Blue Streaks Stand Tough in Victory over Carnegie Mellon in the Steel City

PITTSBURGH – With high expectations heading into the 2026 campaign under new Head Coach Brian Polian ’97, John Carroll Football delivered. Facing a traditionally strong program in Carnegie Mellon University, the Blue Streaks played hard-nosed football in a 17-7 victory at Gesling Field in Pittsburgh. The Blue Streaks never trailed in the season opener, looking especially fantastic on defense. JCU’s offense did enough to win with a ground-and-pound approach while the special teams also played a vital role. “I feel gratitude and pride in the team in how gritty a win that was,” said Polian after his first win as…