ADRIAN, Mich. – The Adrian College football team hosted Calvin University on Saturday afternoon for the first time in program history. The Bulldogs went on to defeat the first-year program, 30-10, to move to 5-1 on the season and 2-1 in MIAA play.
 
Calvin scored first to lead 7-0 which was quickly answered by a one-yard rushing touchdown from Trey Brueggemann with 1:49 to go in the first quarter. Calvin kicked a field goal at the start of the second to regain the lead, but didn't hold on long after an 11-yard touchdown reception from Khris Crumsey made it 14-10 Adrian at the half.
 
Adrian went on to hold Calvin scoreless in the second half. Jalen Wallace caught a 22-yard pass from Noah Heide to extend the lead to 21-10 with 3:26 to go in the third. After a deep punt from Sammy Lafata that rolled out at the 2-yard line, Adrian tackled the Calvin running back in the end zone for the team's first safety since 2015. After another punt by Lafata that was fumbled by Calvin, the Bulldogs were set up for another touchdown pass from Heide after finding Hunter Bonza for a 16-yard score.
 
The Bulldogs were led on defense by Dantae Banton, Mike White, and Chris Jackson who each finished the game with a pair of sacks. Adrian totaled seven sacks on the afternoon which is the most in a single game since 2015. Ethan Layton led the team with six tackles on the afternoon while White and Darel Washington each added three QB hurries. Quincy Dorsey recorded an interception to go along with two pass breakups.
 
Heide finished the day 13-of-17 passing with three touchdowns. Shondel Hardnett led the way on the ground with 83 yards rushing on 24 attempts. Jalen Wallace finished the day with five receptions for 84 yards with a touchdown.
 
Adrian will plan for a tough battle next week as they travel to Hope College on Saturday, October 26 for a 2:00 PM kick off.