Susquehanna University Football Team Falls to Johns Hopkins University 40-22

Strategic Insights -

The No. 4/5 Susquehanna University football team suffered its first defeat of the season with a 40-22 loss to the No. 3 Johns Hopkins University team. The matchup was highly anticipated, with the two teams showcasing their skills in a high-scoring game. Susquehanna led 7-0 early in the game, but Johns Hopkins pulled away with 33 straight points before Susquehanna answered with 15 points in the fourth quarter. The Blue Jays maintained their top-three status, while the River Hawks dropped to 2-1.

Key Takeaways:

  • Susquehanna University's football team suffered its first defeat of the season with a 40-22 loss to Johns Hopkins University.
  • The No. 3 Johns Hopkins University team pulled away with 33 straight points, cementing their run in the third quarter.
  • Susquehanna University's running back Rahshan La Mons made his highly anticipated return to the field, rushing for 110 yards and two touchdowns.
  • Johns Hopkins University's quarterback Bay Harvey completed 17-of-24 passes for 258 yards and two touchdowns.
  • Susquehanna University's defense struggled to contain Johns Hopkins University's offense, allowing 455 total yards, including 258 passing yards.
  • The Blue Jays sacked Susquehanna University's quarterback Josh Ehrlich five times, totaling 33 yards, and caused him to throw his first interception of the season.
  • Susquehanna University's team led in time of possession for the third straight game, holding the ball for 30:19.

Statistics:

  • Johns Hopkins University scored 40 points, while Susquehanna University scored 22 points.
  • The Blue Jays maintained their top-three status in the rankings.
  • Susquehanna University's Rahshan La Mons rushed for 110 yards and two touchdowns on 13 carries, including a long of 37 yards.
  • Johns Hopkins University's Geoff Schroeder led all ball carriers with 120 yards on 17 carries, including a 38-yard touchdown run.
  • Bay Harvey completed 17-of-24 passes for 258 yards and two touchdowns for Johns Hopkins University.
  • Josh Ehrlich completed 18-of-30 passes for 199 yards and one touchdown, along with 17 rushes for 64 yards.
  • The Blue Jays' punter, Chase Alley, placed a 48-yard punt on Susquehanna University's 1 yard line.

Sources:

  • "Susquehanna 7, Johns Hopkins 40 - Final Box Score" (Susquehanna University Athletics, no date)
  • "Johns Hopkins 40, Susquehanna 22 - Recap" (Johns Hopkins University Athletics, no date)
  • "No. 4/5 Susquehanna Falls to No. 3 Johns Hopkins 40-22" (Susquehanna University Athletics, no date)
  • "Johns Hopkins Football" (Johns Hopkins University Athletics, no date)
  • "Susquehanna University Football" (Susquehanna University Athletics, no date)