Jayden Garcia throws five touchdowns as Churchill edges Clark in Gucci Bowl
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 6:03 AM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Jayden Garcia led the Churchill Chargers to a 33-28 victory over the Clark Cougars in the 2026 Gucci Bowl at Heroes Stadium on September 25. Garcia threw for 202 yards and five touchdowns, including two in the fourth quarter that helped secure the win. After a back-and-forth first half, both teams exchanged scoring plays, but Garcia's late contributions were crucial for the Chargers. Despite a late surge from Clark, including a touchdown with under two minutes left, Churchill managed to recover an onside kick attempt to maintain the lead and finish the game.
- •Garcia completed 202 passing yards and five touchdowns.
- •Both teams traded scores in a tightly contested match.
- •Churchill regained the lead with a touchdown with 4:14 left.
- •Clark nearly recovered an onside kick attempt in the final moments.
- •The Chargers showcased effective offensive strategies throughout the game.
- 6:03 AMYahoo Sports — Jayden Garcia tosses five touchdowns to lift Churchill over Clark in Gucci Bowl
"The senior quarterback tossed a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns and finished with 202 passing yards as the Chargers held on against the Cougars.
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