Adrian Parsons Breaks Career Touchdown Record in Blowout

The Basics
Score: MNU 69 - Culver-Stockton 7
Record: MNU (1-0), C-SC (0-2)
Location: Poulton Stadium | Canton, Mo.

CANTON, Mo. - The #23-ranked Pioneers opened the season with a 69-7 blowout at Culver-Stockton on Saturday. Quarterback Adrian Parsons broke the career touchdown passes record and extended his career passing yards record with a huge first half. He went 13-15 for 249 yards and 5 touchdowns to break MNU Hall of Famer Matt Schneider's career mark of 52. MNU possessed the ball 11 times, and only a kneel-down in the final minute prevented a touchdown on every possession in a game which was never really in doubt.

Leading 35-7, Jonathan Brown recorded a pick-6, and Kidd Dickerson did the same to push the lead to 55-7. MNU took their foot off the gas in the 4th quarter, but Devin Andrews rushed for the final touchdown late in the game.

"I'm really proud of how we came out and played against Culver-Stockton," said head coach Paul Hansen. "All three units played complementary football. I'm also very proud of Adrian Parsons on becoming MNU's all-time passer and touchdown leader. We are excited to have our home opener next week and can't wait to see all of our fans."

Turning Point
MNU's 2 touchdowns in the 1st quarter was all they needed.

Individual Leaders
Adrian Parsons was 15-19 for 300 yards and 6 touchdowns. Shawn Cherry had 84 rush yards and a touchdown. Devin Andrews had 5 carries for 78 yards and a touchdown. EJ Rogers caught 5 passes for 95 yards and 2 touchdowns. Cameron Finley had 2 catches for 65 yards and 2 touchdowns. Gaven Krans and Myles Hymes each recorded a touchdown reception. Jonathan Brown had 10 tackles, including 1.5 tackles for loss, and a pick-6. Lance Jones recorded 9 tackles. Ethan Pritchard had 3 pass break-ups. And Kidd Dickerson had a pick-6.

Up Next
The next game is Saturday at home (CBAC) vs. Peru State (2-0) at 6:00.