Mount Union has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 14.83 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They walked away with a 38-31 win over the Glendale Vikings. Mount Union's victory was all the more impressive since the Vikings were averaging only 17 points allowed on the season.
Mount Union was led to victory by Josh Ryan and Maddox Hobbs. Ryan rushed for 70 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries, while Hobbs rushed for 11 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Mount Union was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 261 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Glendale only rushed for 125.
When it comes to explaining why Glendale lost, don't look at Jimmy Sutton. Despite the final result, he rushed for 64 yards and three touchdowns, and also picked up 36 receiving yards.
Mount Union pushed their record up to 5-1 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Glendale, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mount Union will head out to challenge Juniata Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Mount Union's defense has only allowed 14.8 points per game this season, so Juniata Valley's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Glendale, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Claysburg-Kimmel at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Claysburg-Kimmel will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Glendale surely won't give up without a fight.
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