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E.J. Taylor rushed for 140 yards and two touchdowns in Hobart's win over Union.
KEVIN COLTON
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Hobart HOBART 0-1 , 0
28
Winner Alfred ALFRED 1-0 , 0
Hobart HOBART
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Final
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Alfred ALFRED
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Winner
Score By Quarters
Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F
HOBART Hobart 7 3 0 13 23
ALFRED Alfred 7 0 14 7 28

Game Recap: Hobart Football | | Ken DeBolt

Hobart falls at Alfred in opener 28-23

ALFRED, N.Y.—The Hobart football team suffered a season-opening 28-23 loss at Alfred this evening. The Statesmen outgained the Saxons 361-241, but the visitors were done in by turnovers and penalties.
 
Hobart junior running back E.J. Taylor rushed for 102 yards and three touchdowns. It was his fifth consecutive 100-yard game dating back to last season and his third straight game with three touchdowns. Junior wide receiver Marcus Peterson logged game-highs with five receptions for 85 yards. Sophomore quarterback Aidan Conrath was 13-of-28 passing for 184 yards.
 
On defense, senior linebacker Noah Chachere rang up a game-high 10 tackles, including a sack. Senior linebacker Mike McGhee added seven stops. First-year defensive back Blake Minsterman posted his first collegiate interception in the second quarter.
 
KEY STATS
  • Hobart turned the ball over three times, two of which Alfred turned into touchdowns. The Statesmen were only able to convert the Saxons' two turnovers into three points.
  • Penalties also proved costly for Hobart. The Statesmen were flagged seven times for 63 yards, compared to four penalties for 30 yards against Alfred.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
  • Alfred opened the scoring on a 6-yard TD pass from Chris Kelly (14-21 for 122 yds, 2 TDs) to Carmine Hoag (4-44 yds), capping the Saxons' opening drive.
  • Hobart answered on its final possession of the first quarter. Taylor scored on a 1-yard dive and Luke Monteyne's extra point tied the game at 7.
  • Minsterman's interception set up an 8-play, 44-yard scoring drive that ended with Monteyne converting a 24-yard field goal for a 10-7 lead that held up until halftime.
 
TURNING POINT
  • The momentum swung in the home team's favor during the third quarter.
  • Chachere appeared to halt Alfred's opening drive of the second half with an interception at midfield, but the turnover was wiped out by a roughing the passer penalty against the Statesmen.
  • With the second chance, Kelly directed his team back to the end zone, throwing a 15-yard touchdown to Tommy Nyquist (4rec, 23 yds; 20 rush, 75 yds).
  • After Hobart missed a 28-yard field goal (hit the upright) and Alfred punted, the Statesmen offense went back to work. On the third play of the drive, Thomas Welch stepped in front of a Conrath pass and raced 48 yards for a touchdown and a 21-10 lead.
  • Welch struck again on Hobart's next drive, forcing a fumble on a sack and recovering for his team. Eight plays later, Kelly scored on a 1-yard keeper for a 28-10 advantage.
 
LATE SURGE
  • Hobart fought back with 70+ yard scoring drives, both finished off by Taylor TD runs, but the Statesmen weren't able to recover their onside kick attempt with just over two minutes left. From there, the Saxons ran out the clock.
 
ON THE ROAD AGAIN
  • Week 2 will see Hobart make another road trip, visiting Brockport on Saturday, Sept. 13. Kickoff is set for noon.
  • The Statesmen and Golden Eagles will meet for the first time since 2019. Hobart prevailed in that contest 33-7 in Geneva. The Statesmen will be looking for their first win in Brockport since 2016.

 
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