OAC Rivalry
Marietta Pioneers vs Mount Union Purple Raiders is the kind of college football matchup that splits living rooms and group chats. Whenever these two meet, the records get thrown out and the only thing that matters is who walks away with the bragging rights.
Both programs call the OAC home, so this isn't just pride on the line — it's conference standing, head-to-head tiebreakers, and a direct say in who plays for a title. As in-state OH rivals, the recruiting battles run year-round, long before kickoff. When the Pioneers face the Purple Raiders, the debate is never settled for long — last year's result just sets up next year's argument.
Below, Marietta Pioneers and Mount Union Purple Raiders fans make their cases in real time. Stake your claim, drop your prediction, and talk your trash before kickoff.