Main Story

Clarion erased a 28-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat Millersville 43-42, scoring 29 unanswered points in the final 11 minutes. A kickoff-return touchdown, an onside-kick recovery and a crucial fourth-down stop fueled the rally; Jase Ferguson’s two-point conversion gave Clarion the lead, and Lebron Leaf stopped Millersville’s last-play Hail Mary at the 1-yard line.

By the Numbers
  • Clarion scored 29 unanswered points over the final 11:02.
  • Ferguson threw for 310 yards and four touchdowns, and rushed for 99 yards and another score.
  • Davon Jones caught 8 passes for 126 yards and 3 touchdowns.
  • Millersville’s Mekhi Ashby rushed for 322 yards; the Marauders totaled 577 yards of offense.
  • Millersville held the ball for 40:43, compared with Clarion’s 19:09.
Yes, But

Millersville controlled much of the game, building a 42-14 lead and dominating in total offense and time of possession. Clarion’s comeback turned on high-impact plays, while Millersville’s final Hail Mary reached the 1-yard line before Leaf made the game-saving tackle.

Bottom Line

Clarion’s comeback was a team-wide escape, not a statistical takeover: special teams, timely defense and decisive execution overcame a game Millersville had largely controlled.