Peru, Neb. - The Central Methodist University football team fell to Peru State College by a score of 30-17 Saturday afternoon in Peru, Neb. 

The Eagles fall to 2-1 overall, while the Bobcats improve to 1-1.

The Eagles jumped out in front on a 48-yard field goal from Samuel Petrin at the 7:55 mark of the first quarter. The next scoring drive came with a little over two minutes remaining in the half, as the Bobcats matched CMU with a 23-yard field goal to tie the game at 3-3. 

Central Methodist responded almost instantly with a 37-yard touchdown pass from Jalen Brown to Katavious Taylor. The touchdown came in just 26 seconds of game action, and the Eagles took a 10-3 lead over the Bobcats heading into halftime. 

The Bobcats came out with renewed energy in the third quarter, scoring two touchdowns to take a 17-10 lead over CMU. After an interception gave Peru State the ball inside the CMU 10-yard line, the Bobcats tied the game on a four-yard touchdown pass, making the score 10-10 with 12:38 remaining in the third. Less than six minutes later, Peru State took a 17-10 lead with its second touchdown pass of the afternoon. Central Methodist entered the fourth quarter trailing by a touchdown. 

Peru State extended its lead with two more scores in the final frame, taking a 30-10 lead. The Eagles continued to battle back, as Brown found Taylor once again in the endzone for an 18-yard touchdown reception, trimming the deficit to 30-17 with 1:37 left in the game. However, the Eagles fell short of the comeback, falling by a score of 30-17. 

Brown completed 23-of-42 passes for 259 yards and two touchdowns. Taylor had another solid outing, recording seven receptions for 141 yards and two scores, including a 37-yard touchdown catch right before halftime. Carelle Hill also pulled in eight catches for 34 yards.

Manuyl Langlois led the ground attack, rushing for 52 yards on only 11 carries. 

London Chambers collected nine tackles, while Khari Henley and Anthony Hernandez each recorded eight. Hernandez registered two sacks and both Mar'quess Daniels and Tyler Unterreiner recorded a forced fumble. Samuel Petrin had a solid day on special teams, converting both of his extra-point attempts and a 48-yard field goal attempt.

The Eagles return home to host Grand View University Saturday, Oct. 10 at 1:00 p.m. at Davis Field. 

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