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Wittenberg football falls to 0-4 after loss at No. 7 John Carroll

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 1:04 AM

Last updated Sep 27, 2026

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Summary

On September 26, Wittenberg Tigers lost 49-3 to No. 7 John Carroll in University Heights. This marks Wittenberg's fourth consecutive loss, the first time they have started 0-4 since 1953. John Carroll improved to 4-0 overall and 3-0 in NCAC play. The Tigers scored first with a 35-yard field goal, but John Carroll responded with four touchdowns in the second quarter. Wittenberg's quarterback Cole Burton was out with an injury, and Ryan Counts had a tough night with 46 passing yards. The Tigers will face Kenyon at home on October 3.

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By the Numbers

•Wittenberg scores first with a 35-yard field goal.
•John Carroll leads 35-3 at halftime.
•Tyler Green throws five touchdown passes for John Carroll.
•Wittenberg prepares to host Kenyon on October 3.

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1:04 AMYahoo Sports — David Jablonski: Wittenberg football: Tigers fall to 0-4 with loss at No. 7 John Carroll

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Facing their second top-25 opponent in a row and playing their third road game in four weeks, the Wittenberg Tigers fell to 0-4 with a 49-3 loss at No. 7 John Carroll on Saturday, Sept. 26, in University Heights. John Carroll (4-0 overall) improved to 3-0 in the NCAC after finishing 8-0 last season. It won the North Coast Athletic Conference championship in 2025,its first season in the league. ...
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