The University of Redlands Bulldogs football team fell 33-14 to the Whitworth University Pirates on September 19, 2026, at Ted Runner Stadium in Redlands, California. Redlands led 14-10 at halftime, with quarterback Tobey Schmidt throwing two touchdown passes, but Whitworth scored 23 unanswered points in the second half to secure the victory.
Schmidt connected on a 48-yard touchdown pass to Roshawn Lacy and a 15-yard touchdown to Taylor Bowie in the final two minutes of the first half. Mark Mitchell III led the rushing attack for Redlands with 84 yards on 11 attempts, while Lacy had seven receptions for 89 yards and one touchdown.
Defensively, Nolan Staricka led the Bulldogs with seven tackles. Aleks Wojcik, Mosese Afemui, and Adrian Silva each recorded a sack, and Andrew Placido, Enrique Ybanez III, Anthony Hall, and Kenneth Crews III contributed tackles for loss. Despite forcing three turnovers, Redlands allowed six trips to the red zone, which contributed to the opponent’s score.
Whitworth outgained Redlands 426 yards to 291. Redlands failed to score in the second half, while Whitworth put together a late surge beginning late in the third quarter. The Bulldogs will face California Lutheran University on the road in SCIAC conference play on September 26, 2026.
CSB Take
The University of Redlands Bulldogs demonstrated promising offensive production in the first half through Tobey Schmidt’s touchdown passes, but the inability to sustain scoring and defensive challenges in the red zone allowed Whitworth to mount a decisive second-half comeback. This game highlights the importance for Redlands to maintain consistent execution on both sides of the ball throughout all four quarters. The upcoming SCIAC matchup against California Lutheran University offers an opportunity to build on early positives and address defensive endurance issues moving forward.
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