Coe Routs Nebraska Wesleyan 48-21
Quincy Drummer rushed for 200 yards and passed 1,000 rushing yards for the season as Coe extended its winning streak to five games.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Football
Coe defeated Nebraska Wesleyan 48-21 at Clark Field in an American Rivers Conference game. The Kohawks scored 20 points on four offensive plays in a 3:30 stretch before halftime to pull away.
Why it matters
The win keeps Coe unbeaten in conference play and extends its winning streak to five games. The result strengthens the team's position in the American Rivers Conference race as the regular season nears its end.
Quincy Drummer ran for 200 yards, including a 95-yard touchdown, and passed 1,000 rushing yards on the season. Brady Kelly completed 12 of 16 passes for 100 yards, and Coe has won five straight games.
The players
Coe College
Coe College is a private liberal arts college in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, whose athletic teams compete in the American Rivers Conference.
Quincy Drummer
Quincy Drummer is a Coe running back whose 200-yard game pushed him past 1,000 rushing yards for the season.
The details
Coe led by seven points before a late first-half surge, scoring 20 points on four plays near the end of the half. Ryker Dengler intercepted a pass in the end zone on Nebraska Wesleyan's fourth-and-goal attempt, and Kelly threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to Jackson Baethke with 1:18 left before halftime.
Timeline
Saturday: Coe defeated Nebraska Wesleyan 48-21 at Clark Field.
Next week: Coe hosts Dubuque in conference play.
Final regular-season game: Coe finishes the regular season at Wartburg.
Season Trajectory
Coe remains unbeaten in American Rivers Conference play and has now won five straight games. The result positions the team for its final regular-season game at Wartburg.
Quincy Drummer's 1,000th rushing yard of the season makes him a notable name for fantasy and roster planning in the conference. The remaining home game against Dubuque and the closing trip to Wartburg set the schedule for local fans through the end of the season.
The takeaway
Coe's balance on offense, with a 200-yard rusher and an efficient passer, has carried the team through a five-game winning streak. Readers following the conference race should watch the next two games against Dubuque and Wartburg.
What happens next
Coe hosts Dubuque next week in conference play and finishes the regular season at Wartburg.
Further reading
For more on the team, see Football coverage from across the region.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Gazette.
