Cooper: Week 9 is loaded with key matchups

Tippecanoe junior quarterback Larkin Thomas runs during a Miami Valley League game against Sidney on Thursday, Sept. 25 at Tipp City Park. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF

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Tippecanoe junior quarterback Larkin Thomas runs during a Miami Valley League game against Sidney on Thursday, Sept. 25 at Tipp City Park. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF

Good morning, and welcome to another Friday edition of the Dayton Daily News Sports update!

We’ve reached Week 9 of the high school football season. With two weeks remaining in the regular season, teams are jockeying for conference titles and playoff positioning.

Here’s what you need to know heading into this weekend:

High School Football: 5 things to know about Week 9

Trotwood-Madison against Alter on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, at Roush Stadium in Kettering. David Jablonski/Staff

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The Week 9 schedule is loaded with matchups that will decide conference titles.


📺3 to watch

  • Ohio State at Wisconsin (3:30 p.m., Saturday, CBS): The Buckeyes travel to Camp Randall to face former Ohio State coach Luke Fickell.
  • USC at Notre Dame (7 p.m., Saturday, NBC): Wayne High School grad Marcus Freeman and his Irish squad will look to beat one of their oldest rivals.
  • Miami at Cleveland (1 p.m., Sunday, CBS): With the Dillon Gabriel era underway, the Browns will look to bounce back after dropping their third straight game last week.

🏈3 to see (in person)

  • Springfield at Fairmont (Friday, 7 p.m.): With a victory, the GWOC-leading Wildcats can clinch at least a share of the league title.
  • Alter at Badin (Friday, 7 p.m.): The Knights will look to snap the Rams’ 27-game Greater Catholic League Co-Ed Division winning streak.
  • Troy at Tippecanoe (Friday, 7 p.m.): The Miami County neighbors will face-off with the Miami Valley League Miami Division title on the line.

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ICYMI: Trotwood-Madison defensive lineman commits to Ohio State

Springfield's Tre Montgomery is tackled by Trotwood's Jamarcus Whyce. BILL LACKEY/STAFF

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Jameer Whyce, a sophomore defensive lineman at Trotwood-Madison High School, announced his commitment to the Ohio State Buckeyes on Thursday.


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