The 2025 Ohio high school football season continues with a balanced non-conference showdown as the Garfield G-Men host the Springfield Tigers on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams come in at 1-1, making this matchup a key early-season test for momentum.
Game Details
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Matchup: Springfield (New Middletown, OH) @ Garfield (Garrettsville, OH)
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Date & Time: Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Garfield High School, Garrettsville, OH
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Springfield Tigers
Springfield sits at 1-1 after splitting its first two games. The Tigers’ offense has leaned on the ground game, averaging 208 rushing yards per contest behind Alex Caldwell’s steady production. Quarterback Brayden Baird provides balance through the air, while the defense has been stingy, allowing just 17 total points in two weeks. To pull off a road win, Springfield must slow down Garfield’s explosive offense and keep the pace under control.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #5,339
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State Rank (OH): #317
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Division Rank: #30
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Key to Win: Win the battle at the line of scrimmage, limit big plays, and control possession with a steady ground attack.
Main Squad:
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#32 Alex Caldwell – RB
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#8 Brayden Baird – QB
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#3 Matt Wymer – WR
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#45 Nathan Hephner – LB/DL
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#10 Cole Stevens – DB/WR
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#12 Owen Richards – LB
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#52 Jacob Miller – OL/DL
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#23 Logan Harris – RB/DB
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#7 Caleb Foster – WR/DB
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#6 Jordan Clark – LB/TE
Garfield G-Men
Garfield enters this contest 1-1 after splitting a pair of high-scoring games. The G-Men have showcased one of the state’s most powerful rushing attacks, averaging 431 yards on the ground per game, fueled by Ryder Cain’s 244 rushing yards per contest. Their defense has been inconsistent, giving up 65 total points, but with home-field advantage, Garfield will look to overpower Springfield with physical play in the trenches.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #3,583
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State Rank (OH): #219
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Division Rank: #20
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Key to Win: Lean on their dominant rushing game, get defensive stops early, and force Springfield into long-yardage passing downs.
Main Squad:
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#35 Ryder Cain – RB
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#4 Jack Neikirk – QB
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#5 William Simon – WR
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#33 Devin Bates – LB
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#48 Henry Veccia – DL
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#50 Marcus Hall – OL/DL
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#22 Jake Matthews – WR/DB
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#9 Cole Turner – DB
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#6 Tyler James – RB/DB
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#11 Nick Grant – LB/TE
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | 2025 Record |
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| Springfield | #5,339 | #317 | #30 | 1-1 |
| Garfield | #3,583 | #219 | #20 | 1-1 |
Abu Sayem is a sports enthusiast and writer who enjoys sharing stories about high school athletics. He is passionate about celebrating the teamwork, dedication, and spirit of young athletes.
