Drexel/Miami is 8-0 against Osceola since September of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. Drexel/Miami will square off against the Osceola Indians at 7:00 p.m. Drexel/Miami is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 33.7 points per game this season.
Drexel/Miami is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Missouri's top teams: Greenfield, who was ranked 14th in their home state at the time (Drexel/Miami was ranked 13th). Drexel/Miami received a blow on Friday as they fell 58-40 to Greenfield. Drexel/Miami has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Drexel/Miami's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Kolbi Nichols, who rushed for 31 yards and two touchdowns, and Cole Kimbrough, who picked up 116 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Drexel/Miami wouldn't let Greenfield keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Drexel/Miami can thank Tj Munter and Izayah Rhoades for forcing both of them.
Meanwhile, Osceola was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They took a 28-22 hit to the loss column at the hands of Rich Hill.
The losing side was boosted by Beau Hoeme, who rushed for 33 yards and two touchdowns. Kolten Garver got in on the action as well, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Even if they lost, Osceola's defense still kept up the pressure with five sacks. In that department, Kayden Brewer was the leader with two. He is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last six games he's played dating back to last season. Osceola got some further help from Kyler Mace: he picked up a sack, forced a fumble, and made 17 total tackles.
Drexel/Miami now has a losing record at 3-4. As for Osceola, their loss dropped their record down to 1-6.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Drexel/Miami has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 170.6 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Osceola struggles in that department as they've been averaging 154.1. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Drexel/Miami skirted past Osceola 52-50 in their previous meeting back in October of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Drexel/Miami since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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