Creighton has been away from home for two games now, but on Friday they'll finally make their return. They will welcome the Neligh-Oakdale Warriors at 7:00 p.m. After the two teams made easy work of their previous opponents, one won't be so lucky on Friday.
If Creighton beats Neligh-Oakdale with 68 points on Friday, it's going to be the team's new lucky number: they've won their past two matchups with that exact score. Creighton blew past Elgin/Pope John 68-20 on the road on Friday. The result was nothing new for the Bulldogs, who have now won three matches by 42 points or more so far this season.
Taylor Nilson was his usual excellent self, throwing for 297 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 10.6 yards per attempt, and also rushing for 93 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries. He didn't just play on offense: he also forced a fumble, made nine total tackles (1.0 for loss), and defended a pass. Another player making a difference was Jorgan Condon, who picked up 143 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Creighton wouldn't let Elgin/Pope John keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Creighton can thank Calvin Wilmes and Nilson for forcing both of them. Nilson is also on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, after only six points in their last game, Neligh-Oakdale made sure to put some points up on the board against North Central on Friday. Neligh-Oakdale breezed by North Central at home to the tune of 62-20. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Warriors as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Neligh-Oakdale found their leader in underclassman Cooper Arehart, who rushed for 48 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 137 yards and two touchdowns. Corbin Hoefer was another key player, gaining 81 total yards and three touchdowns.
Neligh-Oakdale's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Arehart, Breckin Kight, and Tyson Blakeman picked up one apiece.
Creighton's win bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Neligh-Oakdale, their victory bumped their record up to 2-3.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Creighton has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 235 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Neligh-Oakdale struggles in that department as they've been averaging 199.2. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Creighton against Neligh-Oakdale when the teams last played back in August of 2017, as the squad secured a 94-0 win. Does Creighton have another victory up their sleeve, or will Neligh-Oakdale turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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