Eagles with 312 Yards of Offense in 56-12 Loss to Roosevelt

Arlington Heights, IL.     The Judson University Football Team completed its road portion of the 2022 schedule on Saturday with a 56-12 loss to Roosevelt on Saturday.

Judson had a touchdown in each half of the contest. The Eagles got on the board 11 minutes in on a seven-yard touchdown connection between Christian Miller and Alex Siebens (failed PAT) to complete a 10-play, 75-yard drive. Brandon Mackey provided the other score with a one-yard run to cap a nine-play, 80-yard drive (PAT blocked). 

Judson put up 312 yards of offense, which was only 25 yards lower than Roosevelt's output of 337 yards. Miller led the passing game with 173 yards, completing 11 of 22 passes, including the Siebens touchdown. Mackey led Judson's running attack with 79 yards on the ground and a score. Sherond Boyd added 44 yards rushing on four carries. O'Vauntay Vickers was the star of the offensive effort, with six receptions for 116 yards. Mackey had three receptions for 38 yards, while Siebens had two catches for 19 yards, including the touchdown. 

Defensively, Jontrell Mitchell led Judson with eight total tackles (7 solo-1 assist), including two tackles for a loss. Chance Cregeen had six total tackles (5-1). Ryan Otey had four tackles (3-1), including a half-tackle for a loss. Justin Ratliff had four tackles (3-1), with a tackle for a loss. Bryce Heerey had three solo tackles, including a tackle for a loss.  Malik Rowe, Desmond-Hill Thomas, Troynell Rivers Jr., and Siebens all contributed with tackles for a loss. 

"Roosevelt is a really good football team from top to bottom in all three phases. They brought it from the first play of the game, and we didn't have an answer for them," said Head Coach Dan Paplaczyk. "There were too many turnovers and missed assignments and missed opportunities to even make the game competitive. That is a coaching staff with a ton of class. We are praying for [Roosevelt Head Coach] Jared [Williamson] that he continues on his road to recovery [from his recent car crash] and wish all of them the best." 

Judson faces St. Xavier to begin a three-game homestand on September 29 beginning at 3:00 p.m. in Streamwood.