McDowell will open the season against Mentor (Ohio) and 3,800-yard passer Mitch Trubisky on Friday at Gus Anderson Field. Mentor opened the season Friday with a 33-13 victory over Euclid.
Mentor and Trubisky had a rough start, but he recovered to pass for 197 yards and two TDs. He also rushed for 45 yards and a score.
Three games of area interest will be played today in Ohio.
Youngstown Ursuline was scheduled to open at home against Youngstown East at 2 p.m. Both Strong Vincent and Cathedral Prep will play Ursuline this season.
Cleveland power Glenville will visit St. Edward at 7 p.m while St. Ignatius meets Cardinal Mooney at 7 p.m. at Cleveland Browns Stadium. McDowell is scheduled to play St. Edward, St. Ignatius and Cardinal Mooney this season. Vincent will play St. Ignatius.
