John Carroll University, having recently left the Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC), faces Mount Union in the third round of the NCAA Division III football playoffs on December 6 at Kehres Stadium in Alliance, Ohio. Despite their departure from the OAC, John Carroll must go through Mount Union, a team they have historically struggled against, with a 3-40-2 all-time record and a current nine-game losing streak. Mount Union, the top seed with an 11-0 record, defeated Muhlenberg to reach this stage, with standout quarterback Mikey Maloney contributing significantly with over 2,500 passing yards and 30 touchdowns, as well as over 400 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns. John Carroll, ranked 10th nationally, enters the game with a 10-1 record, having defeated Randolph-Macon in the previous round. Their key players include quarterback Nick Semptimphelter, who has thrown for 2,796 yards and 30 touchdowns with only three interceptions, and wide receiver Ty Montgomery, who has 90 catches for 1,177 yards and 15 touchdowns. The Blue Streaks aim to upset Mount Union, a program known for its dominance with 13 national championships, by leveraging their balanced offense and strong defensive fundamentals. The game will be streamed on ESPN+ at 12 p.m. ET, with additional coverage on WJCU-FM 88.7 radio. This matchup is part of the NCAA Division III football playoffs schedule, which continues through December 6, with other notable games scheduled across the country.