Football Game Preview: Purchase Line Red Dragons vs. Portage Mustangs + How To Watch

The Purchase Line Red Dragons will venture away from home to take on the Portage Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Purchase Line hasn't scored more than 12 points for three games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse.

On Friday, Purchase Line lost to Marion Center on the road by a 28-12 margin.

Despite the defeat, Purchase Line had strong showings from Maddox Frantz, who rushed for 117 yards and one TD on only five carries, and Victor Bartlebaugh, who rushed for 100 yards and one touchdown.

Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Portage's offense. They were dealt a 31-0 loss at the hands of United Valley co-op [Blacklick Valley/United] on Friday. The Mustangs haven't had much luck with United Valley co-op [Blacklick Valley/United] recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.

Purchase Line's defeat dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Portage, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 2-6.

Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Purchase Line has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 165.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Portage struggles in that department as they've been averaging 161.2 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground.

Purchase Line lost to Portage on the road by a decisive 16-0 margin in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. Can the Red Dragons avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.