Division II football · Great Midwest · SR3
Northwood
Timberwolves
- Overall9-0
- Great Midwest conference7-0
- AFCA Coaches PollNo. 7
- D2CFB Power Ranking · Week 10No. 13
Schedule and results
| Date | Opponent | Result | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Sep 3 | at Wayne State University | W 52-0 | Detroit, Mich., Tom Adams Field |
| Sat Sep 12 | vs Saginaw Valley State University | W 35-28 | Midland, Mich. / Hantz Stadium |
| Sat Sep 19 | vs Hillsdale College | W 10-7 | Midland, MI |
| Sat Sep 26 | at University of Findlay | W 34-11 | Findlay, Ohio |
| Sat Oct 3 | vs Kentucky Wesleyan College | W 59-14 | Hantz Stadium, Midland, MI |
| Sat Oct 10 | at Tiffin University (Ohio) | W 24-23 | Frost-Kalnow Stadium, Tiffin, Ohio |
| Sat Oct 17 | at Lake Erie College | W 41-7 | Jack Britt Memorial Stadium, Painesville, OH |
| Sat Oct 24 | vs Ohio Dominican University | W 37-35 | Midland, MI |
| Sat Oct 31 | at Ashland University | W 45-42 | Jack Miller Stadium/Martinelli Field/Troop Center, Ashland, OH |
| Sat Nov 7 | at Thomas More University | 11:00 AM CT | Crestview Hills, KY, Republic Bank Field |
| Sat Nov 14 | vs Walsh University (Ohio) | 11:00 AM CT | Midland, MI |
Source: each school's published schedule (www.gonorthwood.com) and live-stats feed. Scores updated Nov 5, 4:16 AM CT. Schedules checked Nov 5, 4:16 AM CT.
Statistical leaders
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Player awards
- Great Midwest · D2CFB Hamby,Ethan, Offensive Player of the Week, Week 6 2026
History
- National titles0
- Playoff appearances5
- Conference titles6
- Division II seasons42
Division II member 1981-1987, 1992-2026, per the NCAA records book.
Playoff appearances
| Season | Seed | Finish | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | - | Lost in the first round | First round: L 14-65 vs Ferris State |
| 2006 | - | Lost in the first round | First round: L 28-31 (OT) vs South Dakota |
| 2005 | - | Lost in the first round | First round: L 16-31 vs Saginaw Valley State |
| 2004 | - | Lost in the second round | Second round: L 7-10 vs Grand Valley State |
| 2000 | - | Lost in the quarterfinals | First round: W 28-0 vs Indiana (PA) Quarterfinals: L 14-38 vs Bloomsburg |
Conference titles
- 2004 · Great Lakes Intercollegiate shared
- 2000 · Great Lakes Intercollegiate shared
- 1999 · Great Lakes Intercollegiate shared
- 1976 · Great Lakes Intercollegiate
- 1974 · Great Lakes Intercollegiate shared
- 1973 · Great Lakes Intercollegiate
Seasons since 2021
Source: results as published by the schools on their season pages, 2021–2025. “vs.” marks a neutral site.
2025 8-1
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Sat Sep 6 | vs Northern Michigan | W 23-18 |
| Sat Sep 13 | at Saginaw Valley State | W 38-14 |
| Sat Sep 20 | vs Thomas More | W 10-6 |
| Sat Sep 27 | vs Ashland | L 13-21 |
| Sat Oct 11 | vs Lake Erie | W 52-7 |
| Sat Oct 18 | at Hillsdale | W 48-19 |
| Sat Oct 25 | at Kentucky Wesleyan | W 49-14 |
| Sat Nov 8 | vs Tiffin | W 40-37 |
| Sat Nov 15 | at Walsh | W 17-13 |
2024 4-4
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Thu Sep 5 | at Gannon | W 28-14 |
| Sat Sep 14 | vs Saginaw Valley State | W 10-7 |
| Sat Sep 21 | at Tiffin | L 23-31 |
| Sat Sep 28 | at Lake Erie | W 55-20 |
| Sat Oct 5 | vs Hillsdale | L 13-14 |
| Sat Oct 19 | vs Kentucky Wesleyan | L 20-27 |
| Sat Oct 26 | at Ashland | L 7-9 |
| Sat Nov 16 | vs Walsh | W 49-42 |
2023 3-5
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Thu Aug 31 | vs Glenville State | L 9-44 |
| Sat Sep 9 | at Saginaw Valley State | L 8-31 |
| Sat Sep 16 | vs Tiffin | L 27-34 |
| Sat Sep 23 | vs Lake Erie | W 68-14 |
| Sat Sep 30 | at Hillsdale | L 18-40 |
| Sat Oct 14 | vs Ashland | L 3-35 |
| Sat Oct 28 | at Kentucky Wesleyan | W 28-13 |
| Sat Nov 11 | at Walsh | W 31-24 |
2022 2-6
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Sat Sep 3 | vs Kentucky Wesleyan | W 55-13 |
| Sat Sep 17 | vs Saginaw Valley State | L 14-35 |
| Sat Sep 24 | at Davenport | L 17-51 |
| Sat Oct 1 | at Ashland | L 17-56 |
| Sat Oct 15 | vs Hillsdale | L 7-41 |
| Sat Oct 22 | at Lake Erie | L 18-21 |
| Sat Oct 29 | at Tiffin | L 3-48 |
| Sat Nov 12 | vs Walsh | W 34-14 |
2021 1-7
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Thu Sep 2 | vs Gannon | L 21-28 |
| Sat Sep 11 | at Tiffin | L 6-40 |
| Sat Sep 25 | vs Northern Michigan | W 37-20 |
| Sat Oct 9 | at Grand Valley State | L 9-70 |
| Sat Oct 16 | at Saginaw Valley State | L 13-31 |
| Sat Oct 23 | vs Davenport | L 14-21 |
| Sat Oct 30 | at Wayne State (MI) | L 21-56 |
| Sat Nov 13 | at Northern Michigan | L 26-34 |
Source: NCAA conference standings records (Standings.pdf); NCAA Division II championship records (D2champs.pdf), through 2025; NCAA Division II football records book (D2.pdf), through 2025. Loaded Sep 25, 5:21 PM CT. Checked for a newer edition Oct 31, 7:15 AM CT.