The Minneapolis Lions will challenge the Russell Broncos on Friday. Minneapolis has given up an average of 32.5 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Minneapolis is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 40 points last Friday, they were much more limited against Beloit on Friday. They were dealt a 54-6 defeat at the hands of the Trojans. The matchup marked the Lions' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Russell, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They claimed a resounding 46-14 win over Norton. The result was nothing new for the Broncos, who have now won four games by 22 points or more so far this season.
Russell pushed their record up to 5-1 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 42.0 points over those games. As for Minneapolis, their loss dropped their record down to 3-3.
Minneapolis took their victory against Russell in their previous meeting back in October of 2024 by a conclusive 35-15 score. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was the Broncos' Walker Middleton, who rushed for 53 yards and one TD, and also caught one score. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will the Lions still be able to contain Middleton? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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