In Thursday's non-league game, the Dakota Cougars (Macomb, MI) football team triumphed over the host Utica Chieftains (Utica, MI), by a tally of 41-0.

In their next game, the Cougars face the Oxford Wildcats (Oxford, MI) in a non-league game, on Thursday, October 23. Dakota will attempt to better on its 6-2 season record. The Wildcats come into the outing with a 7-1 record after their 42-14 non-league win over North Farmington (Farmington Hills, MI).

With the defeat, Utica drops to 1-6 on the campaign. The Chieftains host Cousino (Warren, MI) to clash with the Patriots in a non-league outing on Thursday, October 23. The Patriots come into the outing with a record of 1-1. Cousino 14-14 in their recent non-league game against Port Huron (Port Huron, MI)