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In the 2024 season at Portland State, Vasquez recorded 42 tackles, with 29 being solo tackles in 10 games and 2.5 tackles for loss and a sack

Turning dreams into reality: A Football Story

Nick Olquin, Reporter March 22, 2026

The month of April is big for the National Football League, as the annual player selection process takes place. Over hundreds of athletes are looked at and scouted, but only 257 players are selected across...

Ashland finishes the 2025 season as G-MAC champions, winning a playoff game for the second year in a row.

Eagles football team eliminated at Ferris State

Miles Irvin, Former Sports Editor December 1, 2025

The Ashland University football team’s season came to an end on Nov. 29 against the best team in the nation, the Ferris State Bulldogs by a final score of 56-24. It was the second round of the NCAA Division...

Manaki Watanabe snuck a 59-yard field goal to close the second quarter of Ashland’s 23-16 victory over Walsh, setting a school record.

Manaki Watanabe’s journey to Eagles history

Miles Irvin, Former Sports Editor November 7, 2025

It’s not every day that you see a 56-year record get snapped. But, one of those days occurred on Nov. 1, when one of the longest-standing records in the Ashland football program was broken. Redshirt...

Ashland remains in a tie for first place in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference with a 5-1 overall record, and an undefeated 4-0 league mark.

Eagles dominate in 101st Homecoming game

Miles Irvin, Former Sports Editor October 13, 2025

In the 101st Ashland University Homecoming football game on Oct. 11, the Eagles cruised to a 38-14 victory over the Thomas More Saints. After a fun week of homecoming festivities across campus, including...

With the victory, Ashland moves to 3-1 overall and 2-0 in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference.

AU defeats Northwood to move to 3-1

Miles Irvin, Former Sports Editor September 29, 2025

The Ashland Eagles football team picked up another win on Sept. 27 when they defeated the Northwood Timberwolves 21-13. This was a terrific all-around performance from the Eagles offense, defense, and...

After a long offseason of speculation, senior Cameron Blair won the starting quarterback spot in the Eagles’ season opener.

A new beginning for 2025-26 season

Miles Irvin, Former Sports Editor September 5, 2025

The No. 23 Ashland Eagles football team began their season on Sept. 4 when they visited the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. This game was seen as one of the more highly anticipated season openers...

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