'It’s about finding a way to get better': HC aims to fix red zone woes
Jennifer Toland's weekly area college football notes looks HC's red zone woes, Bob Chesney's debut at UCLA and a stellar start for a St. Paul star.
Holy Cross is starting off the 2026 season with a 0-2 record, specifically 0-2 in the Patriot League, after losing to Lehigh and Colgate by a combined 70-20. Coach Dan Curran emphasized that the Crusaders are focusing on improving every week, despite issues in the red zone and tackling. Colgate quarterback Jake Stearney threw for 97 yards and two touchdowns, including a 58-yarder, while also running for a score.
Holy Cross only scored three points off three trips inside the opponent's 10-yard line. The team averaged just 1.9 yards on 35 carries against Colgate. Junior quarterback David Lynch completed 19 of 35 passes for 264 yards and three interceptions, while junior receiver Ty Curran had a standout performance with seven receptions for 130 yards.
Miami University, a top-ranked team, will face Holy Cross on Saturday in their first meeting. Miami spent $9 million on its roster, bringing in 10 transfers from Power Five conferences, and is known for its team speed.
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