Sherman Holt, head coach of the Maroon Devils, said Friday that his team “rushed for over 350 yards,” a performance he called evidence of strong play up front and effective depth throughout the roster.

The coach’s account provided the game’s essentials: a dominant running attack, defensive control and productive play from reserves. "When you rush for 350 yards on 30 carries, that's a testament to those 5 or 6 guys up front," Holt said.

Why this matters: a large rushing total and a near-shutout indicate both sustained offensive drives and defensive stops that limit opponents’ opportunities. Holt said the second- and third-unit players contributed meaningfully, with backups accounting for three of the team's eight touchdowns and scoring 21 points after entering the game.

Holt described specific markers of performance. He said three of the opponent’s punts were at least partially disrupted by Maroon Devils players — “we got our hand on, I think, 3 punts” — and that the defense allowed only "4 yards, a total offense" for the night. Holt also named several players who saw defensive or reserve snaps: Aiden Kirkland played before halftime, Drew Cody and Evan Ball saw time at safety, Kobe Mashburn made plays in the secondary, and Kellen Rakoski played corner late in the game.

The coach praised the offensive line repeatedly and credited the run game with producing multiple explosive plays. "Anytime you can get 15, 20 plus yards on a play, that's a big play and can change your momentum," he said.

Holt also noted areas needing attention. He said the kicking game produced mistakes: “We missed a couple extra points, and one time the snap was high,” and coaches would work to clean up snapping, holding and kicking to avoid close-game risks. He emphasized that special teams can decide tight contests: "In a close top ballgame, that could be the difference."

Discussion only: The broadcast was a postgame interview and did not include formal actions or decisions. Holt described performance, player use and coaching emphasis; he did not announce roster moves, suspensions or formal administrative changes.

The team will enter an off week before resuming preparation for upcoming opponents, a period Holt described as both an opportunity to rest and to repair efficiency problems in special teams and execution.

Ending: Holt closed by praising the collective effort and the depth displayed against Andrews and said the staff will continue to press for daily improvement.