Big Spring holds off Shippensburg to retain Little Brown Jug

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Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Big Spring holds off Shippensburg to retain Little Brown Jug
Summary

Big Spring secured a 42-34 victory over Shippensburg in the annual Little Brown Jug rivalry on August 28. The Bulldogs built a commanding 29-point lead before Shippensburg rallied, scoring on four consecutive possessions to narrow the gap. With less than six minutes remaining, a late turnover by Shippensburg gave Big Spring the chance to seal the win with a defensive stand. Quarterback Nathan Baranoski led the Bulldogs, while Weston Stum shined for the Greyhounds with three touchdown catches.

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  • Big Spring led by 29 points in the third quarter.
  • Shippensburg scored four straight times to close the gap.
  • Weston Stum caught three touchdown passes for Shippensburg.
  • Big Spring's defense forced an incomplete pass to secure victory.
  • Nathan Baranoski threw three touchdown passes in the win.
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  • 4:11 AMYahoo SportsShip storms back but Big Spring closes the door to keep Little Brown Jug
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Shippensburg wiped away an early Big Spring lead, but the Bulldogs held on to win the Little Brown Jug.

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