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2023
Game Leaders
Olivet
Pa:
Thomas Foust - 187
Ru:
Dontal Wright - 169
Rec:
Samuel Kunnuji - 69
Alfred State
Pa:
Justin Horvath - 315
Ru:
Noah Currier - 3
Rec:
Jazir Francois - 107
Team Stats
Alfred State
Olivet
Passing Yards
315
249
Rushing Yards
-27
326
Turnovers
0
0
Time of Poss.
22:24
37:36
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OLIVET, Mich. – The University of Olivet football team totaled 575 yards of offense and held Alfred State (N.Y.) College to 288 yards, as the Comets won 40-19 over the Pioneers in a non-conference game today at the Cutler Athletic Complex.
THE BASICS
- Final Score: Olivet 40, Alfred State 19
- Location: Cutler Athletic Complex; Olivet, Michigan
- Records: Olivet 2-2 overall, Alfred State 2-3 overall
HOW IT HAPPENED
- After forcing Alfred State to punt on its second drive, the Comets used a 7-play drive to score their first touchdown when sophomore quarterback Thomas Foust rushed four yards into the end zone. The PAT kick by freshman Wesley Franco was good.
- The Pioneers quickly answered with a 69-yard touchdown pass from Justin Horvath to Jazir Francois. The PAT kick was blocked, and Olivet led 7-6 with 4:10 left in the opening quarter.
- The Comets strung together a 15-play, 92-yard scoring drive which spanned the end of the first stanza and start of the second quarter. Foust covered the final six yards of possession with a jaunt into the end zone. The PAT kick sailed wide right of the goal post.
- The Pioneers turned the ball over on downs on their next drive. Olivet took over at its own 27-yard line. The Comets marched 73 yards down the field, capped by a one-yard touchdown run by sophomore Dontal Wright to stretch their lead to 19-6 with 6:09 left before halftime.
- The score stayed 19-6 at the intermission.
- Alfred State had a 54-yard touchdown pass from Horvath to Matthew Mancuso to make the score 19-13 at the 10:37 mark of the third period.
- On a fourth and three play, Wright ran 49 yards for a touchdown and push Olivet's advantage back to 13 points, 26-13.
- The Comets sealed their win with two touchdowns in the fourth quarter. The first was a 66-yard pass from Foust to freshman Kevin Lebron-Hill and the second was a 3-yard run by Wright.
- The Pioneers closed the scoring with a 10-yard touchdown reception by Francois.
FOR THE COMETS
- Olivet had a balanced offense, with 249 passing yards and 326 rushing yards. The Comet defense held Alfred State to 288 yards, including a negative 27 on the ground.
- Foust completed 12-of-18 passes for 187 yards.
- Sophomore Samuel Kunnuji caught six passes for 69 yards. He also had 14 carries for 78 yards.
- Senior SirQuarius Ball hauled in four passes for 54 yards.
- Wright led the ground game with 24 rushes for 169 yards and three touchdowns.
- Junior Jeramey King topped the defense with seven tackles.
- Senior Zameer Wallace finished with six tackles.
- Senior Ricky Williamson recorded two quarterback sacks and two pass breakups.
UP NEXT
- The Comets start Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association play next Saturday, October 7, when they travel to play Kalamazoo College. Kickoff from Angell Field is 2 p.m.