The McDowell (Erie, PA) varsity football team hosts a non-conference matchup against Mentor (OH) tonight at 7:00 PM.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Pennsylvania High School Football
Who: McDowell vs Mentor
When: Friday, August 29, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network

Mentor Looks to Stay Perfect Against McDowell in Non-Conference Showdown

The Mentor (OH) varsity football team, ranked 144th nationally in Division 7, will travel to Erie to face McDowell (PA) in a highly anticipated non-conference matchup. Mentor enters the game with a perfect 1-0 record, coming off a 35-28 victory in their season opener, while McDowell seeks its first win after a tough 10-49 loss.

Team Comparison

Mentor has been dominant on both sides of the ball, averaging 456 total yards per game, including 372 rushing yards. Quarterback Brogan Jones leads the passing game with 84 yards per outing, while Jackson Farley powers the ground attack with 366 rushing yards and 376 total yards per game. Defensively, Kenny Hamilton anchors the tackle stats with 10 per game, and Dom Oskowski records 1 sack per contest.

McDowell, meanwhile, is still searching for offensive production, scoring only 10 points in their opener. Their defensive stats are incomplete but will face a challenging task slowing down Mentor’s high-powered offense.

Scoring Trends

Mentor has demonstrated balanced scoring across all four quarters, posting 7 points in the first, third, and fourth quarters, and 14 in the second, showing consistency and the ability to build leads early. McDowell has yet to establish a rhythm in scoring this season.

Records at a Glance

• Mentor: 1-0 overall, 1-0 in non-league games, 0-0 in league play.

• McDowell: 0-1 overall, 0-1 non-league, 0-0 league.

Out-of-state play favors Mentor, who already has experience winning on the road. McDowell will look to leverage home-field advantage and bounce back from last week’s loss.

Key Matchups

• Jackson Farley (Mentor) vs. McDowell’s front seven: Expect a physical battle as Mentor’s top rusher looks to control the tempo.

• Brogan Jones (Mentor) vs. McDowell secondary: Passing efficiency will be critical if Mentor hopes to stretch the field.

With Mentor’s explosive offense and McDowell’s need for redemption, this Friday’s game promises plenty of action and a chance for the Blue Devils to establish early season momentum.