Nussmeier's Dynamic Night Powers Marcus Past Keller in 31-28 Season-Opening Thriller
Marcus defeated Keller 31-28. Thu · Aug 28, 2025
Marcus Marauders football · 2025 season.
The Marcus Marauders opened their 2025 campaign on a high note Thursday night, taking down Keller 31-28 in a dramatic road battle. Led by head coach Mike Alexander, Marcus showed poise in a back-and-forth non-district clash, answering every challenge to start the season 1-0.
Quarterback Colton Nussmeier set the tone early with his legs, keeping the ball on a zone read for a 7-yard touchdown run. The Marauders kept the pressure on through the air as Nussmeier extended plays under duress, firing touchdown passes to Austin Allen in the back of the end zone and Jameson Mayfield along the sideline, backed by steady special teams execution from kicker Santiago Diaz.
With the game on the line late, Nussmeier delivered the defining highlight of the night, scrambling away from heavy pressure to rip off a 22-yard touchdown scamper. The electrifying score held off Keller's late push and secured a hard-earned 31-28 victory on the road.
Top plays
- Q1 · 6:28 — Colton Nussmeier fakes the handoff on a zone read and runs around the left edge for a 7-yard touchdown.
- Q1 · 6:13 — Santiago Diaz converts the extra point attempt.
- Q1 · 6:13 — Santiago Diaz kicks off deep into the end zone for a touchback.
- Q1 · 52:57 — Pass over the middle complete to Bodie Davis for a 6-yard gain.
- Q1 · 4:49 — Brock Burkett rushes on a quarterback sweep around the right side for a 9-yard touchdown.
- Q1 · 38:10 — Kade McKnight runs up the middle for a 2-yard gain, tackled by Matthew Reagan.
- Q1 · 2:32 — Colton Nussmeier passes to Berrington Kogler, which falls incomplete after a hit by the defender.
- Q1 · 2:07 — Kade McKnight carries the ball up the middle for a gain of 2 yards.
- Q2 · 10:02 — Colton Nussmeier scrambles left under pressure and completes an 8-yard touchdown pass to Jameson Mayfield inside the sideline of the end zone.
- Q4 · 78:24 — Colton Nussmeier scrambles left under pressure and runs 22 yards for a Marcus touchdown.