The Statesmen defense made a statement early forcing a punt on the Cardinals' opening possesion. On the ensuing play, junior quarterback Nick Strang lead the Statesmen offense on a 12 play, 76 yard march which was capped when junior running back Bobby Doughtery found the end zone from three yards out to give Hobart a lead they would never relinquish.
The Statesmen would score on their next two possessions, both featuring Strang finding senior wide receiver and co-captain Garth Muratori and junior wide out Junior Woodard for 54 and 12 yard strikes, respectively.
Saint John Fisher would try and get back into the game, with junior quarterback Ryan Kramer finding senior wide receiver Ryan Schmidt for a 35 yard touchdown pass to pull the score to 21-7 with 6:44 remaining in the first half.
The Statesmen offensive onslaught would continue as three more Strang touchdown passes would push the Hobart lead to 42-7 before a 65 yard Schimdt run made it 42-14 with one minute, 17 seconds play late in the third quarter.
The final would end up 56-20 Hobart with the Statesmen outgaining the Cardinals 492 to 263 yards. Six different Hobart players would score, lead by Strang who went 20 for 29 yards for 266 passing for 5 touchdowns, while leading all Statesmen rushers with 64 yards on five carries. Garth Muratori enjoyed a career day with eight cathes for 145 yards and three touchdowns.
On defense the Statesmen were lead by senior linebacker Reggie Robinson with six tackles and one forced fumble.
With the win Hobart improves to 2-0 and will host Saint Lawrence in the Statesmen's home opener on Saturday, October 1st.
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