University lost to Brenham back in November of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Trojans claimed a resounding 42-14 win over the Cubs. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Trojans' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 255th, while the Cubs are ranked 107th).
A big part of University's win came down to the chemistry between Savoy Nichols and his top target London Smith. Nichols threw for 353 yards and four TDs while completing 75% of his passes while Smith picked up 171 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
University's run defense was locked in: Brenham could only muster 2.6 yards per carry. The team can thank Laquan Hughes Jr. for the heroic effort on defense: he. They're 1-2 when they shut down the run game so well.
University didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Rashad Smith and Jeremiah Green. Smith got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Brenham's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Chris Guidry, who picked up 192 receiving yards and one score. Guidry was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield on a catch that went for 55 yards. Xyran Upshaw was another key player, having thrown for 270 yards and two touchdowns.
Trojans
| 10/31/25 vs Brenham | 42-14 |
| 10/17/25 vs Belton | 33-27 |
| 10/09/25 vs Rudder | 58-3 |
University pushed their record up to 6-3 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 44.3 points over those games. As for Brenham, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 8-1.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. University is set to challenge their familiar foe Ellison at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. That contest will pit two of the most dominant signal callers against one another: Nichols and Marlyn Smith. Meanwhile, Brenham will square off against rival Belton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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