2026 Mogadore Wildcats Football Schedule Overview

Season Start: Familiar Faces

The Wildcats kick off their 2026 campaign on Aug. 21 against Crestwood, followed by a road game at Canton Central Catholic. These first two matchups mirror the opening slate from 2025, giving fans a sense of déjà vu early in the year. The early games set a tone of familiarity before the schedule diverges.

Mid‑Season Mix: New Rivals

Week 3 sees a bye, then Mogadore travels to Malvern before hosting Akron North. The switch from Ellet to North adds a fresh challenge after dominating Ellet the previous two seasons. This change keeps the early calendar both competitive and unpredictable.

Autumn Standouts: Return Matches

On Sept. 25 the Wildcats meet Linsly, a private school from West Virginia. The two programs clashed three straight years from 2016 to 2018, with Mogadore winning two of those contests. That prior series could influence the dynamics of this year’s matchup.

Historical Context and Outlook

October introduces two fresh opponents. Marlington (Oct. 16) marks a revival of a 2021 meeting where Mogadore recorded a 23‑9 victory, while Brush (Oct. 2) appears for the first time since the 1980s. Both teams compete in different division brackets—Brush in Division II and Marlington in Division IV—adding strategic depth to the closing stretch. Pymatuning Valley returns in Week 8, the sole repeat opponent from last year’s final five games. The Wildcats also host Canton Central Catholic and Dalton, traditional powerhouses they have faced repeatedly. Mogadore has played the Crusaders four times in the past five seasons, yet they have dropped three straight to the Bulldogs.

Full 2026 Schedule

• Crestwood (Aug. 21, 7 p.m.)
• @ Canton Central Catholic (Aug. 28, 7 p.m.)
• Malvern (Sept. 11, 7 p.m.)
• @ Akron North (Sept. 18, 7 p.m.)
• Linsly (Sept. 25, 7 p.m.)
• Pymatuning Valley (Oct. 2, 7 p.m.)
• @ Marlington (Oct. 16, 7 p.m.)