Football Recap: Derek Lesko and Jacob Drysdale Pace Richard Defense

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Previous 4 Games

09/26/25 - Away	35-14 W
11/15/24 - Neutral	30-12 W
09/27/24 - Home	29-8 W
11/06/15 - Neutral	14-57 L

If Loyola wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played Richard, they should've done a better job of containing Derek Lesko. The Pioneers blew past the Bull Dogs 35-14 on Friday thanks in part to Lesko, who rushed for 253 yards and four scores on only 12 carries. He didn't just play on offense: he also made five total tackles and defended one pass in addition to snagging an interception.

Richard didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Lesko and Jacob Drysdale.

Richard's win bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Loyola, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.

We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Richard will challenge rival University Liggett at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Loyola is set to take on their familiar foe Gabriel Richard at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.