Two dominant backs in Ezekiel Bowie and Jordan Jacobson are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. Columbus Crusaders will be playing at home against the Cincinnati Eagles at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday. Both teams are coming into the matchup red-hot, with Columbus Crusaders sitting on five straight wins and Cincinnati on three.
Cincinnati's offense is going to have their work cut out for them on Saturday: Columbus Crusaders hadn't allowed a single point the last five times they've hit the field. Columbus Crusaders claimed a resounding 42-0 victory over Noblesville L. Columbus Crusaders might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five games by 36 points or more this season.
Columbus Crusaders didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Braden Miller and Oliver MacCaughey. Miller got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Cincinnati never let their opponents score on Saturday. They came out on top against C4 E by a score of 13-0.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Cincinnati's defense and their five sacks. C4 E's QB won't forget Caleb Davis anytime soon given he sacked him three times. Cincinnati got some further help from Noah Rogers: he made one tackle and defended two passes in addition to snagging three interceptions.
Columbus Crusaders' win bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Cincinnati, their victory bumped their record up to 5-2.
Saturday's contest might be decided on the ground. Columbus Crusaders has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 187.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Cincinnati struggles in that department as they've been averaging 178.3 rushing yards. There's a good chance Saturday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Columbus Crusaders ended up a good deal behind Cincinnati in their previous meeting back in November of 2024, losing 52-38. Will Columbus Crusaders 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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