Rodriguez is 0-10 against Vacaville since October of 2014 but things could change on Friday. The Rodriguez Mustangs will challenge the Vacaville Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Rodriguez will bounce into Friday's game after beating Vanden, who they hadn't topped in eight consecutive meetings. Rodriguez was the clear victor by a 45-21 margin over Vanden on Friday. The win was just business as usual for the Mustangs, who after five games remain undefeated this season.
Rodriguez's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jermaine Missouri, who picked up 117 receiving yards and four touchdowns. Missouri was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield on a catch that went for 54 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Dylan Burke, who threw for 156 yards and five touchdowns on only 12 passes.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Rodriguez was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 218 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Rodriguez's defense and their six sacks. In that department, Jamar Missouri was the leader with three.
Meanwhile, Vacaville never let their opponents score on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Pioneer 36-0 on the road. That looming 36-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Bulldogs yet this season.
Vacaville can attribute much of their success to Brendan Jackson, who threw for 180 yards and three touchdowns, and Tanner Boyd, who rushed for 138 yards and a touchdown.
Rodriguez pushed their record up to 5-0 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Vacaville, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-2.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Rodriguez has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 153.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Vacaville struggles in that department as they've been averaging 149.6. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Rodriguez couldn't quite finish off Vacaville when the teams last played back in September of 2023 and fell 16-14. Can Rodriguez avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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