The No. 1-ranked College of DuPage football team scored 54 points in the first half and never let up, defeating Minnesota North College Vermilion 82-0 on Sept. 26 in Ely, Minnesota.
The victory moves the Chaps to 5-1 on the season. DuPage did not punt during the contest.
The Chaps rushed for 269 yards on 29 carries, averaging 9.3 yards per attempt.
Mark Washington-Melton led the rushing attack with 92 yards, while
Twaine Phillips rushed three times for 48 yards and a touchdown.
Damari Jones added 42 yards and two touchdowns on three carries, while
Yven Quenum also scored twice on the ground.
Three quarterbacks saw action for DuPage, with each attempting at least five passes. Starter
Reed Myers completed 80 percent of his passes, while Justus Byrd went 7-for-13 for 96 yards and two touchdowns. Phillips completed 4-of-6 passes for 84 yards and two touchdowns.
Nine different Chaps recorded receptions.
Ishmael George led the way with three catches for 51 yards and a touchdown.
Pat Pitello added two receptions for 44 yards and a touchdown, while
Sebastian Bracius caught two passes for 21 yards and a touchdown. Quenum recorded the longest pass play of the afternoon, a 39-yard touchdown reception, giving him three total touchdowns in the game.
The DuPage defense held Vermilion to just 91 yards of total offense, including 11 rushing yards on 1.1 yards per carry.
Anthony Ogunniyi led the Chaps with six total tackles, including 2.5 tackles for loss.
Towan Jackson and
Olin King each recorded sacks.
The DuPage secondary intercepted four passes.
Koni Kamba,
Sterling Williams,
Javon Brisker and
Deegan Prater each recorded an interception, with Williams returning his pick 38 yards.
The Chaps were perfect on special teams, converting all 11 of their extra-point attempts.
Max Weber went 5-for-5 on PATs and also connected on a 35-yard field goal, while
Dean Romano was 6-for-6 on extra points.
DuPage will return home Oct. 10 to host Detroit Community Christian at Bob MacDougall Field in Glen Ellyn. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m.
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