October 3rd, 2026 4:00pm
ASHLAND, Ohio – The (RV) Tiffin University football team continued its winning ways on Saturday afternoon, holding off a late Ashland rally to secure a 14-9 G-MAC road victory at Jack Miller Field. The Dragons improved to 4-1 overall and remained unbeaten in conference play at 3-0.
In a game dominated by defense, Tiffin bent but never broke. The Dragons surrendered just one touchdown and came up with two interceptions, including a game-saving pick by Jeremiah Moore as time expired to seal the five-point victory.
After a scoreless opening quarter, Ashland broke through with a 19-yard field goal midway through the second quarter to take a 3-0 lead. Tiffin answered in the closing seconds of the half, capitalizing on a Niko Bohler interception that set the Dragons up deep in Eagles territory. Quarterback Kyle Antoine capped a nine-play, 34-yard drive with a one-yard touchdown plunge with just six seconds remaining before halftime, giving TU a 7-3 advantage.
The Dragons doubled their lead early in the third quarter. Following a missed Ashland field goal, Antoine connected with Jaedyn McKinstry for a 53-yard gain to spark an 80-yard scoring drive. Three plays later, Antoine found McKinstry again for a 17-yard touchdown pass, extending the lead to 14-3 with 1:13 left in the quarter.
Ashland controlled possession for much of the afternoon and outgained Tiffin 281-197, but the Dragons' defense consistently delivered in key situations. The Eagles finally found the end zone with 2:15 remaining when Coy Hamic connected with D.J. Harvey for a 39-yard touchdown pass. Ashland's two-point conversion attempt failed, keeping the Dragons in front 14-9.
After recovering the ensuing onside kick, Tiffin was unable to run out the clock, giving Ashland one final possession with 17 seconds remaining. Hamic completed a 33-yard pass to move the Eagles into Dragons territory, but Moore stepped in front of a final pass attempt at the goal line for the game-clinching interception as time expired.