Football Preview: Madison Trojans vs. Murphysboro Red Devils
The Madison Trojans will square off against the Murphysboro Red Devils at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. The two teams are strolling into their matchups after big wins in their previous games.
Having struggled with three losses in a row, Madison finally turned things around against Westmont on Friday. They blew past the Sentinels 46-20. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Trojans have posted since September 22, 2023.
Madison's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Darrius Williams, who picked up 138 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Williams was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield on a catch that went for 58 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Dallas Gardner, who threw for 222 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 11.1 yards per attempt.
Madison wouldn't let Westmont keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force four fumbles. Marquez Smith led the group effort, picking up two of those forced fumbles all by himself. Terion Wilbourn also set a new season high mark in receiving yards with 83.
Meanwhile, Murphysboro entered their tilt with Herrin on Thursday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Tigers 63-6 at home. The Red Devils' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Madison's victory bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Murphysboro, their win was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-1.
Madison took a serious blow against Murphysboro in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, falling 63-0. Will Madison have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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