W&J Drops Season Opener Against Utica

Quarterback Tyler Szalkowski threw for 528 yards and four touchdowns leading Utica to a 49-31 win over Washington & Jefferson Saturday afternoon. Tyshawn Taylor, Antonio Cianfarani and Bryce Palmer each had more than 100 receiving yards and a touchdown catch for the Pioneers. W&J took an early lead, scoring on the opening drive but the Presidents defense struggled to pressure Szalkowski and to cover the receivers, the top six each with a catch of at least 14 yards. Kellan Stahl got his first career start at quarterback for W&J, passing for 330 yards and two touchdowns, adding a rushing score from 11 yards out. The loss on opening day was the first for the Presidents since 2010.