After a 2-2 start to the season, the Georgetown University football team (2-8, 0-5 Patriot League) looked poised to break its recent struggles. But in the ensuing two months, not much went right for the Georgetown football team. It has lost six consecutive games, including all five Patriot League games.

However, last Saturday, Georgetown had the opportunity to make a statement against FCS No. 8 Fordham University (10-1, 6-0 Patriot League). However, the Rams quickly outmatched the Hoyas in all facets of the game and cruised to a 52-7 victory.

Georgetown entered Saturday’s game with the best defense in the Patriot League in points allowed, as opponents average, only 20 points a game. But Fordham — the top-scoring offense in the Patriot League — overpowered the Georgetown defense and seemingly scored at will.

“We knew Fordham had a great offense going into the game and we just didn’t step up and make the plays we had to,” senior linebacker Alec May said.
Fordham established its dominance immediately. In its first possession, Fordham starting senior quarterback Mike Nebrich strung together a 10-play drive that culminated in a one-yard rushing touchdown.

In the second quarter, the Rams exploded for 17 points, to take a commanding 24-0 lead.

After Nebrich suffered an injury on the second possession of the second quarter, Fordham backup quarterback senior Peter Maetzold came in and threw for two touchdowns and 285 yards on 15-of-19 passing.

Meanwhile, on offense, the Hoyas’ woes continued. They struggled to get into a rhythm, managing only 13 first downs and 251 yards of total offense. The Rams held the Hoyas scoreless until the first possession of the fourth quarter. With the game far out of reach and 13 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, Nolan dropped back and found senior wide receiver Jake DeCicco for a 33-yard touchdown.

Fordham would tack on one final touchdown in its final possession to make the final score 52-7.

Georgetown’s special teams also struggled in the loss, as Fordham blocked two punts.

The lone bright spot in Georgetown’s lackluster performance was junior running back Jo’el Kimpela, who rushed for a game-high 102 yards on 15 carries. Kimpela credited his teammates for his success.

“The offensive line worked hard all game long sustaining blocks and opening up holes for the running game,” Kimpela said. “I can’t do it without those guys.”
Georgetown will look to conclude its disappointing season on a high note when it takes on Holy Cross (4-7, 2-3 Patriot League) next weekend.