Two dominant signal callers in Max Davis and Tanner Gray are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The University Bulldogs will be playing in front of their home fans against the Wellington Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
On Friday, University ended up a good deal behind Eaton and lost 35-21. The matchup marked the Bulldogs' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Despite the loss, University saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Davis threw for 224 yards and three TDs, and also rushed for 103 yards. Carter Boykin was no stranger to the big play, connecting on a big catch that went for 58 yards.
Meanwhile, Wellington put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Berthoud 54-0. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won four games by 54 points or more so far this season.
Wellington's win came from a few key players University will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Brayton Meglen, who rushed for 83 yards and a pair of scores, and also caught one touchdown. Another player making a difference was Cyle Kisner, who rushed for 73 yards and a pair of TDs on only nine carries.
Wellington was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 417 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in November of 2024.
Wellington didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Owen Gabbert, Kasen Brown, and Tyler Shaffer picked up one apiece.
University's defeat dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Wellington, their win bumped their record up to 5-0.
University lost to Wellington at home by a decisive 17-0 margin in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. Thankfully for the Bulldogs, Cash Altschwager (who rushed for 207 yards and two scores on only 15 carries) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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