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Duncan Brune has 2 rushing touchdowns, Ohio beats Sacramento State 48-7

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 18). Duncan Brune has 2 rushing touchdowns, Ohio beats Sacramento State 48-7. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/duncan-brune-has-2-rushing-touchdowns-ohio-beats-sacramento-state-48-7/article_55476960-829e-552f-b265-1ff7a83040f4.html

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Duncan Brune scored two rushing touchdowns, contributing to Ohio's victory over Sacramento State with a final score of 48-7 on Saturday night. Irving Brown also had an impressive performance, rushing for 87 yards and a touchdown on just eight carries. The game saw Ohio gain 30 first downs and 469 total yards, while holding Sacramento State to only one touchdown early in the fourth quarter.
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On October 18, 2026, Duncan Brune scored two rushing touchdowns to help Ohio defeat Sacramento State by a score of 48-7 in a Mid-American Conference football game. Ohio's victory improved their record to 5-2 overall and 3-0 in conference play, while extending their winning streak to four games. Brune rushed for 55 yards on 12 carries with touchdowns from 3 and 14 yards. Other key contributors included Irving Brown, who ran for 87 yards and a touchdown, and Nick Poulos, who threw for 165 yards and completed 11 of 14 passes. Ohio finished the game with 30 first downs and 469 total yards. Sacramento State fell to 1-6 overall and 0-4 in conference play after their fifth consecutive loss.

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Duncan Brune had two rushing touchdowns, Irving Brown had 87 yards rushing and a TD on eight carries, and Ohio beat Sacramento State 48-7 on Saturday night. Ohio (5-2, 3-0 Mid-American Conference) has won four straight. Brune finished with 55 yards rushing on 12 carries and scored on runs of 3 and 14 yards. Nick Poulos hit Preston Bowman for a 67-yard catch-and-run for a touchdown about 2 minutes into the third quarter that made it 34-0. Victor Rosa and Levi Davis each added a rushing TD for the Bobcats. Brian Salazar Jr. threw a 38-yard touchdown pass to Kenyon Shabazz about 2 1/2 minutes into the fourth quarter for Sacramento State. The Hornets (1-6, 0-4) have lost five in a row. Ohio finished with 30 first downs and 469 total yards. Poulos was 11-of-14 passing for 165 yards. Up next Ohio: Hosts Eastern Michigan next Saturday. Sacramento State: Plays next Saturday at Ball State. ___
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Duncan Brune had two rushing touchdowns, Irving Brown had 87 yards rushing and a TD on eight carries, and Ohio beat Sacramento State 48-7 on Saturday night. Ohio (5-2, 3-0 Mid-American Conference) has won four straight. Brune finished with 55 yards rushing on 12 carries and scored on runs of 3 and 14 yards. Nick Poulos hit Preston Bowman for a 67-yard catch-and-run for a touchdown about 2 minutes into the third quarter that made it 34-0. Victor Rosa and Levi Davis each added a rushing TD for the Bobcats. Brian Salazar Jr. threw a 38-yard touchdown pass to Kenyon Shabazz about 2 1/2 minutes into the fourth quarter for Sacramento State. The Hornets (1-6, 0-4) have lost five in a row. Ohio finished with 30 first downs and 469 total yards. Poulos was 11-of-14 passing for 165 yards. Up next Ohio: Hosts Eastern Michigan next Saturday. Sacramento State: Plays next Saturday at Ball State. ___ asserted
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