Fordham Rams @ Lafayette Leopards
Dean DeNobile's 2 touchdown passes lead Lafayette to 24-10 win over Fordham
EASTON, Pa. -- — Dean DeNobile threw for 314 yards with two short touchdowns and Lafayette defeated Fordham 24-10 on Saturday.
Lafayette took a 14-0 halftime lead on DeNobile's touchdown passes of 6 yards to Matthew Scerbo and 3 yards to Carson Persing. The pass to Persing capped off a 94-yard drive.
In the third quarter, Lafayette's Dylan Aguilera returned a punt 18 yards for a touchdown and the Leopards (4-2, 2-0 Patriot League) took a 21-0 lead to the fourth quarter.
Gunnar Smith had 354 yards passing for the Rams and Fordham had the advantage in total yards, 405-402. Smith hit Troy Worrell for 4 yards and the Rams' only touchdown. Jack Freeburg had 113 yards receiving for the Rams (1-5, 1-2).
Lafayette coach John Troxell, who is in his fourth season with the Leopards, coached his 200th career game. He has a career record of 115-85, having previously spent 16 seasons at Division II Franklin & Marshall before coming to his alma mater in 2022.
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Game Information
Easton, PA
2025 Standings
| Patriot League | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Lehigh | 7-0 | 12-1 |
| Lafayette | 6-1 | 8-4 |
| Holy Cross | 3-4 | 3-9 |
| Richmond | 3-4 | 7-5 |
| Georgetown | 3-4 | 6-6 |
| Colgate | 3-4 | 5-7 |
| Bucknell | 2-5 | 5-7 |
| Fordham | 1-6 | 1-11 |
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