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Football Game CenterUniversity at Salem2026-2027 season
Salem
November 6, 2026 • 7:00 PMSalem
University 8-4 • Salem 8-3
University at Salem
Matchup2026-2027 season
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Ohio Varsity Matchup Predictor™
Win Probability
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Medium data confidence
University48%
Salem52%
Home field: SalemProgram strength: University SchoolCurrent season: Even
Projected Score
University
24
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Salem
25
OV Power Rating13.4 / 8.0University / Salem
Momentum MeterRising / FallingLast 3: 2-1 / 1-2
Strength of Schedule48 / 32Average / Light
Game Quality Index60/100Standard matchup
Upset AlertHIGHUniversity has 48% model probability

Why the Predictor Favors Salem

Salem carries a 52% modeled win probability because Home field favors Salem; Program strength favors University School. The model refreshes as new results are entered.

Home fieldSalem
Program strengthUniversity School
Current seasonEven

The Ohio Varsity Matchup Predictor™ uses the previous three seasons as an early program-strength baseline, then shifts weight toward current-season record and PF/PA as results accumulate. Recent head-to-head results, strength of schedule, momentum and the longer recorded series provide additional context. An unfollowed team's missing data remains neutral instead of erasing known information about its opponent. Home field receives a small adjustment. Predicted score and win probability are editorial estimates, not betting lines.

Since 1972

Historical Notes

Automatically generated from recorded football history • See an inaccuracy? Please report it.

University School Win

  • University School is now 42-80 when scoring 11-20 points since 1972.

Program Milestones

  • University School has recorded 47 shutouts since 1972; the most recent was Oct. 30, 2026.
  • University School has scored 40+ points 67 times since 1972 (most recently Oct. 9, 2026).
  • The program has reached 50+ points 14 times since 1972 (most recently Aug. 21, 2026).
  • Salem has recorded 37 shutouts since 1972; the most recent was Oct. 18, 2024.
  • Salem has scored 40+ points 75 times since 1972 (most recently Sep. 11, 2026).
  • The program has reached 50+ points 18 times since 1972 (most recently Sep. 4, 2026).

Record by Points Scored

Program record in games falling within each scoring range.

University School scoring history
0-106-8995 games
11-2042-80122 games
21-3069-34103 games
31-4087-996 games
41+54-155 games
Salem scoring history
0-1017-152-2171 games
11-2037-100-3140 games
21-3080-44124 games
31-4046-1561 games
41+66-470 games
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Historical Data: Series records shown here cover 1972 through the latest imported season. Earlier meetings may not be included.

Season Leaders

Top Performers

University

Top Passer
Nico Morelli
Nico Morelli
1,511 YDS • 102-165 • 15 TD • 4 INT

Salem

No stats reported
All-Time SeriesFirst MeetingNo recorded meetings since 1972
Season Totals

Team Stats

Stat CategoryUniversitySalem
Passing
Yards16400
Comp-Att109-1720-0
Comp %63.4%—
Yards/Att9.5—
TD / INT16 / 40 / 0
Rushing
Yards16630
Attempts3150
Yards/Carry5.3—
Touchdowns220
Receiving
Yards17010
Receptions1130
Yards/Catch15.1—
Touchdowns4270
Defense
Tackles640
Sacks230
Interceptions00
Season Statbooks

Player Stats

University Stats (2026-2027)

Passing
# Player CMP ATT PCT YDS Y/G TD INT LONG QB RTG
5Nico Morelli10216561.8%1,511167.915484112.0
12Brooks Wilmink66100.0%10626.51075177.1
6Tylar Robinson11100.0%232.60023137.5
Rushing
# Player ATT YDS AVG Y/G LONG TD
1Asher Wilmink1288716.896.8517
5Nico Morelli1064274.047.4378
6Tylar Robinson221386.315.3205
8Michael Papouras221084.913.5140
21Kasey Mathews18894.914.8181
34Aaron Clayton15553.727.5221
2Mitchell Feather155.00.650
12Brooks Wilmink2-3-1.5-0.800
83Sonny Siegler1-27-27.0-4.500
Receiving
# Player REC YDS AVG Y/G LONG TD
6Tylar Robinson4582618.491.8699
1Asher Wilmink1724714.527.4842
7Jason Walker1821211.835.3342
10Grant Brugger161599.919.9272
8Michael Papouras27939.59.9751
3Ethan Ewart57114.210.1350
28Challen Bell66310.57.9371
32Logan Robinson11515.07.5150
16Jerry Lavelle11414.03.5140
11Elijah Callahan11212.06.0120
25Gus Lucarelli133.03.030
All-Purpose Yards
# Player RUSH REC KR PR IR TOTAL Y/G
1Asher Wilmink8712470001,118124.2
6Tylar Robinson138826000964107.1
5Nico Morelli427000042747.4
7Jason Walker021200021235.3
8Michael Papouras1087900018723.4
10Grant Brugger015900015919.9
21Kasey Mathews8900008914.8
3Ethan Ewart0710007110.1
28Challen Bell063000637.9
34Aaron Clayton5500005527.5
32Logan Robinson015000157.5
16Jerry Lavelle014000143.5
11Elijah Callahan012000126.0
2Mitchell Feather5000050.6
25Gus Lucarelli0300033.0
12Brooks Wilmink-30000-3-0.8
83Sonny Siegler-270000-27-4.5
Total Yards
# Player RUSH PASS REC TOTAL Y/G
5Nico Morelli4271,51101,938215.3
1Asher Wilmink87102471,118124.2
6Tylar Robinson13823826987109.7
7Jason Walker0021221235.3
8Michael Papouras10807918723.4
10Grant Brugger0015915919.9
12Brooks Wilmink-3106010325.8
21Kasey Mathews89008914.8
3Ethan Ewart00717110.1
28Challen Bell0063637.9
34Aaron Clayton55005527.5
32Logan Robinson0015157.5
16Jerry Lavelle0014143.5
11Elijah Callahan0012126.0
2Mitchell Feather50050.6
25Gus Lucarelli00333.0
83Sonny Siegler-2700-27-4.5
Tackles
# Player SOLO AST TOTAL TFL SACK
4Hank Johnson2.03.09.012.00.0
54Jack Wynbrandt2.04.09.013.00.0
19Bobby Farrell2.04.08.012.02.0
72Duncan Hollingsworth2.02.07.09.02.0
80Finn McClennan2.05.06.011.00.0
28Challen Bell2.03.04.07.00.0
67Jude Newton2.00.04.04.01.0
6Tylar Robinson2.09.04.013.05.0
13Cato Harrington2.04.03.07.02.0
22Connor Klug1.01.02.03.01.0
2Mitchell Feather2.02.02.04.00.0
42Olamidé Dalton1.02.02.04.00.0
3Ethan Ewart2.06.01.07.00.0
16Jerry Lavelle2.01.01.02.00.0
55Otto Rukenbrod1.00.01.01.00.0
75Vincent Smith1.00.01.01.00.0
Sacks
# Player SACK YDL HUR TACK TFL
5Nico Morelli5.030.00.00.00.0
6Tylar Robinson5.030.00.04.013.0
1Asher Wilmink3.018.00.00.00.0
19Bobby Farrell2.01.00.08.012.0
13Cato Harrington2.01.00.03.07.0
72Duncan Hollingsworth2.06.00.77.09.0
22Connor Klug1.01.00.02.03.0
7Jason Walker1.06.00.00.00.0
67Jude Newton1.06.00.34.04.0
8Michael Papouras1.06.00.00.00.0

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