Choctaw football struggles in second half, loses season opener at Mosley
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 3:54 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Choctaw suffered a 15-13 defeat to Mosley in its season opener on August 20 at Tommy Oliver Stadium. The team committed around 23 penalties and had two turnovers, contributing to a scoreless second half. Highlights included a 1-yard touchdown run by Carter Marracco and a 37-yard connection between Baker Giles and Rives Brown, who was ejected after an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. With key players injured and a crucial fourth-down pass broken up in the closing seconds, Choctaw was unable to secure a tying score. They will face Auburn next on August 28.
- •Choctaw committed around 23 penalties during the game.
- •The team scored once in each of the first and second quarters.
- •Rives Brown was ejected after a touchdown celebration penalty.
- •Choctaw has a rematch against Auburn on August 28.
- •Mosley previously ranked 25th in the USA Today Super 25 poll.
- 3:54 AMYahoo Sports — Choctaw football blanked in 2nd half, drops season opener at Mosley
"Choctaw couldn't get out of its own way Thursday, committing 23-or-so penalties and coughing up two ill-timed turnovers in a 15-13 loss at Mosley.
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