Football beats Wilmington to secure first back-to-back five-win seasons since 1995 and 1996

The Muskingum football team beat Wilmington on Saturday afternoon to secure its first back-to-back five-win seasons since the 1995 and 1996 campaigns. The Muskies handed the Quakers a 27-13 setback.

The Basics

• Records: Muskingum (5-4 overall, 4-4 OAC), Wilmington (3-6 overall, 2-6 OAC)
• Location: Williams Stadium - Wilmington, Ohio
• Weather: Sunny and 74
• Attendance: 781

Notables

• Muskingum's win secured the first back-to-back five-win seasons since the 1995 and 1996 campaigns. 
• Saturday's contest marked the 27th meeting between Muskingum and Wilmington. The Muskies hold a 19-8 edge in the all-time series. Muskingum has won 13 straight games over Wilmington.
• Senior quarterback Jordan Garrett went 13-of-20 for 210 yards and two scores. He also added 27 yards rushing and two touchdowns. Garrett ranks first all-time in career passing with 5,536 yards. He also ranks third all-time in total offense with 6,053 yards (5,536 pass, 517 rush).
• Senior receiver Zuri Edmondson had four receptions for 104 yards and a touchdown. Edmondson ranks fifth all-time in career receiving yards with 1,610.

Up Next

• Muskingum next hosts rival Marietta for Senior Day and the Shriner Game on Saturday, November 12. The game is slated for a 1:30 p.m. kickoff in the Bullock Health and Wellness Complex (BHWC). Senior Day recognition will commence at noon. The game will also feature a pregame tailgate for Muskingum students sponsored by Muskingum Student Senate and Muskingum's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the BHWC. Halftime will feature a special recognition of Muskingum's esports Fortnite National Championship team receiving their championship rings and the championship of the inaugural Spikeball Tournament.

Inside the Numbers

• Muskingum churned out 357 yards of offense and 17 first downs.
• Garrett led the Muskie offense with four touchdowns and 237 yards of total offense.
• Edmondson had a game-high 104 yards receiving with one score.
• Senior receiver Ja'Lin Goodman registered three grabs for 48 yards and one touchdown.
• Freshman running back Carl Collins rushed for a game-high 74 yards on 18 totes.
• Sophomore Austin Willforth led the defensive effort with 11 stops and one sack for eight yards.
• Senior linebacker Tristan Howell notched 10 hits.
• Sophomore defensive back Cole Burch added nine tackles.
• Wilmington had 390 yards of offense and 19 first downs.
• Adam Dixon led the Quakers going 20-of-38 for 206 yards and one score.
• Ben Hobbs rushed for 71 yards on 11 carries.
• Itika Wynn Jr. had eight receptions for 88 yards and one touchdown.
• Joey Weikel and Jarod Lee each had nine tackles to pace the Wilmington defense.

How it Happened

• Muskingum scored two opening-quarter touchdowns to grab the early momentum. Garrett connected with Edmondson for a 73-yard touchdown and Goodman for a 28-yard score.
• Garrett scored on a two-yard run in the second quarter to help propel Muskingum to a 20-6 lead heading into the break. The touchdown ended a 13-play, 75-yard drive that took 6:54 off the clock.
• Garrett scampered for a nine-yard score midway through the third quarter to complete the Muskie scoring and cap off a four-touchdown performance.