Oklahoma Panhandle State University Football Team Falls to Ottawa University Arizona

Strategic Insights -

The Oklahoma Panhandle State University (OPSU) Aggie football team suffered a 56-10 loss to No. 18 Ottawa University Arizona (3-0, 3-0 SAC) in their home opener, despite a strong defensive performance and improved rushing output. The game saw the induction of three new Hall of Famers: Craig Latham, Adrian Jackson, and Scott Dunnam. OPSU's Craig Latham, Adrian Jackson, and Scott Dunnam, were honored as the university's newest Hall of Famers.

Key Takeaways:

  • OPSU was defeated by Ottawa University Arizona (3-0, 3-0 SAC) with a score of 56-10, marking the team's first two losses of the season.
  • The Aggies' defense was able to force two punts and a turnover-on-downs in the second quarter, but ultimately fell behind by 25 points at halftime.
  • Running back Jacob Chavez led the team with 47 yards on 12 carries, and quarterback Tach Brewer had 18 yards on three rushes.
  • Quarterback Chance Guadiz threw for a career-high 102 yards on 12 completions, with wide receiver Dillon Laurer catching 66 yards on six receptions.
  • The OPSU defense held Ottawa University Arizona's top-ranked SAC offense to under 50% completion percentage, with Logan Anderson, Loren Snead, and Nate Orta leading the team with eight tackles each.
  • The team's rushing output was a season-high 140 net yards, with an evenly distributed combination of players contributing to the total.

Statistics:

  • OPSU scored 10 points, while Ottawa University Arizona scored 56 points.
  • OPSU's rushing output was 140 net yards, while Ottawa University Arizona had 434 net yards of total offense.
  • OPSU's Chance Guadiz threw 12 completions for 102 yards, while Luke Giron threw for 234 yards and 4 touchdowns for Ottawa University Arizona.
  • OPSU's Jacob Chavez led the team with 47 yards on 12 carries, while Ottawa University Arizona's Luke Giron threw 16-29 for 234 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Sources:

  • "OPSU Football Suffers 56-10 Defeat to Ottawa University Arizona." Oklahoma Panhandle State University, 2025.