Marietta football headlines

  • OAC, PAC, NCAC, HCAC going bowling
    January 09, 2024
    Four Division III football conferences are joining the ever-growing number of leagues sponsoring postgame bowls, as the Ohio Athletic Conference, Presidents' Athletic Conference, North Coast Athletic Conference and Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference will square off this November in Canton.
  • Marietta retains Shrine Trophy with 21-20 win over Muskingum
    November 11, 2023
    MARIETTA, Ohio — Marietta College closed out the 2023 season with a 21-20 victory over rival Muskingum University Saturday (Nov. 11) afternoon at Don Drumm Stadium. The win was Marietta’s seventh straight over the Muskies and keeps the Shrine Trophy in the river city.
  • Marietta crushes Capital 45-14 for seventh win
    November 04, 2023
    COLUMBUS, Ohio — Marietta College used a balanced attack to defeat Capital University by the score of 45-14 Saturday (Nov. 4) afternoon. The Pioneers Threw for 272 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for 207 yards and two scores.
  • Vierstra leads Pioneers to a convincing 37-14 win over Heidelberg on Homecoming
    October 21, 2023
    MARIETTA, Ohio — Marietta College forced five Heidelberg turnovers, including a pick-6, in a dominating 37-14 win over the Student Princes on Homecoming Saturday (Oct. 21). The Pioneers improve to 5-2 overall and 4-2 in the Ohio Athletic Conference. Heidelberg falls to 4-3 on the season and 3-3 in the OAC.
  • #12 John Carroll edges Marietta 31-28
    October 07, 2023
    MARIETTA, Ohio — No. 12 ranked John Carroll University escaped with a 31-28 victory over Marietta College Saturday (Oct. 7) afternoon at Don Drumm Stadium. The Pioneers fall to 3-2 overall and 2-2 in the Ohio Athletic Conference. The Blue Streaks improve to 4-1 overall and 4-0 in the OAC.
  • Marietta spoils BW Homecoming with a 42-21 road victory
    September 30, 2023
    BEREA, Ohio — Marietta College spoiled Homecoming for Baldwin Wallace University with a convincing 42-21 victory Saturday (Sept. 30) afternoon in Ohio Athletic Conference football action. The Pioneers improve to 3-1 overall and 2-1 in the OAC. The Yellow Jackets fall to 2-3 on the season and 2-2 in the OAC.
  • Marietta overwhelms Otterbein 50-0
    September 23, 2023
    MARIETTA, Ohio — Quarterback Connor Vierstra ran for two touchdowns and passed for another to lead Marietta College to a 50-0 victory over visiting Otterbein University Saturday (Sept. 23) afternoon at Don Drumm Stadium. The Pioneers improve to 2-1 overall and 1-1 in the Ohio Athletic Conference. Otterbein falls to 0-4 on the season and 0-3 in the OAC.
  • Agnew's five touchdowns leads Marietta over Muskingum 38-23
    November 12, 2022
    NEW CONCORD, Ohio — Marietta College running back Bryce Agnew was nearly unstoppable as the senior carried the ball 37 times for 221 yards and five touchdowns in the Pioneers’ 38-23 win over Muskingum University Saturday (Nov. 12) afternoon in the annual Shrine Trophy game.
  • Marietta defense overwhelms Capital in 50-14 win
    November 05, 2022
    MARIETTA, Ohio — Marietta College held Capital University under 100 yards of total offense as The Pioneers won 50-14 Saturday (Nov. 5) afternoon in Ohio Athletic Conference football action. Marietta improves to 5-4 overall and 4-4 in the OAC. Capital falls to 0-9 on the season and 0-8 in the OAC.
  • #4 Mount Union defeats Marietta 37-7
    November 13, 2021
    MARIETTA, Ohio — The No. 4 ranked University of Mount Union scored 21 first quarter points as the Purple Raiders defeated Marietta College by the score of 37-7 Saturday (Nov. 13) afternoon at Don Drumm Stadium.
