NMU Football Falls to Davenport 30-0 Amidst Dominant Performance by Harris
The Northern Michigan University (NMU) football team lost 30-0 to Davenport University in Caledonia, a Grand Rapids suburb. NMU struggled to contain Davenport's star running back, Cephus Harris, who rushed for 225 yards and three touchdowns.

Marquette, MI, October 12, 2026 — The Northern Michigan University (NMU) football team suffered a 30-0 defeat against Davenport University in Caledonia, a suburb of Grand Rapids. The Wildcats’ defense found it difficult to contain Davenport’s standout running back, Cephus Harris, throughout the game.
Harris was a key factor in Davenport’s offensive success, accumulating 225 rushing yards and scoring three touchdowns. His performance significantly contributed to the shutout victory for the home team.
Details regarding the specific date of the game or further statistics for either team were not provided in the summary. The final score indicates a challenging outing for the NMU squad, which was unable to find the end zone or prevent Davenport from controlling the scoreboard.
The game took place in Caledonia, highlighting the geographic location within the Grand Rapids area for this conference matchup. No further information was available regarding the season standings, the overall performance of the NMU team beyond this game, or any subsequent games or team activities.
Story summarized from the original created by Steve Brownlee on www.miningjournal.net, see more information here.
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