Alma, Mich. | MWSN.net | September 15th, 2025 — Alma College Football hosted Denison University in their home opener on Saturday afternoon. The Scots were victorious by a final of 53-27.
The Scots scored on the opening possession of the game, with Carter St. Johnconnecting on an 18-yard TD pass to Zach Poff, capping off an eight-play, 61-yard scoring drive. Denison answered immediately with a touchdown of their own, but Alma blocked the PAT, with Mar’Sean Massenburg taking the block back for two points, putting Alma up 9-6. After the ensuing kickoff, Eddie Williams needed just one play, racing 80 yards to the house to put the Scots up 16-6. Alma held that 10-point lead after one quarter.
Will Soulliere connected on a 32-yard field goal to open the second quarter scoring, before the Big Red rattled off 14-points unanswered to take the lead at 20-19. After falling behind, the Scots put together a 10-play, 70-yard drive, ending with Poff throwing a touchdown to St. John to put Alma back on top. In the late stages, St. John connected with Sam Couch on a 59-yard scoring strike with one minute left in the half. The scoring play boosted the Scots to a 32-20 halftime lead.
The first play of the third quarter was a scoring play, as Brock Beaudrieintercepted a thrown away pass, returning it 30 yards to the house for a touchdown. After a three-an-out from the Big Red the Scots went 65 yards in three plays, with Poff collecting his 2nd touchdown of the day from St. John, this one from six yards out. Alma led 46-20 after three quarters.
Brian Morgan finished off the Alma scoring with a two-yard touchdown run to open the fourth quarter, and a Denison TD would end the scoring, with Alma walking out 53-27 winners.
Carter St. John completed 15 of 23 passes for 240 yards and three touchdowns. Eddie Williams was the leading rusher on the day with 150 yards and a touchdown. Zach Poff caught six passes for 99 yards and two touchdowns. Jett King led the way defensively with eight tackles.
Alma moves to 1-1 on the year, and will host Hanover College next week.
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