  • Agnew leads Marietta to 56-7 win over Otterbein
    November 06, 2021
    MARIETTA, Ohio — Bryce Agnew ran for 131 yards and four touchdowns leading Marietta College to a lopsided 56-7 win over Otterbein University Saturday (Nov. 6) afternoon at Don Drumm Stadium. The 56 points was the most for the Navy Blue and White since the 2018 season.
  • #23 Baldwin Wallace comes from behind to defeat Marietta 24-21
    October 30, 2021
    BEREA, Ohio — No. 23 Baldwin Wallace University recovered from an early 14-0 deficit to beat Marietta College, 24-21, Saturday (Oct. 30) afternoon in Ohio Athletic Conference football action. The Pioneers fall to 3-5 on the season and 3-4 in the OAC. The Yellow jackets improve to 7-1 overall and 6-1 in the OAC.
  • Big plays lead #24 John Carroll to 19-10 win over Pioneers
    October 23, 2021
    MARIETTA, Ohio — Devin Limerick returned a kickoff 86 yards for a touchdown and Tyshawn Jones had a 75-yard pick six to lead No. 24 John Carroll University to a 19-10 win over Marietta College Saturday (Oct. 23) afternoon in Ohio Athletic Conference football action.
  • Vierstra leads Marietta to a 35-7 win at Wilmington
    October 16, 2021
    WILMINGTON, Ohio — Connor Vierstra tied the Marietta College single game record with five touchdown passes as the Pioneers defeated Wilmington College by the score of 35-7 Saturday (Oct. 16) afternoon. Marietta improves to 3-3 overall and 3-2 in the Ohio Athletic Conference. Wilmington falls to 0-6 overall and 0-5 in the OAC.
  • Turnovers costly as Heideberg beats Marietta 44-21
    October 09, 2021
    MARIETTA, Ohio – Heidelberg University scored 24 points off Marietta College turnovers as the Student Princes defeated the Pioneers, 44-21, Saturday (Oct. 9) afternoon at Don Drumm Stadium. Marietta slips to 2-3 overall and 2-2 in the Ohio Athletic Conference. Heidelberg moves to 3-1 overall and 3-1 in the OAC.
  • Ohio Northern downs Marietta 34-33 with game winning drive in final minute
    October 02, 2021
    ADA, Ohio — Ohio Northern University engineered a game winning touchdown drive in the final minute of the game to come from behind and defeat Marietta College, 34-33, Saturday (Oct. 2) afternoon. The loss drops Marietta to 2-2 overall and 2-1 in the Ohio Athletic Conference. The Polar Bears improve to 4-1 on the season and 3-1 in the OAC.
  • Marietta comeback falls short in 30-25 loss at Dubuque
    September 04, 2021
    DUBUQUE, Iowa — Early miscues were too much for Marietta College to overcome as the Pioneers dropped their season opener at the University of Dubuque by the score of 30-25 Saturday (Sept. 4) afternoon.
  • Marietta defeats Wilmington 34-7 to finish season 3-2
    April 16, 2021
    MARIETTA, Ohio — Marietta College closed out the 2021 spring football season with a 34-7 win over Wilmington College Friday (April 16) evening at Don Drumm Stadium. The Pioneers finish with a 3-2 record, while Wilmington falls to 2-3 on the season.
  • Marietta dominates Muskingum 29-7 to retain Shrine Trophy
    April 09, 2021
    MARIETTA, Ohio — Marietta College scored on offense, defense and special teams as the Pioneers defeated Muskingum University, 29-7, Friday (April 9) evening at Don Drumm Stadium.
  • John Carroll downs Marietta 34-10
    March 26, 2021
    UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio — John Carroll University took advantage of a turnover on the opening kickoff to grab an early lead en route to a 34-10 win over Marietta College Friday (March 26) evening in Ohio Athletic Conference football action. Marietta falls to 1-1 overall and 1-1 in the OAC, while the Blue Streaks improve to 2-1 on the season and 2-1 in the OAC.
  • Marietta defense dominates in 30-20 win over Baldwin Wallace
    March 19, 2021
    MARIETTA, Ohio — Marietta College opened its spring football season with a 30-20 win over Baldwin Wallace University Friday (March 19) evening at Don Drumm Stadium. The Pioneers are 1-0 on the season, while the Yellow Jackets fall to 0-2 overall.
