The Muskingum football team went toe-to-toe with 22nd-ranked John Carroll on Saturday afternoon in University Heights. The Blue Streaks used a late second-half surge to pull away from the Muskies en route to a 29-7 win.

The Basics

• Records: Muskingum (3-2 overall, 2-2 OAC), John Caroll (2-2 overall, 2-1 OAC)
• Location: Don Shula Stadium - University Heights, Ohio
• Attendance: 2,003

Game Highlights

• Muskie senior defensive back Cortez McGinnis gave Muskingum an early 7-0 lead in the first quarter with an 86-yard interception return for a touchdown.
• John Carroll tied the game at the 3:54 mark of the opening frame on an eight-yard touchdown pass from Jake Floriea to Kenny Cross.
• The Blue Streaks took the lead in the final seconds of the first half on Demerius Goodwin's three-yard run.
• The third quarter saw both teams go scoreless.
• John Carroll extended their lead in the fourth quarter with a pair of touchdowns and one two-point conversion. 
• The Muskies had opportunities to trim its deficit but were 0-for-1 in the red zone when an early fourth-quarter drive stalled at the John Carroll nine-yard line. The Muskies also missed a 43-yard field goal in the third quarter.
• The event marked John Carroll's annual Homecoming contest.

Inside The Numbers

• Muskingum ended the game with 194 yards of offense (137 passing/57 rushing)
• John Carroll ended the outing with 435 yards of offense (196 passing/239 rushing)
• John Carroll held a 20-11 edge in first downs. 
• The Blue Streaks held a 32:36-27:24 nod in time of possession. 
• Senior quarterback Jordan Garrett went 15-of-29 for 137 yards. Garrett also rushed for 25 yards. 
• Junior running back Justin Bell rushed for 18 yards on seven totes.
• Junior receiver Zuri Edmondson hauled in five receptions for 84 yards.
• Junior linebacker Tristan Howell led the defense with 13 stops.
• Senior defensive back Brian Brown added six hits.
• The Muskie defense recorded three turnovers. Two interceptions and one fumble recovery. Freshman defensive back Quentel Bryant Jr. had an interception, and freshman defensive lineman Daniel Robinson had a fumble recovery. McGinnis provided the lone score with his 86-yard interception return for a touchdown.  
• Sophomore kicker Collin Scozzafava booted a career-best 70-yard punt and averaged 46.7 yards per punt with one inside the 20 and two fair catches. 
• Floriea passed for 196 yards and one score.
• Matthew Busser led the ground attack with 111 yards rushing on 11 carries. 
• Keyshawn Colmon had five receptions for 61 yards.
• Tyshawn Jones and Brian Robinson each had six tackles.

Up Next

• Muskingum next hosts Baldwin Wallace for Homecoming on Saturday, October 16. The game is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. at Zanesville High School.