University is 0-6 against DeLand since October of 2014 but things could change on Friday. The University Titans will square off against the DeLand Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. University is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last three games.
Last Friday, University beat Oviedo 30-20.
It was another big night for Malachi Walters, who threw for 273 yards and two touchdowns while completing 92.9% of his passes, and also punched in two touchdowns on the ground. 90 of those passing yards were hauled in by Jermane Hayes.
Meanwhile, DeLand ended up a good deal behind Mainland on October 4th and lost 42-27. The Bulldogs haven't had much luck with the Buccaneers recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Even though they lost, DeLand was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 200 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 154 rushing yards in eight consecutive contests dating back to last season.
University's victory bumped their record up to 7-1. As for DeLand, their loss dropped their record down to 4-3.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. University has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 178.6 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like DeLand struggles in that department as they've been averaging 233.1. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
University lost to DeLand on the road by a decisive 31-13 margin when the teams last played back in November of 2023. Thankfully for University, Tyron Moore (who rushed for 178 yards while picking up 7.4 yards per carry, and also threw for 25 yards and a touchdown while completing 85.7% of his passes) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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