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09/13 22:45 CDT UT Rio Grande Valley scores 10 TDs in 80-0 win over NAIA-member
Langston
UT Rio Grande Valley scores 10 TDs in 80-0 win over NAIA-member Langston
EDINBURG, TX (AP) --- UT Rio Grande Valley opened its inaugural football season
with a historic performance, rolling past Langston 80-0 on Saturday.
The Vaqueros (3-0) scored their first defensive touchdown in program history
when Elijah Graham returned an interception for a score in the first quarter,
helping build a 21-0 lead.
By halftime, UTRGV was up 52-0, fueled by efficient passing from Eddie Lee
Marburger and Aidan Jakobsohn, who combined for five touchdown throws. Xavyion
Noland led all receivers with 151 yards and two touchdowns.
UTRGV had 517 yards rushing and averaged 13.3 yards per carry. Djouvensky
Schlenbaker's 66-yard touchdown and Broderick Taylor's 33-yard scoring run
highlighted a backfield that saw 11 different players record carries.
The Vaqueros' defense force three interceptions and holding Langston (0-2) to
167 total yards and 1.6 yards per rush. Langston quarterback Aden Hooper
finished 13 of 32 for 109 yards with three picks.
UTRGV closed the scoring with Taylor's run early in the fourth before running
out the clock with kneel downs, securing a shut out.
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