RMU Drops to 0-2 Following Home Loss to Edinboro
Robert Morris suffered a shocking 23-21 defeat at home to Division II Edinboro, leaving the Colonials 0-2 to start the season. This wasn’t how things were supposed to go for RMU, especially after leading FBS Utah State at halftime just a week ago. Edinboro, on the other hand, was coming off a loss to East Stroudsburg. But that’s not how things went, as the Fighting Scots sealed the upset with a fourth-quarter safety.
The game began with Edinboro controlling the pace. The Fighting Scots opened the scoring with a 5-yard touchdown pass from Isaac Bernard to Teagan Brown, capping off a methodical 16-play, 76-yard drive that chewed up over nine minutes of clock. Edinboro followed that with a 2-yard rushing touchdown from Bo Swartz in the second quarter, pushing their lead to 14-0.
Robert Morris found life late in the second quarter. Quarterback Anthony Chiccitt connected with Chaz Middleton on an 8-yard touchdown pass with 1:47 left in the half, cutting the deficit to 14-7. Just moments later, following a fumble recovery deep in Edinboro territory, Tyvon Edmonds Jr. scored on a 15-yard run to tie the game at 14-14 with 1:31 remaining before halftime.
Edinboro reclaimed the lead late in the third quarter, as Bernard threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Clayton Bezon, capping a quick 2-play, 5-yard drive set up by an interception. Rob Carter, who went viral last week for an incredible one-handed grab, had picked off a pass earlier in the game but the Colonials couldn’t turn that momentum into control.
Robert Morris responded early in the fourth quarter, with DJ Moyer scoring on a 12-yard run to tie the game once again at 21-21. However, the game’s defining moment came midway through the fourth quarter. Edinboro punted, pinning Robert Morris at their own 1-yard line after an offensive holding penalty. On the very next play, Chiccitt was sacked for a safety, giving the Fighting Scots a 23-21 lead with 11:04 left in the game.
Robert Morris had multiple opportunities to take the lead but couldn’t capitalize. A final drive ended in frustration as the Colonials struggled to advance against Edinboro’s defense.
Anthony Chiccitt completed 13 of 20 passes for 105 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Tyvon Edmonds Jr. led the Colonials' rushing attack with 67 yards and 1 touchdown on 14 carries, while DJ Moyer added 22 yards and a score. On the defensive side, Rob Carter Jr. grabbed an interception, returning it for 23 yards, while Steven Earnest punted 4 times for an average of 38 yards, including two inside the 20-yard line.
The loss to Edinboro marks a significant setback for Robert Morris, now 0-2 to start the season. The Colonials will need to regroup quickly as they face tougher competition in the weeks ahead, looking to get their first win of the season. Edinboro, on the other hand, celebrates a milestone victory, moving to 1-1 on the year.
