Riverside
Roadrunners
11-7
59
FINAL
40
Warroad
Woodchucks
16-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Divisional Round matchup, the Riverside Roadrunners outlasted the Warroad Woodchucks with a final score of 59 to 40, securing their spot in the next round of the playoffs. This high-stakes contest showcased the offensive prowess of both teams, but it was the Roadrunners who ultimately emerged victorious and advanced their quest for the championship.
C.J. Stroud led the charge for Riverside, throwing an impressive six touchdown passes while amassing 350 passing yards. The Roadrunners' offense was further bolstered by De'Zhaun Stribling, who lit up the field with 211 receiving yards, and James Cook III, who contributed 71 rushing yards. Together, they formed a dynamic trio that kept the Woodchucks' defense on its heels throughout the game.
Defensively, Riverside's performance was highlighted by Dane Belton's five total tackles and JT Tuimoloau's two sacks, which were crucial in disrupting Warroad's rhythm. The turning point of the game came in the second quarter when Stroud connected with Stribling for a touchdown that shifted momentum firmly in Riverside's favor. Despite Quan Martin's two interceptions for Warroad, the Roadrunners' balanced attack proved too much to handle, sealing the Woodchucks' fate.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Fields | QB | 23 | 12 | 52% | 402 | 3 | 2 | 100.9 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 33 | 24 | 73% | 401 | 6 | 3 | 115.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 12 | 71 | 5.9 | 11 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 7 | 51 | 7.3 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 10 | 27 | 2.7 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 3 | -3 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 6 | 211 | 35.2 | 64 | 3 | 66 | 1 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 4 | 93 | 23.3 | 13 | 0 | 60 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 5 | 81 | 16.2 | 8 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 1 | 77 | 77.0 | 17 | 1 | 77 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 1 | 70 | 70.0 | 38 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 3 | 68 | 22.7 | 24 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 2 | 67 | 33.5 | 24 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 9 | 66 | 7.3 | 50 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 25 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 19 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quan Martin | FS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | FS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Marco Jackson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalyn Armour-Davis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 8 | 36 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

