashland University sports information department contributed to this report. ASHLAND — What a difference a week makes. Last Saturday the Ashland University football team fell to Findlay 14-3 in a game most considered the title tilt for the Great Midwest Athletic Conference as both squads entered the clash undefeated. Alas the Eagles […]
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Three turnovers doom AU in rivalry loss to Findlay
ASHLAND — Three crucial turnovers told the tale in Ashland University’s 14-3 loss to arch-rival Findlay on Saturday afternoon. The 15th-ranked Eagles fell to No. 9 Findlay at Jack Miller Stadium/Martinelli Field in a game where the Oilers clinched at least a tie for the 2025 Great Midwest Athletic Conference championship. “If you’re minus-3 in […]
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Ashland University starts GMAC play with win in home opener
ASHLAND — Cameron Blair ran for one touchdown and threw for another as Ashland University thumped Hillsdale 26-9 on a sun-spanked Saturday afternoon at Jack Miller Stadium. The home opener also served as the Great Midwest Athletic Conference lidlifter, and coach Doug Geiser’s squad was ready for it. Blair’s 23-yard run put Ashland in front […]