Playing the spoiler

The Mounties have never gone undefeated but they have finished three seasons with one loss.

The last time that happened -- in 1974 -- the lone loss came to Western, 21-6.

Just a little piece of history to ponder as the Mounties prepare to play the spoiler this week and keep the Panthers out of the playoffs.

Records according to michigan-football.com.

Northwest football archive: 1974 season

The 1974 season

8 wins
1 loss

W, 7-6 -- Sept. 13: Jackson
W, 20-8 -- Sept. 20: Kalamazoo Loy Norrix
W, 43-0 -- Sept. 27: Michigan Center
W, 22-8 -- Oct. 4: Vandercook Lake
L, 6-21 -- Oct. 11: Western
W, 40-0 -- Oct. 18: Napolean
W, 7-0 -- Oct. 25: Columbia Central
W, 14-0 -- Nov. 1: East Jackson
W, 38-13 -- Nov. 8: Chelsea

The scores and dates come from michigan-football.com.