October 14, 2022

Waxahachie, TX: The Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) football squad hosted the Aggies of Oklahoma Panhandle State University (OPSU). The Aggie football team had won four straight games going into the contest. The OPSU roster returns a large number of starters from their previous season, so the Aggies are an entertaining club to watch in the Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) and a unique matchup for SAGU.

Briley Green, the starting quarterback, guided SAGU to a 41-18 victory over OPSU.

Lion Review

• Paul Odidi received a dime from Briley Green on the Lions' opening drive, and he immediately accelerated while running a fade route. The OPSU DB was boxed out by Odidi, who then dumped him in the end zone.

• Carter Lincoln's catch of an OPSU bomb and skip to score a SAGU touchdown would transform the right side of the field into a no-fly zone.

• After receiving a flawless throw from quarterback Briley Green, Khalil Jenkins spun toward the sideline to retrieve a fade route.

• With five minutes left in the first quarter, Keaton Dudik would use his lightning-quick feet to bounce outside of the defenders and put the Lions in the end zone.

• To increase the Lions' lead to 17-0, Ryan Lewis held the snap steadily, and Kieran Woodley converted the field goal attempt.

• Like a venus flytrap catching a bug, Kepatrick Magee would find a deep ball attempt from OPSU for an athletic interception.

• Briley Green dominated the contest with his superb pocket scrambles and on-point dots.

• Kieran Woodley would strike with a long 42-yard bomb. The kick was sure and powerful, and it didn't require any wind to sail past the goal post and increase SAGU's advantage to 20-6.

• Keaton Dudik made his most impressive and dazzling run of the season in a limited amount of space by juking and spinning.

• After breaking to a short pass, SAGU receiver Zackariah Johnson broke a tackle for a touchdown. The identical receiver's brother would join him in roaring on the sidelines.

• The Lions had a 27-6 advantage against the Aggies at the half-time interval.

• After a calm intermission in the second half, Kepatrick Magee's second interception of the game caused the SAGU crowd to explode.

• Dudik would benefit from the OPSU error and score after a handoff drive.

• Keandre Belcher broke off his man for a tackle. SAGU's defensive line also performed admirably, stifling the Aggies' rushing onslaught.

• The SAGU special teams squad was blazing when Justen Campbell scooped a blocked punt and surged into the end zone.

• The statistical breakdown was ultimately competitive in the lopsided contest. On the ground, the Lions gained 88 more yards. The Lions only gained 26 more offensive total yards.

•  Briley Green's expertise in the pocket allowed him to complete 20 of his 29 pass attempts for 233 yards and two touchdowns, influencing the game's outcome.

Ellis' Edition 

"Thanks to all the SAGU football supporters who attended the game today; with your cheers, we were able to be victorious," SAGU football head coach Greg Ellis said.

Next Step

On Saturday, October 22, Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) will take on Lyon College (ARK) 

As a leading Christian university, SAGU educates and prepares individuals who want to serve Christ and others. SAGU helps students discover and develop their God-given callings in a Spirit-empowered, learning community. We believe in affordable tuition, made possible in part through the financial support of donors who embrace the mission of SAGU and the importance of affordable, accredited programs to train Christians for leadership in ministry, business, education, and service. Most majors are available in-person in Waxahachie, TX, and online through a wide range of associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.