2025-26 Muskingum Football News

Season
Seven Muskingum Football Players Named CSC Academic All-District
Seven Muskingum Football Players Named CSC Academic All-District

The College Sports Communicators (CSC) has announced its 2025 Academic All-District Football Team, recognizing Seven Muskingum University student-athletes for their exceptional performances both on the field and in the classroom. Honorees include Nathan Thomas, Riley Woodie, Jeremy Smith, David Westrick, Lee Burkett, Logan Crozier, and Cade Searls.

Wertz caps senior season with D3football.com All-America recognition
Wertz caps senior season with D3football.com All-America recognition

Muskingum football senior offensive lineman Foster Wertz capped off an outstanding senior season by earning Third Team All-America honors from D3football.com.

11 Muskingum Football Student Athletes Earn Academic All-OAC
11 Muskingum Football Student Athletes Earn Academic All-OAC

The Ohio Athletic Conference has recognized 11 Muskingum Football student-athletes for their academic excellence by naming them to the 2025 Academic All-OAC Honor Roll.

Conner Gurney Named 2nd Team AFCA Division 3 Coaches All-American
Conner Gurney Named 2nd Team AFCA Division 3 Coaches All-American

Muskingum senior linebacker Conner Gurney has been named Second Team AFCA Division III Coaches All-American for his outstanding play this season.

Wertz, Thomas, and Gurney named to D3football.com All-Region
Wertz, Thomas, and Gurney named to D3football.com All-Region

Muskingum football senior offensive lineman Foster Wertz, sophomore defensive lineman Nathan Thomas, and senior linebacker Conner Gurney have been named to the D3football.com All-Region 4 Team in recognition of their outstanding seasons.

Muskingum mourns the passing of football student-athlete Jeremy Michael
Muskingum mourns the passing of football student-athlete Jeremy Michael

Muskingum University is deeply saddened to announce the passing of sophomore defensive lineman Jeremy Michael.

Gore Named WR of the Year as Nine Muskies Earn All-OAC Football Honors
Gore Named WR of the Year as Nine Muskies Earn All-OAC Football Honors

The Ohio Athletic Conference has announced its 2025 football postseason awards, with sophomore John Christopher Gore earning the Ed Sherman Award as Wide Receiver of the Year and leading a group of nine Muskingum football student-athletes recognized on the All-OAC teams.

Photo Credit: Jasper Owens
Muskingum concludes season at 2nd-ranked Mount Union

The Muskingum football team capped its 2025 campaign on Saturday at No. 2–ranked Mount Union, falling 51-7 at Kehres Stadium.

Fourth-Quarter Drive and Defensive Stand Lift Muskingum Over Capital
Fourth-Quarter Drive and Defensive Stand Lift Muskingum Over Capital

Muskingum football delivered a dramatic fourth-quarter surge and a relentless defensive stand to earn a 7-3 victory over Capital on Saturday afternoon inside Bernlohr Stadium.

Photo Credit: Jasper Owens
Fighting Muskies Battle Wire-to-Wire in Narrow 35–28 Senior Day Setback vs. #22 Baldwin Wallace

Muskingum football delivered a gritty performance on Senior Day at the Bullock Health and Wellness Complex on Saturday, going toe-to-toe with the 22nd-ranked Baldwin Wallace before falling 35-28.

Photo Credit: Jasper Owens
Muskingum falls to Heidelberg in OAC play at the BHWC

The Muskingum University football team struck early and battled throughout four quarters, but ultimately fell to Heidelberg, 29–14, on Saturday afternoon at the Bullock Health and Wellness Complex.

Gurney Named OAC Offensive Player of the Week for Second Time This Season
Gurney Named OAC Offensive Player of the Week for Second Time This Season

Muskingum senior quarterback Garrett Gurney has been named the Ohio Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week following his standout performance in Muskingum’s thrilling 35–31 comeback victory over rival Marietta.

Photo Credit: Kaleb Glebis
Muskies Reclaim Shriner Trophy with Fourth-Quarter Comeback Win at Marietta

Muskingum football showcased its championship grit and offensive firepower on Saturday afternoon, rallying in the final minutes to defeat Marietta, 35–31, at Don Drumm Stadium in the annual Shriner Trophy Game.

Photo Credit: Jasper Owens
Football Drops Homecoming Game

The Muskingum University football team lost its homecoming game to Ohio Northern 54-16 on Saturday afternoon at the Bullock Health and Wellness Complex.

Photo Credit: Jasper Owens
Football's Comeback Falls Just Short in 34-33 Thriller Against Franklin

The Muskingum football team delivered a valiant comeback effort but fell just one point shy in a 34-33 heartbreaker to Franklin College on Saturday evening inside the Bullock Health and Wellness Complex.

Photo Credit: Jasper Owens
Muskies Power Past Otterbein, 37–13

Muskingum football delivered a dominant performance on both sides of the ball to earn a decisive 37-13 road victory at Otterbein in Ohio Athletic Conference play on Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium.