Game Recap: Rhodes vs. Trinity University
Rhodes College football wrapped up its 2026 season Saturday afternoon, falling to Trinity University 82-7 in the season finale in Memphis. Trinity jumped out to a 21-0 lead in the first quarter before the Lynx got on the scoreboard in the second period. Rhodes put together an 80-yard drive, capped by a one-yard touchdown pass from Taylor Haas to Ethan Presley, with Grady Jones adding the extra point to make it 21-7.
Trinity answered with three touchdowns before halftime and continued to build its lead in the second half. The Tigers scored 26 points in the third quarter and added 14 in the fourth to secure the 82-7 victory.
Key Performances
Taylor Haas led the Rhodes offense with 119 passing yards and a touchdown. Jelani Lovett rushed for 27 yards, while Austin Smith recorded 31 receiving yards. Ethan Presley caught the Lynx' lone touchdown.
Game Highlights
Rhodes put together its longest scoring drive of the afternoon in the second quarter, covering 80 yards over 14 plays and taking 8:35 off the clock. Haas connected with Presley from one yard out to finish the drive and put Rhodes on the board.
The Lynx conclude the 2026 season with a 2-8 overall record and a 1-6 mark in Southern Athletic Association play.
