Houston Christian Huskies at McNeese Cowboys
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Strong scores 3 TDs and McNeese snaps 5-game losing streak with 27-0 win over Houston Christian
Xai’Shaun Edwards rushed for 130 yards on 18 carries for Houston Christian (2-5, 1-2), including a 46-yard run. Quarterbacks Maddox Kopp and Jake Weir threw for 95 and 21 yards, respectively, and each had one interception.
McNeese had lost five straight games heading into their bye last week. McNeese leads the series 6-2 since the teams started playing against each other in 2017.
How To Watch
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- TV Channel: Huskies at Cowboys 2021 College Football, week 8, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 3:49 | Jake Strong 7 Yd Run (Fabrizio Pinton Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 0:00 | Fabrizio Pinton 47 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 10:40 | Jake Strong 7 Yd Run (Fabrizio Pinton Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 4:13 | Jake Strong 34 Yd Run (Fabrizio Pinton Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 5:12 | Fabrizio Pinton 29 Yd Field Goal |
Statistics
 HCU |
 MCN |
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|---|---|---|
| 12 | 1st Downs | 23 |
| 4-12 | 3rd down efficiency | 5-15 |
| 0-1 | 4th down efficiency | 2-2 |
| 279 | Total Yards | 403 |
| 116 | Passing | 133 |
| 9/26 | Comp/Att | 14/23 |
| 4.5 | Yards per pass | 5.8 |
| 163 | Rushing | 270 |
| 24 | Rushing Attempts | 53 |
| 6.8 | Yards per rush | 5.1 |
| 7-65 | Penalties | 5-33 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 2 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 21:13 | Possession | 38:47 |
Game Information
Location: Lake Charles, LA
Attendance: 10,339 · Capacity:
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