Hope football secures 66-17 victory over Olivet to stay unbeaten
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 9:56 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Hope College football defeated Olivet University 66-17 on October 3 in Olivet, improving to 5-0 overall and 2-0 in the MIAA. After a competitive first half, where Olivet closed to within 24-17, Hope dominated the second half with six touchdowns, led by AJ Martel's three rushing touchdowns. The Flying Dutch rushed for 419 yards, while their defense allowed only 10 points, keeping a strong season-long performance intact.
- •Hope scored 28 points in the third quarter.
- •Martel finished with 105 rushing yards.
- •Hope's defense has conceded just five touchdowns this season.
- •The Flying Dutch improved their standing in the MIAA.
- •Olivet scored on a 4-yard pass and a 99-yard fumble recovery.
- 9:56 PMYahoo Sports — Hope football turns on the jets in second half to race past Olivet, remain unbeaten
"Hope rushed for a whopping 419 yards, scoring six touchdowns in the second half to beat the Comets.
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