The University Trojans will head out on the road to challenge the Waco Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Waco took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on University, who comes in off a win.
On Friday, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, University beat Belton 33-27. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Trojans.
Savoy Nichols
| 10/17/25 vs Belton | 112 |
| 09/12/25 @ China Spring | 37 |
| 10/09/25 vs Rudder | 31 |
| 08/29/25 @ Keller Central | 20 |
| 09/05/25 @ Granbury | 18 |
Savoy Nichols continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 112 yards and one touchdown on only 12 carries, while also throwing for 207 yards and a pair of TDs. Those 112 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. London Smith also helped with two scores in total.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: University was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 247 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
University didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Smith and Jeremiah Green. University got some further help from Joaquin Martinez: he made 13 total tackles (4.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, Waco was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 14th straight defeat dating back to last season. They were outmatched by Ellison and fell 56-7. While losing is never fun, the Lions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 790th, while the Eagles are ranked 345th).
Even if they lost, Waco's defensive line still kept up the pressure with five sacks. In that department, JAYLEN GUDE was the leader with three. GUDE is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least ten every time he's taken the field this season. Another thorn in Ellison's side was LANE JONES, who picked up a sack and made ten total tackles.
Waco's loss dropped their record down to 0-7. As for University, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Everything came up roses for University against Waco in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, as the squad secured a 50-3 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Trojans since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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