VanVleet leads Dayton to 47-14 victory over Marist in Pioneer opener

On Saturday, Drew VanVleet led the Dayton Flyers to a decisive 47-14 victory over the Marist Red Foxes in their Pioneer League opener. VanVleet showcased his skills by throwing for 323 yards and five touchdowns, significantly contributing to Dayton's offensive dominance. The Flyers quickly capitalized on a Marist mistake, recovering a muffed punt and scoring shortly after. Despite Marist tying the game at 14, Dayton responded with a 69-yard touchdown pass from VanVleet to Luke Brenner, regaining control of the match. Dayton's offense was efficient, accumulating a total of 443 yards while limiting Marist to just 230 yards. Jake Coleman also had a standout performance, recording five receptions for 114 yards and two touchdowns. Mason Hackett added to the Flyers' success with a career-high 110 rushing yards. The game saw a strong start for Dayton, who managed to recover from an initial three-and-out. After Marist's brief resurgence, the Flyers pulled away with a series of successful plays, including two field goals from Danny Baker, which extended their lead to 27-14 by halftime. This victory improved Dayton's record to 3-1, while Marist fell to 0-4. The game highlighted Dayton's offensive capabilities and set a positive tone for their season in the Pioneer League.