INDIANAPOLIS—The UIndy football team opened its 2022 campaign in impressive fashion Saturday night, shutting out visiting Saint Xavier University by an eye-popping score of 57-0. The final tally set a bit of history, marking the largest opening-game shutout for the program while matching the largest shutout win since 1973*.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
Facing the NAIA's 11th-ranked team, the Hounds dominated every facet of the game. UIndy forced five turnovers, possessed the ball for nearly 39 minutes and outgained the Cougars 447-75 in total yards.
 
Making his first start under center, sophomore QB Connor Kinnett tossed for 182 yards and four touchdowns – two going to freshman Kamau Ransom in his collegiate debut.
 
The biggest play of the evening came from Harlon Hill candidate Toriano Clinton. The All-American running back got the Hounds on the board with an 88-yard touchdown gallop – two yards shy of matching the longest TD rush in UIndy history. Clinton finished the night with 151yards on just 12 carries, all coming in the first half.
 

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— UIndy Athletics (@UIndyAthletics) September 3, 2022

 
UIndy spread the wealth statistically on defense. Team captain Kiave' Guerrier and fellow-linebacker Jalen Wilson shared the team lead with five tackles apiece, with Guerrier recorded 2.5 TFLs.
 
Breyon Eddings, Khoreice Crawford and Michael Brown all notched interceptions, while Kivonte Houston and Justin Thomas added fumble recoveries.
 
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- Freshman kicker Colin Seymour had a solid debut, going 7-for-7 in PATs and adding a pair of field goals.
- Eight different Hounds caught a pass, the longest coming on a 31-yard TD from Frank Bentley.
- UIndy punted just three times, including zero in the first half.
- Early in the fourth, back-up QB Christian Conkling and freshman wideout Rory Heltsley connected on a beautiful 11-yard touchdown pass and catch – a collegiate first for both players.

UP NEXT
The Greyhounds have a bye week on tap before heading to Tiffin University for a clash with the Dragons on Saturday, Sept. 17.


* UIndy, then Indiana Central College, beat Wabash College, 57-0, on September 22, 1973.