The William Jewell football team managed to grab two picks and a fumble recovery on Saturday but ultimately dropped a 42-27 decision to Truman State. The Cardinals fall to 1-7 on the year and 0-6 in Great Lakes Valley Conference play. 

How it Happened

• Truman struck first for 14 points in the opening quarter on a one yard run from Jordan Salima, followed by a four yard pass to Jake Ellis. 
• The Cardinals cut the deficit in half just before the end of the first frame as Will Schneider found Jalik Jaggwe for a 21-yard score. 
• The Bulldogs tacked on 21 points during the duration of the second quarter. 
• Just before the half, Schneider connected with Nick Fisher for 32 yards to the back of the end zone to pull Jewell within 21. 
• After the break, Salima scored his third touchdown of the day to push the Truman lead to 42-14. 
• A 10-play, 60 yard drive resulted in a Brad Dee touchdown from one yard out. 
• Salima score again on a five yard rush to start the fourth quarter. 
• Schneider and Jaggwe hooked up for their fifth touchdown of the season and second of the day to bring the score to the final. 

For the Cardinals

• Schneider finished the day with 255 passing yard and three touchdowns on 18-of-31 completed passes. 
• Jaggwe posted his third 100-plus yard receiving game of the season with 114 and two scores. Fisher added 66 yards on three catches. 
• Brock Geisz and Cameron McKasson led the defense with 10 tackles each. Gianni D'Arienzo picked up and interception and a forced fumble. 

For the Bulldogs

• Salima finished with 102 yards on 17 carries and four touchdowns to lead Truman. 
• Quarterback Jaden Barr collected 216 yards on 19-of-27 completions. 
• Sam Reeves had seven tackles including 2.5 sacks to lead the defense. 

Up Next
The Cardinals hit the road next week as they travel to Grand Valley State University for a 4 p.m. EST match up.