  • Marietta falls to No. 1 Mount Union
    November 16, 2019
    MARIETTA, Ohio – The Marietta College football team was defeated by the No. 1 ranked University of Mount Union on Saturday (Nov. 16) afternoon to cap the 2019 season. The loss drops the Pioneers record to 5-5 overall and 4-4 in the Ohio Athletic Conference, while the Purples Raiders improve to 10-0 overall and 9-0 in the OAC.
  • Special Teams play is the difference in Marietta's 21-10 win over Otterbein
    November 09, 2019
    MARIETTA, Ohio – Senior James Knox returned a blocked field goal 84-yards for a touchdown to put Marietta College in front as the Pioneers went on to defeat visiting Otterbein University by the score of 21-10 Saturday (Nov. 9) afternoon at Don Drumm Stadium.
  • Baldwin Wallace wins defensive battle over Marietta
    November 02, 2019
    BEREA, Ohio — Two big pass plays were the difference as Baldwin Wallace University downed Marietta College, 17-3, Saturday (Nov. 2) afternoon in George Finnie Stadium. The loss drops Marietta to 4-4 overall and 3-4 in the Ohio Athletic Conference. Baldwin Wallace improves to 7-1 on the season and 6-1 in the OAC.
  • Marietta upset bid falls short as No. 11 John Carroll edges Pioneers 23-21
    October 26, 2019
    MARIETTA, Ohio — Marietta College’s upset bid fell short as No. 11 John Carroll University held on for a 23-21 win Saturday (Oct. 26) afternoon at Don Drumm Stadium. The loss drops Marietta to 4-3 overall and 3-3 in the Ohio Athletic Conference. The Blue Streaks improve to 6-1 on the season and 5-1 in the conference.
  • Turnovers costly as Marietta downs Wilmington 35-26
    October 19, 2019
    WILMINGTON, Ohio — Defensive takeaways were the key as Marietta College defeated Wilmington College by the score of 35-26 Saturday (Oct. 19) afternoon in Williams Stadium. The Pioneers improve to 4-2 overall and 3-2 in the Ohio Athletic Conference. The Quakers fall to 1-5 overall and 1-4 in the OAC.
  • Heidelberg upends Marietta 58-32
    October 12, 2019
    MARIETTA, Ohio — Heidelberg University scored the final 27 points of the game to come from behind and defeat Marietta College, 58-32, Saturday (Oct. 12) afternoon at Don Drumm Stadium. The loss drops Marietta to 3-2 overall and 2-2 in the Ohio Athletic Conference. The Student Princes improve to 4-1 on the season and 3-1 in the OAC.
  • Comeback bid falls short as Ohio Northern downs Marietta 31-23
    October 05, 2019
    ADA, Ohio — Ohio Northern University intercepted a Kyle McSweeney pass in the end zone to seal a 31-23 win over visiting Marietta College Saturday (Oct. 5) afternoon in Dial-Roberson Stadium. The loss drops Marietta to 3-1 overall and 2-1 in the Ohio Athletic Conference. The Polar Bears improve to 3-2 overall and 3-1 in conference games.
  • Marietta retains Shrine Trophy with 31-25 win over Muskingum
    September 21, 2019
    MARIETTA, Ohio — Marietta College overcame an early deficit to beat rival Muskingum University by the score of 31-25 Saturday (Sept. 21) in the annual Shrine Trophy game. The Pioneers retain possession of the trophy for the third straight year and improve to 3-0 on the season and 2-0 in the Ohio Athletic Conference. Muskingum falls to 1-2 overall and 0-2 in the OAC.
  • Big second half propels Marietta over Capital 44-7
    September 14, 2019
    COLUMBUS, Ohio — Marietta College got another strong performance from its defense as the Pioneers defeated Capital University by the score of 44-7 Saturday (Sept. 14) evening in the Ohio Athletic Conference opener for both schools. Marietta improves to 2-0 overall, while the Crusaders fall to 0-2 on the season.
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