TROY - The RPI football team's defensive unit could not have hoped for a better start to the 2026 season in Saturday's Transit Trophy Game against WPI.
WPI possessed the ball for nearly 44 minutes, but the RPI defense turned in a tremendous effort and sparked the Engineers to a 35-7 rout at ECAV Stadium in Troy.
"We did well on all phases of the defense," RPI sophomore defensive back J.T. Walker said. "If the D-line wasn't there, linebackers were there. If the linebackers weren't there, the DBs were there."
RPI held WPI to 294 yards of total offense and recorded five sacks, including two by junior lineman Jack Chappa, and an interception by Walker.
Engineers (1-0) junior quarterback Micah Balzarini made his first career start on Saturday. He completed 8 of 17 passes for 221 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
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WPI possessed the ball for nearly 44 minutes, but the RPI defense turned in a tremendous effort and sparked the Engineers to a 35-7 rout at ECAV Stadium in Troy.
"We did well on all phases of the defense," RPI sophomore defensive back J.T. Walker said. "If the D-line wasn't there, linebackers were there. If the linebackers weren't there, the DBs were there."
RPI held WPI to 294 yards of total offense and recorded five sacks, including two by junior lineman Jack Chappa, and an interception by Walker.
Engineers (1-0) junior quarterback Micah Balzarini made his first career start on Saturday. He completed 8 of 17 passes for 221 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
#linebackers #junior
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