#2 Iowa Western Opens Home Slate with Statement Win

The 2nd-ranked Iowa Western football team kicked off its 2025 home schedule in dominating fashion, knocking off No. 6 Georgia Military 39-20. Sophomore quarterback Malachi Marshall got the start under center and turned in a clean, efficient performance. Redshirt sophomore running back Daniel Swinney powered the Reivers’ offense, rushing for over 200 yards and finding the end zone four times. Iowa Western’s defense set the tone, consistently pressuring the Bulldogs and coming away with big stops. Next up, the Reivers (1-0) hit the road for a heavyweight showdown with top-ranked Hutchinson, as #2 Big Blue battles #1 Blue Dragons in a clash of NJCAA powers.