The Muskingum football team beat Ohio Northern on Saturday afternoon, 42-30, to improve to 4-1 overall and 3-1 in Ohio Athletic Conference play.

Notables

• This marks the third time this season Muskingum has scored 42 points.
• Muskingum amassed a season-best 512 yards of offense.
• Muskingum dominated the time of possession with a 38:09-21:51 advantage.

The Basics

• Records: Muskingum (4-1 overall, 3-1 OAC), Ohio Northern (3-2 overall, 2-2 OAC)
• Location: Dial-Roberson Stadium - Ada, Ohio

Inside the Numbers

• Muskingum ended the game with 512 yards and 23 first downs
• Junior quarterback Garrett Gurney made his first career start and went 19-of-25 for 385 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. He also rushed for 53 yards and two scores.
• Sophomore receiver Davion Grant had seven receptions for a career-high 185 yards and two touchdowns.
• Senior wideout Travanti Keitt had nine receptions for 147 yards.
• Senior tight end Gannon Unger had one catch for a 23-yard touchdown.
• Junior running back Elijah Slagle rumbled for 34 yards on eight totes.
• Junior kicker Aaron Meyers was a perfect 6-of-6 on extra-point attempts.
• Senior defensive lineman Toleo Malone led the Muskie defense with five stops and four tackles for loss.
• Senior defensive lineman Doug Atkins returned a fumble 21 yards for a touchdown.
• Junior defensive lineman Kenny Page added four tackles.
• Ohio Northern ended the outing with 343 yards of offense and 17 first downs.
• Jordan Pettaway led the offense with 110 yards rushing on 15 carries with one touchdown.
• Matt McKeown had three receptions for 46 yards and one score.
• Jessie Agee led the ONU defense with eight stops.

How it Happened

• Muskingum orchestrated three scoring drives of 75 yards and one for 55 yards and 67 yards.
• Muskingum scored the first 14 points en route to leading 21-10 at halftime.
• Muskingum seized control of the contest by scoring 21 unanswered points in the second half.

Up Next

• Muskingum next host Marietta for its 102nd Homecoming on Saturday, October 19. The Shriner Trophy game is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at the BHWC.