Marietta football headlines

  • Marietta hires former OAC assistant
    February 10, 2025
    Tom Kaufman, a John Carroll graduate and recently an assistant coach for the Blue Streaks, will be a collegiate head coach for the first time.
  • Waddle walks away from Marietta
    December 09, 2024
    After leading Marietta to an 8-3 record and within one win of a playoff spot, Andy Waddle is leaving the Pioneers program for Valparaiso, which plays in the same D-I non-scholarship conference as former D-III contender St. Thomas.
  • Marietta falls to Westminster in inaugural Extra Points Bowl
    November 23, 2024
    CANTON, Ohio — For some reason, Marietta couldn’t find its mojo Saturday night.
  • Marietta drops regular-season finale at JCU, 49-35
    November 16, 2024
    UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio — It wasn’t the finish Marietta’s football team was expecting, but the Pioneers’ 2024 season is not over.
  • Pioneers in playoff mode
    November 12, 2024
    The playoffs are still a week away, but Marietta is already in playoff mode. The Pioneers need to shake off Saturday's narrow loss at Mount Union as they face John Carroll this week with a likely playoff bid on the line.
  • No. 22 Marietta pushes No. 4 Mount Union to the brink before falling 28-21
    November 09, 2024
    ALLIANCE, Ohio — No. 4 ranked Mount Union scored a pair of touchdowns in the fourth quarter to come from behind and defeat No. 22 Marietta College by the score of 28-21 Saturday (Nov. 9) afternoon. The Purple Raiders clinch the Ohio Athletic Conference championship and improve to 9-0 overall and 8-0 in the OAC. The Pioneers slip to 8-1 on the season and 7-1 in the OAC.
  • Marietta demolishes Wilmington 52-6
    November 02, 2024
    MARIETTA, Ohio — Marietta College used a balanced attack to easily defeat Wilmington College by the score of 52-6 Saturday (Nov. 2) afternoon at Don Drumm Stadium. The Senior Day victory gives the Pioneers an 8-0 overall record and 7-0 Ohio Athletic Conference mark. The Quakers fall to 1-7 on the season and 1-6 in the OAC.
  • Marietta blasts Baldwin Wallace 47-7
    October 26, 2024
    MARIETTA, Ohio — Connor Vierstra threw four touchdown passes to four different receivers as Marietta College soundly defeated Baldwin Wallace University, 47-7, Saturday (Oct. 26) afternoon on Homecoming at Don Drumm Stadium.
  • Marietta wins eighth straight over Muskingum retaining the Shrine Trophy
    October 19, 2024
    NEW CONCORD, Ohio — Marietta College spoiled rival Muskingum University’s Homecoming with a lopsided 38-6 victory Saturday (Oct. 19) evening and retained the Shrine Trophy for an eighth straight year. The Pioneers improve to 6-0 overall and 5-0 in the Ohio Athletic Conference. Muskingum falls to 4-2 on the season and 3-2 in the OAC.
  • Vierstra passes for three touchdowns as Marietta downs Heidleberg 35-7
    October 12, 2024
    TIFFIN, Ohio — Quarterback Connor Vierstra threw for three touchdowns and ran for another leading Marietta College to a 35-7 win at Heidelberg University Saturday (Oct. 12) afternoon. The Pioneers improve to 5-0 overall and 4-0 in the Ohio Athletic Conference. Heidelberg falls to 2-3 overall and 1-3 in the OAC.
  • Defense leads Marietta to 45-10 win over Ohio Northern
    October 05, 2024
    MARIETTA, Ohio — Marietta College’s stifling defense held Ohio Northern nearly 300 yards under their average as the Pioneers cruised to a 45-10 victory Saturday (Oct. 5) afternoon at Don Drumm Stadium. Marietta improves to 4-0 on the season and 3-0 in the Ohio Athletic Conference. Ohio Northern falls to 3-1 overall and 2-1 in the OAC.
  • Marietta runs over Capital 54-10
    September 28, 2024
    MARIETTA, Ohio — Marietta College rushed for nearly 400 yards as the Pioneers easily defeated Capital University by the score of 54-10 Saturday (Sept. 28) afternoon in Ohio Athletic Conference football action. Marietta improves to 3-0 on the season and 2-0 in the OAC. Capital falls to 0-3 overall and 0-2 in the OAC.
  • Marietta runs past Otterbein 51-14
    September 21, 2024
    WESTERVILLE, Ohio — Seven different Pioneers scored touchdowns as Marietta College easily dispatched Otterbein University by the score of 51-14 Saturday (Sept. 21) afternoon in Ohio Athletic Conference football action. The Pioneers improve to 2-0 overall and 1-0 in the OAC. Otterbein falls to 0-3 overall and 0-2 in conference games.
  • 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.
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