Football 10/28/2023 3:45:00 PM Chris Brannick

UCO Blanked At Fort Hays State

Bronchos Fall 34-0 In MIAA Road Game

HAYS, Kan. – Central Oklahoma struggled to get the offense going in an MIAA contest at Fort Hays State Saturday afternoon as the Bronchos were dealt a 27-0 loss.

UCO is now 4-5 overall on the season and 3-5 in the MIAA. The Bronchos host Washburn next Saturday afternoon in Week 10. Fort Hays State, which is receiving votes in the AFCA Top 25, improved to 7-2 overall on the season and 6-2 in league play.

"We couldn't get anything going on offense today," UCO head football coach Adam Dorrel said. "We did a good job in the first half forcing turnovers. That gave us a chance. But we just couldn't get it going. We're asking our defense to do too much. We have to be better on offense and give them a break."

Central Oklahoma got the ball first on Saturday, but the Bronchos were forced to punt. Fort Hays State went down the field and scored a touchdown (6 plays, 62 yards) to take an early lead. The Bronchos continued to be stuck in a similar situation all day.

UCO punted on its first three possessions before missing a 33-yard field goal attempt. In the second quarter, it was another punt, a turnover on downs, and the end of the first half.

Central had just two possessions in the third quarter and the Bronchos threw interceptions on both of them. In the fourth quarter, UCO was forced to punt again twice before a third interception as Fort Hays State closed out the win.

UCO managed 186 total yards of offense on Saturday. The Bronchos ran the ball 22 times for 58 yards and threw for 128 passing yards.

Stephon Brown was 11-for-25 with 94 yards and two interceptions and two sacks in his first game back after missing two weeks with injury. Dawson Herl was 1-for-2 with minus-3 yards and Jacob Delso was 1-for-2 with 37 yards.

Trevon Woolfolk led the Broncho rushing attack with 14 yards on six carries. Jaylen Cottrell (3-13), Tariq Logan (1-12), Payton Scott (2-12), and Brown (8-8) also chipped in on the rushing attack.

Zane Adams led the defense with eight tackles. Connor Johnson and Marlo Hughes Jr. both had seven tackles. Johnson also had one interception. Emmonte Davis picked off another pass. Johnson and Noah West both had sacks in the game.

Central Oklahoma hosts Washburn in Week 10. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. at Chad Richison Stadium. The Bronchos conclude the 2023 season in Week 11 at Pittsburg State on Saturday, Nov. 11.

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Players Mentioned

#57 Zane Adams: DL; 6' 1"; Junior

#2 Stephon Brown: QB; 6' 5"; Senior

#20 Jaylen Cottrell: RB; 6' 2"; Sophomore

#14 Emmonte Davis: DB; 6' 1"; Junior

#1 Jacob Delso: WR; 6' 0"; Junior

#26 Marlo Hughes Jr.: LB; 6' 0"; Senior

#21 Connor Johnson: LB; 6' 3"; Junior

#34 Payton Scott: RB; 5' 5"; Senior

#40 Noah West: LB; 6' 3"; Junior

#12 Dawson Herl: QB; 6' 3"; Junior

Players Mentioned

#57 Zane Adams
: 6' 1"; Junior
: DL

#2 Stephon Brown
: 6' 5"; Senior
: QB

#20 Jaylen Cottrell
: 6' 2"; Sophomore
: RB

#14 Emmonte Davis
: 6' 1"; Junior
: DB

#1 Jacob Delso
: 6' 0"; Junior
: WR

#26 Marlo Hughes Jr.
: 6' 0"; Senior
: LB

#21 Connor Johnson
: 6' 3"; Junior
: LB

#34 Payton Scott
: 5' 5"; Senior
: RB

#40 Noah West
: 6' 3"; Junior
: LB

#12 Dawson Herl
: 6' 3"; Junior
: QB