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Cumberland University

Kaiden Hatchett
37
Cumberland (TN) CUMBERLA 6-4 , 2
56
Winner Lindsey Wilson LINDSEY 8-1 , 4
Cumberland (TN) CUMBERLA
6-4 , 2
37
Final
56
Lindsey Wilson LINDSEY
8-1 , 4
Winner
Score By Quarters
Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F
CUMBERLA Cumberland (TN) 13 10 7 7 37
LINDSEY Lindsey Wilson 14 21 7 14 56

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Game Recap: Football |

Record-Setting Day Not Enough as Cumberland Falls to No. 9 Lindsey Wilson, 56-37

COLUMBIA, Ky.--In a high-scoring shootout at Parnell Family Stadium, Cumberland quarterback Jake Parker set a new single-game program record with 388 passing yards, but it wasn't enough to slow down an explosive Lindsey Wilson offense led by running back Davontaye Saunders, who shattered the Blue Raiders' single-game and single-season rushing records in a 56-37 win over the Phoenix. Wide receiver Kaiden Hatchett also made history for Cumberland, hauling in a program-best 205 receiving yards on eight catches, including a 63-yard touchdown strike.

The Phoenix offense was electric, amassing 556 total yards on 81 plays while controlling the ball for nearly 40 minutes. Parker completed 24-of-37 passes for 388 yards and three touchdowns while adding 77 rushing yards. Hatchett's 205-yard effort set the tone for a dynamic passing attack, while Jarrius Rogers added seven catches, 95 yards, and a touchdown and Devin Williams caught two passes for a touchdown. On the ground, Jacob Cornejo carried 20 times for 75 yards and a score, and Lamar Childress added a one-yard touchdown run. Jack Kantner connected on a career-long 39-yard field goal.

Defensively, Chazz Hunter and Boston Follis led the team with six tackles each, while Shaikyi Hannah recorded an interception. Despite several key stops, the Phoenix had no answer for Saunders' speed and vision out of the backfield, as Lindsey Wilson averaged an incredible 13.4 yards per play.

The Blue Raiders racked up 605 total yards on just 45 plays, led by Davontaye Saunders, who erupted for 299 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 14 carries including runs of 73 and 69 yards. Quarterback Tate Rice was efficient through the air, completing 11-of-15 passes for 220 yards and three touchdowns. His top targets were Max Gainey had three catches, 77 yards, and one score. Adriene Bailey caught two passes for  68 yards and a score and Seth Phillips had four catches for 62 yards and a touchdown. Stevin Mack added two rushing scores, helping Lindsey Wilson balance its attack.

Linebacker Cameron Rankins anchored the defense with 12 total tackles and a fumble recovery, while Kevin Wilson added 12 tackles and a tackle for loss. The Blue Raiders intercepted Parker three times, with Chevis Elliott, Lee Levingston, and Kelson McKinney each grabbing one pick to stall promising Cumberland drives.

Lindsey Wilson struck first just 18 seconds into the game as Saunders broke free for a 73-yard touchdown. Cumberland answered with a 1-yard score from Cornejo, capping a 12-play, 65-yard drive. After another quick 69-yard touchdown from Saunders, Parker found Williams for a 6-yard score to cut the deficit to 14-13.

Parker connected with Rogers on a 25-yard touchdown, giving CU a 20-14 lead. The Blue Raiders countered immediately as Rice hit Gainey for a 43-yard score, then added two more touchdowns in the final minutes of the half a 61-yard strike to Bailey and a 7-yard pass to Phillips to o lead 35-23 at halftime. Kantner's 39-yard field goal provided the lone CU points in the quarter.

Hatchett made history with a 63-yard touchdown reception from Parker, but Saunders continued his dominant day with a 45-yard touchdown run to push the lead to 42-30 entering the final frame.

Mack added two rushing touchdowns from 19 and 33 yards out, sandwiched around a 1-yard touchdown run by Childress, sealing the 56-37 final as Lindsey Wilson's offensive onslaught proved too much to overcome.

Cumberland (6-4, 2-3 MSC) will return home next weekend to close out the regular season with senior day against Faulkner. 
 
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Players Mentioned

Lamar Childress

#32 Lamar Childress

RB
5' 10"
Graduate Student
Jacob Cornejo

#0 Jacob Cornejo

RB
6' 0"
Sophomore
Boston Follis

#46 Boston Follis

LB
6' 0"
Senior
Kaiden Hatchett

#3 Kaiden Hatchett

WR
5' 10"
Redshirt Junior
Jack Kantner

#17 Jack Kantner

K
5' 11"
Junior
Jarrius Rogers

#82 Jarrius Rogers

WR
5' 11"
Sophomore
Devin Williams

#87 Devin Williams

TE
5' 11"
Redshirt Sophomore
Chazz Hunter

#36 Chazz Hunter

LB
5' 8"
Graduate Student
Shaikyi Hannah

#23 Shaikyi Hannah

DB
5' 10"
Senior
Jake Parker

#12 Jake Parker

QB
6' 2"
Redshirt Junior

Players Mentioned

Lamar Childress

#32 Lamar Childress

5' 10"
Graduate Student
RB
Jacob Cornejo

#0 Jacob Cornejo

6' 0"
Sophomore
RB
Boston Follis

#46 Boston Follis

6' 0"
Senior
LB
Kaiden Hatchett

#3 Kaiden Hatchett

5' 10"
Redshirt Junior
WR
Jack Kantner

#17 Jack Kantner

5' 11"
Junior
K
Jarrius Rogers

#82 Jarrius Rogers

5' 11"
Sophomore
WR
Devin Williams

#87 Devin Williams

5' 11"
Redshirt Sophomore
TE
Chazz Hunter

#36 Chazz Hunter

5' 8"
Graduate Student
LB
Shaikyi Hannah

#23 Shaikyi Hannah

5' 10"
Senior
DB
Jake Parker

#12 Jake Parker

6' 2"
Redshirt Junior
QB