It paled in contrast to Muskingum's brawny offensive front led by 6-5, 280-pound signee Gavin Spiker, of Tri-Valley, and Sheridan's 6-4, 310-pound All-Ohioan Jack Robinette.

Muskingum Valley, led by MVP Woodie's 128 yards on 13 carries and three touchdowns, and Niceswanger's six-of-nine passing for 119 yards and three more scores, outgained Licking 409-246.