Nationally-ranked John Carroll haunts Muskingum

Nationally-ranked John Carroll haunts Muskingum

The 17th-ranked John Carroll Blue Streaks held Muskingum to 104 yards of offense en route to grabbing a 30-0 Halloween win on Saturday afternoon.

The Basics

  • Records: Muskingum (0-8 overall, 0-7 OAC), John Carroll (7-1 overall, 6-1 OAC)
  • Location: University Heights, Ohio - at Don Shula Stadium 

How It Happened

  • John Carroll churned out 389 yards of offense and led 17-0 at the half en route to the home OAC win.
  • Muskingum mustered 104 yards of offense on 53 plays. 
  • Muskie junior running back Melvin Smith led the team with 63 yards rushing on 14 totes. Smith also hauled in two receptions for 13 yards.
  • Freshman quarterback Kevin Peterson made his second straight start and went 8-of-21 for 56 yards with three interceptions.
  • Senior linebacker Zach Barry led the defense with 11 stops. 
  • Sophomore linebacker Mick Fishel added nine tackles.
  • Jake Schaefer led the Blue Streaks throwing for 234 yards and one score on 21-of-35 passing with one interception. 
  • Ro Golphin rushed for 129 yards on 21 carries with one touchdown and Jordan D'Orazio caught nine passes for 134 yards.

Up Next

  • Muskingum next travels to rival Marietta for the Shriners Game on Saturday, November 7. Game time is slated for 1:30 p.m. The Muskies are 6-0 all-time in the Shriner series.