It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Creighton had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They enjoyed a cozy 34-18 victory over the Weeping Water Indians. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Bulldogs.
Taylor Nilson continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 179 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 9.0 yards per carry, and also throwing for 46 yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in August.
Creighton didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Calvin Wilmes, Ethan Kuhlman, Jorgan Condon, and Ethan Kuhl picked up one apiece.
Creighton's record now sits at 7-2. As for Weeping Water, their loss ended a nine-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 7-2.
Creighton will face off against Riverside on Friday. Riverside will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Creighton surely won't give up without a fight. Weeping Water does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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