The Falcon Football team traveled to Oberlin for the season opener. After forcing a 3 and out on the opening drive, Robert Drake returned the punt for a TD - only to have it called back for a penalty. The Falcons recovered and Isaiah Jackson hit Robert Drake with the pass and Robert shook off multiple tacklers and took it into the endzone for a 7-0 lead.
Oberlin scored twice to take a 14-7 lead at the half. The Falcons struggled with penalties and couldn't sustain drives as Oberlin built a 24-7 lead. Another TD run by Robert Drake brought the game to 24-13 as time expired.
The Falcons are scheduled to play Collinwood at home in Week 2.
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