Cincinnati and Columbus Crusaders squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but Cincinnati had to settle for second. They came up short against Columbus Crusaders, falling 35-14. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Eagles have suffered since August 29th.

Jordan Jacobson
| 09/12/25 @ Clark Montessori | 211 |
| 08/16/25 vs Cabarrus S | 163 |
| 10/25/25 @ Columbus Crusaders | 145 |
| 09/27/25 vs C4 E | 137 |
| 10/18/25 vs C4 E | 130 |
| + 6 more games |
Cincinnati lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Jordan Jacobson, who rushed for 145 yards. He is becoming a predictor of Cincinnati's success: when he posts at least 80 rushing yards the team is 6-2 (and 1-2 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Peyton Salyer, who picked up 55 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Columbus Crusaders' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ezekiel Bowie, who rushed for 185 yards and two scores while picking up 8.4 yards per carry. Bowie's rushing production has been exceptional as that marked his eighth straight game with at least 116 rushing yards. Another receiver making a difference was Braden Miller, who picked up 112 receiving yards and a pair of TDs.
Cincinnati's defeat dropped their record down to 7-4. As for Columbus Crusaders, the victory was the ninth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 9-1.
Looking ahead, Cincinnati will face off against Illinois C at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Columbus Crusaders does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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