On Saturday, Oct. 31, the McDaniel College football team lost to Franklin & Marshall, 26-0, at Rembert Field at Kenneth R. Gill Stadium in Westminster, Md. Lincoln Wendel recorded a career-high 11 tackles and recovered a fumble for McDaniel.
McDaniel entered the Centennial Conference game with a 1-7 overall record and a 0-5 conference mark. Franklin & Marshall came in with a 7-1 overall record and a 4-1 conference record.
McDaniel Defense Forces Three Turnovers
The McDaniel defense forced three turnovers, including two interceptions and one fumble recovery. They held Franklin & Marshall to 101 passing yards, a season low for a McDaniel opponent, and limited the Diplomats to one offensive touchdown.
Linebacker Taevon LeGrande forced a first-quarter fumble on third down, which Wendel recovered. LeGrande finished with nine tackles, including eight solo, along with one sack, one forced fumble, and one pass breakup.
Defensive back Dominic Hurley intercepted a pass in the end zone before halftime, and Carson Karmickle added his first interception of the season with just over five minutes remaining in the second half.
Franklin & Marshall Capitalizes With Field Goals and Special Teams Scores
The Diplomats took a 3-0 lead on Michael Fleming27s 40-yard field goal with 13:42 left in the second quarter. Fleming added a 32-yard field goal, and Aaron Potts returned a blocked punt for a touchdown to give Franklin & Marshall a 14-0 halftime lead.
Fleming27s third field goal, a 24-yarder, extended the lead to 17-0 with 8:26 remaining in the third quarter. Franklin & Marshall added a safety with 3:52 left in the fourth quarter before Louis Paris scored on a 2-yard run with 1:57 remaining.
McDaniel Offense Limited to 95 Total Yards
McDaniel finished with 95 total yards, including 69 passing yards and 26 rushing. Running back Jason St. Leger recorded 51 yards on 17 carries.
Quarterback Mick Johnston completed seven passes for 64 yards, and receiver Jack Penzone led the team with 33 receiving yards. The offense had four second-half drives, with three ending in three-and-outs.
McDaniel Hosts Johns Hopkins in Season Finale
McDaniel will host Johns Hopkins on Saturday, Nov. 7, in its final home game of the 2026 season. Kickoff is scheduled for noon.
The team will honor its 11 seniors before the game.
MSB Analysis
McDaniel’s defense created three takeaways and held Franklin & Marshall to a season-low 101 passing yards. Wendel27s career-high 11 tackles and LeGrande27s nine tackles stood out among the team27s defensive efforts.
Source: Original report
