University of Findlay · Next-Season Outcome Band
Fanbase Health Index · University of Findlay · low confidence
D2 Program Prestige · University of Findlay1997 National Championship
Findlay goes undefeated (14-0) and wins the NAIA national title
University of Findlay10-2Hope-Doping·Offseason
Findlay is the historic NAIA powerhouse that transitioned to NCAA Division II and is reclaiming its place atop the G-MAC, a program built on the Dick Strahm legacy of excellence.
Title DroughtSince 1997 · 28 yrs
Fans here believe findlay has no chip — the program's strength is its legacy of excellence, and the co-2025 G-MAC title is the first step toward a national championship.
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Findlay is the historic NAIA powerhouse that transitioned to NCAA Division II and is reclaiming its place atop the G-MAC, a program built on the Dick Strahm legacy of excellence.
The Oilers hold the line.
University of Findlay · Next-Season Outcome Band
Floor / Base / Ceiling
Floor 8-4
Base 10-2
Ceiling 12-0
floor8-4Competitive but likely outside bracket contention.
base10-2Conference title contender. Bracket bid realistic.
ceiling12-0Deep playoff run. Program-defining year.
Variance assumed at ±2 wins from last-season record. Replace with the season-path projection once preview data is built.
Recent Form · last 10 games
Mixed
Three of five. Trending up, not yet hot.
Streak L2Last 5 · 3-2Last 10 · 8-2
Community pulse
No high-engagement r/cfb discussions tracked for this program in the last year.
The Pulse on University of Findlay
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The Oilers hold the line.
What moved it — fall camp · last 14 days
Camp
Fall camp open — install + scrimmage cycle
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Kickoff
Season opener in 16 days
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"Go Findlay"
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Fanbase Health Index · University of Findlay · low confidence
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On-Field — 10-2 (83% win rate)76
Player stats — 2025 season
No player stats logged for this program yet — stats appear once the season is underway.
University of Findlay · 2025 schedule & results10-2Balanced slateAverage opponent win rate 46%.
| Wk | Date | Us | Opp | Line | Opponent | Result | Record | Conf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Sep 6 | — | #256 | — | Indianapolis | W 38–35 | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| 3 | Sep 13 | #291 | #341 | — | Wayne State (MI) | W 7–3 | 2-0 | 0-0 |
| 4 | Sep 20 | #312 | #375 | — | @Lake Erie | W 33–3 | 3-0 | 1-0 |
| 5 | Sep 27 | #305 | #284 | — | Thomas More College | W 37–7 | 4-0 | 2-0 |
| 6 | Oct 4 | #282 | #363 | — | @Walsh | W 31–10 | 5-0 | 3-0 |
| 7 | Oct 11 | #274 | #333 | — | Hillsdale | W 16–14 | 6-0 | 4-0 |
| 8 | Oct 18 | #283 | #418 | — | Kentucky Wesleyan | W 28–0 | 7-0 | 5-0 |
| 9 | Oct 25 | #292 | #373 | — | Ohio Dominican | W 27–20 | 8-0 | 6-0 |
| 10 | Nov 1 | #298 | #282 | — | @Northwood (MI) | W 31–16 | 9-0 | 7-0 |
| 11 | Nov 8 | #282 | #279 | — | @Ashland | W 14–3 | 10-0 | 8-0 |
| 12 | Nov 15 | #277 | #301 | — | Tiffin | L 21–23 | 10-1 | 8-1 |
| Bowl Season | ||||||||
| 13 | Nov 22 | #284 | #301 | — | Minnesota State Mankato | L 14–37 | 10-2 | 8-1 |
Home-Field Advantage · University of Findlay · 2018-present
Soft
70% home win rate vs 73% on the road. margin runs -7.4 weaker at home. Donnell Stadium seats 7,500.
Home21-9Away19-7
Venue texture
67°F average kickoff temp; 7% of games had measurable precipitation; 10 mph average wind.
Based on 30 home games with weather data.
D2 Program Prestige · University of Findlay
Mid-Major Contender
All-Time Record
41-17
since 1962 · 6 seasons · .706 win rate
HOME
21-9
AWAY
19-8
NEUTRAL
1-0
1960s
2020s
Great Midwest Athletic Standing · 2025
2nd in the Great Midwest Athletic
University of Findlay is 2nd in the Great Midwest Athletic at 8-1. 1 team above — that's the direct path to the title game.
| # | Program | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashland | 8-1 |
| 2 | Findlay | 8-1 |
| 3 | Northwood (MI) | 7-2 |
| 4 | Tiffin | 6-3 |
| 5 | Hillsdale | 5-4 |
| 6 | Ohio Dominican | 4-5 |
| 7 | Walsh | 4-5 |
| 8 | Lake Erie | 2-7 |
| 9 | Thomas More College | 1-8 |
| 10 | Malone | 0-0 |
| 11 | Kentucky Wesleyan | 0-9 |
Program memory
What this program never forgets
Most weeks vanish. These didn’t.
1997
Four NAIA Titles
1979, 1992, 1995, 1997 national championships establish Findlay as a dynasty
2025 G-MAC Co-Championship
Co-champions prove the program's transition to Division II is successful
Moment of the Year · University of Findlay · 2025
Moment of the Year · University of Findlay · 2025Postseason · Lost 14-37 vs Minnesota State Mankato
Week 13 of 2025. The single game that defined the season's arc.
Postseason History
Postseason HistoryRecent postseason (2025): 0-1
Most recent: 2025 — loss 14-37 (home). Last 5 postseason: 0-1.
2025
D2 → NFL Pipeline
2024–2024
D2 → NFL PipelineEmerging
1 picks last 5 cycles. The draft path from D2 exists; this program is on it.
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picks · last 5 yrs
#207
Michael Jerrell
Offensive Tackle · 2024 · Seattle
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