The Muskingum football team set numerous records en route to delivering an electrifying Senior Day win against Wilmington on Saturday afternoon, 64-63.

Notables

• Muskingum set the school record for first downs in a game with 37. The previous record was 34, established in 1999 against Hiram.
• Senior quarterback Doug Crawford set the record for passing yards in a game (511) and total offense in a game with 578 (511 pass/67 rush). The previous records were held by Jordan Garrett, who had 482 yards passing and 492 yards of total offense against Capital in 2021.
• Senior kicker Hunter Albers tied the school record for extra points made in a game with eight. He tied the mark held by Kevin Smith set in 1999 against Hiram.
• Muskingum narrowly missed the school record for total offense in a game with its 679-yard outburst. The school record of 693 was set in 1957 against Marietta.
• Muskingum's 64 points are the most in a game since 1960 when Muskingum beat Waynesburg 66-7.
• Crawford and senior receiver Zuri Edmondson were named the Wally's Pizza Players of the Game.
• Prior to the game, Muskingum recognized football and cheer seniors.

The Basics

• Records: Muskingum (4-5 overall, 3-5 OAC), Wilmington (3-6 overall, 2-6 OAC)
• Location: Bullock Health and Wellness Complex - New Concord, Ohio
• Attendance: 1,789

How it Happened

• Muskingum outscored the Quakers 22-7 over the final 6:51 of the game to erase a 14-point deficit.
• Following a five-play, 75-yard drive that culminated with Crawford hitting senior receiver Ja'Lin Goodman for a three-yard score, Muskingum recovered an onside kick with 6:49 on the clock. On the first play of the drive, Crawford found senior receiver Travis Roberson for a 51-yard touchdown to tie the game at 56-56.
• Wilmington responded with a seven-play, 75-yard drive to take a 63-56 lead with 4:30 to play.
• Muskingum answered the Quaker score with a five-play, 54-yard drive that ended with Crawford scoring on an 18-yard run. The Muskies then converted a two-point conversion with sophomore running back Donald Francis scoring to give Muskingum a 64-63 lead with 2:28 to play.
• Muskingum freshman defensive back Darrian Morris sealed the Muskie win with an interception at the Wilmington 47-yard line with 1:33 to play.

Inside the Numbers

• Muskingum and Wilmington combined for 1,337 yards of offense and 71 first downs.
• Crawford went 32-of-45 for 511 yards passing with five touchdowns and two interceptions. He also added 67 yards rushing and two scores.
• Edmondson had nine receptions for 188 yards and two scores.
• Goodman hauled in eight receptions for 119 yards and two scores.
• Roberson ended the game with six grabs for 123 yards and one touchdown.
• Francis rushed for 96 yards on 22 carries with one touchdown. 
• Albers was a perfect 8-for-8 in extra-point attempts.
• Sophomore linebacker Garrett Gurney led the defense with 11 stops.
• Sophomore defensive back Antwan Murphy added nine hits and one interception.
• Morris had seven tackles and one interception.
• Derrek Larimer led Wilmington, going 35-of-52 for 482 yards with nine touchdowns and two interceptions. 
• Lathan Jones had 11 receptions for 196 yards and three scores.
• Saa'lih Muhammed had 10 grabs for 148 yards and two touchdowns.
• Nehemiah Jenkins rushed for 174 yards on 26 totes.
• Joey Weikel led the Quaker defense with 12 hits.
• Zac Schmidt had 11 tackles with two interceptions.

Up Next

• Muskingum next plays rival Marietta in the Shriner Game on Saturday, November 11. The game is scheduled for 1:30 p.m.