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| 10/04/25 - Home | 54-6 W |
| 10/12/24 - Away | 31-14 W |
| 10/07/23 - Home | 23-8 W |
| 11/17/22 - Away | 17-14 W |
| 10/21/22 - Away | 0-22 L |
| + 5 more games |
Balboa has gone 8-2 against Washington recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on the 27th. After both having extra time off, the two teams will shake off the rust and duke it out at 11:00 a.m. Balboa is coming into the game hot, having won their last seven games.
Balboa is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Saturday. Their defense stepped up to hand Mission a 45-0 shutout. Considering the Buccaneers have won nine contests by more than 35 points this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Among those leading the charge was Rylen Thien-Jones, who threw for 119 yards and a pair of TDs. Jamarrick Tanner made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Balboa didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Bobby Ray Wysinger, Tanner, and Syrus Siga picked up one apiece. Naioa Tinoifili Shul Cassidy was another major factor on D, making 11 total tackles (5.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, Washington hadn't done well against Lincoln recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Eagles walked away with a 42-35 victory over the Mustangs.
Balboa better keep an eye on Roy Mertz. He was instrumental in Washington's win, throwing for 311 yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing for 61 yards. Mertz's passing game has become a key predictor of the Eagles' success: the team is undefeated when his passer rating is 110 or higher, but only 2-3 otherwise.
Washington's win bumped their record up to 8-3. As for Balboa, their victory bumped their record up to 9-2.
Thursday's matchup might be decided in the trenches. Balboa has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 243.6 rushing yards per game. It's a different story for Washington, though, as they've been averaging only 84.1 rushing yards. How will they fare against such a dominant running game?
Everything came up roses for Balboa against Washington in their previous meeting back in October, as the squad secured a 54-6 win. In that game, the Buccaneers amassed a halftime lead of 28-0, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on the 27th.
