NEWBERG, Ore. — Homestanding George Fox University jumped to an early 16-0 lead in the first quarter and never looked back, as the Pacific Lutheran University football team concluded the 2026 season with a 37-0 setback to the Bruins on Saturday at Stoffer Stadium.
"We're proud of this group of seniors. It's not the ending we wanted for them but they have so much to be proud of over their careers," said Head Coach
Brant McAdams.Â
The Bruins (7-3, 4-3 NWC) received the opening kickoff and marched down the field to the PLU 13-yard line. A
JJ Miles pass breakup forced the hosts to kick on fourth down, booting a 30-yard field goal for the first points of the game with 11:06 left in the first quarter. The Lutes (3-7, 2-5 NWC) went three and out the next possession with George Fox marching 64-yards, scoring on a 15-yard touchdown pass. A sack fumble put the ball back in the Bruins' hands, capitalizing on the short field to build a 16-0 lead.Â
George Fox led 23-0 at the half before adding two more touchdowns in the third quarter.Â
Dallas So'oto led the Lutes on the ground with 65 rushing yards while throwing for 69 more yards as the Lutes rotated three quarterbacks on the day.
Dayton Savea led the receiving corps with seven receptions for 66 yards.Â
Mason Taylor-Wells finished with a game high 11 tackles, including seven solo takedowns and one tackle for loss.
Jackson Hale added nine with three hurries and one pass breakup while
Eli Fernandez had five tackles.Â
PLU had a sizable lead in time of possession, holding the ball for almost 34 minutes to the Bruins' 26 minutes.Â
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