Millsaps Rolls Past Southwestern 59-21

Millsaps defeated Southwestern 59-21 on Saturday in Georgetown, Texas, using a 28-point first half and four forced turnovers to pull away. The Majors gained 595 yards, compared with 419 for the Pirates, and improved to 6-2 overall and 4-1 in the SAA. Southwestern fell to 2-6 and 2-3.

Sophomore quarterback Grant Bizjack completed 17 of 19 passes for 265 yards and four touchdowns. He also ran for 41 yards. Davis Dare led Millsaps with 112 receiving yards on six catches, while Sean Johnson had three receptions for 74 yards. Derrick Tasby Jr. caught two touchdown passes and finished with 54 receiving yards; he also scored on a 1-yard run.

Millsaps built its 28-0 halftime lead with scoring plays from Tameron Patterson, who caught a 6-yard touchdown pass and ran for an 11-yard score, and Tasby. Bizjack connected with Tasby for a 36-yard touchdown, and Tasby added his rushing score. The Majors also intercepted two passes before the break, with Christian McCoy and Devin Barbarin recording picks.

After Southwestern scored in the third quarter, Bizjack answered with a 20-yard touchdown pass to Kaven Taylor. He later threw a 6-yard scoring pass to Tasby. Millsaps added a 39-yard Connor Babin field goal, and Quez Goss connected with Cale Alexander for a 30-yard touchdown pass.

Mitch Taylor closed the scoring with a 56-yard touchdown run after Millsaps recovered a fumble with two minutes remaining. Babin made all eight extra-point attempts and added the field goal. Millsaps forced four turnovers, including two fumble recoveries; Chase Jacobs forced two fumbles and finished with five tackles.

The Majors were scheduled to host Berry College for Senior Day on Nov. 7, with kickoff listed for 1 p.m.

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