8 minutes ago, Cougar Nation said:

long pass for TD for Ryle, called back for a hold. Looks like it may be a long night for the Cougs.

Conner is outmatched here and probably will be in a lot of games.

TD Ryle, Steven's short run.

14-0 Ryle, 0:52 Q1

9 minutes ago, theguru said:

Conner is outmatched here and probably will be in a lot of games.

Agree completely.

1 minute ago, Cougar Nation said:

Agree completely.

Rome wasn't built in a day, we will see where the Cougars are in three years.

TD Conner, plus 2

14-8 Ryle,

While I still agree they are generally overmatched, Conner is moving the ball well on offense. But both Q1 drives ended in turnovers.

9 minutes ago, Cougar Nation said:

TD Conner, plus 2

14-8 Ryle,

While I still agree they are generally overmatched, Conner is moving the ball well on offense. But both Q1 drives ended in turnovers.

That is huge for Conner.

TD Ryle,

21-8 Ryle, 6:13 Q2

Ryle recovered an onside kick after the TD, but fumbled a few plays later. Conner ball at their own 35.

Also, I think I jinxed the Conner offense. They've been shutdown on the last two drives. They are also having a lot of issues with high snaps. That was how one of the Q1 turnovers happened. They've also nearly snapped it over the punter twice but were saved by some good ups from the punter.

TD Ryle, Collins run, missed PA

27-8 Ryle, 2:22 Q2

Ryle was down to about the 2 and had a high snap of their own, back to the 25 or so. 40 yd Fg attempt from there as time expired was good.

30-8 Ryle at half

Conner TD, PA no good

30-14 Ryle, 8:55 Q3

TD Conner, PA good

30-21, Ryle, 2:57 Q3

6 minutes ago, Cougar Nation said:

TD Conner, PA good

30-21, Ryle, 2:57 Q3

Oh wow, it is sounding somewhat competitive. I will be very interested to hear what some people in the know have to say about this game.

Conner's running game has been effective, particularly some nice power runs from Conner #27. Ryle currently driving for what might put it out of reach. Could have been very interesting if Conner had not had two turnovers deep in Ryle territory during the first quarter. Ryle is definitely the better team but Conner looks much better than I remember from last year.