The College of DuPage football team held off Sussex County Community College for a 25-17 victory on Oct. 31 at Bob MacDougall Field, extending its winning streak to six games while remaining undefeated at home.

The Chaparrals trailed 3-0 after the first quarter before quarterback Justus Byrd put DuPage on the board with a 13-yard rushing touchdown at the 11:36 mark of the second quarter.

After Sussex regained the lead, Max Weber connected on a 53-yard field goal to even the score. The Chaparrals then made a key play on the ensuing kickoff, swarming the Skylanders' returner at the 1-yard line. Javon Brisker was credited with a safety to give DuPage a 12-10 advantage.

Byrd added his second rushing touchdown before halftime, putting the Chaparrals ahead 18-10. Gavin Sanders opened the second half with a rushing touchdown to extend the lead to 25-10.

Sussex scored late and had an opportunity to pull within one possession, reaching a goal-to-go situation, but the DuPage defense held to secure the victory.

Sanders led the Chaparrals with 46 rushing yards on nine carries and a touchdown, while Damari Jones added 44 yards on seven attempts. Byrd rushed for two touchdowns. Through the air, Byrd completed 10 of 15 passes for 106 yards.

Pat Pitello led DuPage with 44 receiving yards on two catches. Sebastian Bracius added two receptions for 33 yards, while Dwaylon Richardson had two catches for 28 yards.

Defensively, George Davis paced the Chaparrals with eight total tackles, including six solo stops. Marquez Dabney added seven tackles, and Chris Ellen finished with six tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss. Julian Lofay recorded two sacks.

DuPage will travel to Milledgeville, Georgia, to face Georgia Military College on Nov. 7. Kickoff is scheduled for noon Central time. The Chaparrals last faced Georgia Military in 2023, earning a 37-21 home victory.