Shamrocks at Mammoths
Dublin Shamrocks 38, Omaha Mammoths 27 · Premier Football League (PFL)
Final Score
Shamrocks 38 5 TD · 1 FG · 5 XP
Mammoths 27 3 TD · 2 FG · 3 XPMalik Willis 307 yds passingJames Cook III 214 yds rushingTetairoa McMillan 90 yds receivingMack Wilson Sr 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 370 · 357Passing yards 119 · 287Rushing yards 251 · 70Completions 8/14 · 24/30Yards per carry 11.4 · 7.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
In a thrilling season opener, the Dublin Shamrocks topped the Omaha Mammoths 38-27, showcasing their offensive firepower and securing an early lead in the 2027 campaign. Both teams fought hard in this Week 1 matchup, but the Shamrocks emerged victorious, setting the tone for their season ahead.
Offensively, Dublin's James Cook III was the standout performer, racking up an impressive 214 rushing yards, proving to be a relentless force on the ground. Quarterback Malik Willis of Omaha also had a strong showing, throwing for 307 yards and three touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to overcome Dublin's balanced attack. Tetairoa McMillan added to the Shamrocks’ success with 90 receiving yards, contributing significantly to their scoring efforts.
Defensively, Dublin's A.J. Terrell Jr. led the way with five total tackles, while Quentin Lake notched a crucial sack to disrupt Omaha's rhythm. The game's turning point came late in the third quarter when Dublin's defense held firm, forcing a critical turnover that shifted momentum back in their favor. Despite a valiant effort from the Mammoths, the Shamrocks' defensive stand sealed the victory, allowing them to outlast their opponents in a high-stakes contest.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shamrocks | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 8/14 | 57% | 126 | 2 | 1 | 97.0 |
| Mammoths | ||||||
| Malik WillisQB | 24/30 | 80% | 307 | 3 | 2 | 114.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shamrocks | |||||||
| James Cook IIIHB | 19 | 214 | 11.3 | 16 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Justin HerbertQB | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | — | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mammoths | |||||||
| Kewan LacyHB | 7 | 51 | 7.3 | 17 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Malik WillisQB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jahan DotsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sincere BrownWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bo MeltonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shamrocks | |||||||
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 2 | 90 | 45.0 | 73 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 3 | 71 | 23.7 | 7 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Mammoths | |||||||
| Ryan Coleman-WilliamWR | 5 | 88 | 17.6 | 68 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Kenyon SadiqTE | 5 | 77 | 15.4 | 64 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Kewan LacyHB | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 15 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Sincere BrownWR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Rashid ShaheedWR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 7 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Bo MeltonWR | 4 | 22 | 5.5 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Rico DowdleHB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shamrocks | |||||
| Mack Wilson SrMIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KP PriceSS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Will EcholesDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua FarmerDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin LakeSS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob ParrishCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will JohnsonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamien SherwoodWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy RolderMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi LawrenceLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris McClellanDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von MoehrigFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-JusteCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic ScourtonLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mammoths | |||||
| Josiah TrotterMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon ThienemanFS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason GrahamDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-WadeCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake ThomasWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian BranchSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin MorrisonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty RobinsonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor DelaneCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shamrocks | |||
| Jake BatesK | 1/1 | 5 | 39 |
| Mammoths | |||
| Ethan EvansP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake ElliottK | 2/2 | 3 | 53 |