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Georgetown Welcomes Holy Cross for Senior Day

WASHINGTON – Georgetown football is set to host the Holy Cross Crusaders on Saturday, November 7 for the final home game of the season and Senior Day. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. at Cooper Field in Washington, D.C.

FOLLOW THE HOYAS

  • Saturday's game can be seen live on ESPN+ with Jeremy Huber calling the play-by-play and Christian Taylor providing analysis.
  • A link to the live stats can be found on GUHoyas.com. 

ABOUT THE HOYAS

  • The Hoyas enter the week at 3-4 overall and 3-2 in league play following a thrilling 28-27 win over William & Mary on October 24 at Walter J. Zable Stadium at Cary Field in Williamsburg, Virginia.
  • Freshman quarterback Gavin Beard has completed 76 of 106 passes (68.9%) for 705 yards and seven touchdowns in three starts. The Aledo, Texas, native has provided a spark for the Hoya passing attack.
  • Running back Clay Ash paces Georgetown with 501 rushing yards on 99 carries, averaging 5.1 yards per attempt, and three touchdowns. Jayden Sumpter ranks second on the team with 364 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
  • Wide receiver Hassan Mahasin leads the Hoyas with 31 receptions for 329 yards and three touchdowns while Jonathan Alexander ranks second with 18 receptions, 262 yards and three touchdowns. Burke Carroll leads the team with four touchdown receptions.
  • Sophomore linebacker Jack Casey leads Georgetown with 52 tackles, including 38 solo stops and 14 assisted tackles. Chigozie-Oge Evans tops the team with three sacks, while Wedner Cadet leads the secondary with two interceptions.
  • Following his performance against William & Mary, Beard was named the Patriot League Offensive Player of the Week and Rookie of the Week for the second-consecutive week.
  • Head Coach Rob Sgarlata is in his 12th season at the helm of the Hoyas.

ABOUT THE CRUSADERS

  • Holy Cross enters the matchup with a 4-5 overall record and a 4-2 mark in conference play after defeating No. 21 Richmond, 33-14, on October 31 at Fitton Field in Worcester, Massachusetts.
  • Head Coach Dan Curran leads the Cruin his third season.

ABOUT THE MATCHUP

  • Georgetown and Holy Cross will meet for just the 35th time in program history. The Hoyas hold a 10-24 overall record against the Crusaders and a 3-10 mark at home.
  • GU last faced the Crusaders on November 22, 2025, and fell 42-7 at Fenway Park.
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Players Mentioned

Jonathan Alexander

#82 Jonathan Alexander

WR
5' 10"
Junior
Wedner Cadet

#7 Wedner Cadet

CB
6' 1"
Graduate Student
Burke Carroll

#87 Burke Carroll

TE
6' 4"
Senior
Jack  Casey

#51 Jack Casey

LB
6' 1"
Sophomore
Hassan Mahasin

#2 Hassan Mahasin

WR
5' 11"
Senior
Jayden Sumpter

#8 Jayden Sumpter

RB
5' 8"
Junior
Gavin Beard

#15 Gavin Beard

QB
5' 10"
Freshman
Clay  Ash

#28 Clay Ash

RB
5' 9"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Jonathan Alexander

#82 Jonathan Alexander

5' 10"
Junior
WR
Wedner Cadet

#7 Wedner Cadet

6' 1"
Graduate Student
CB
Burke Carroll

#87 Burke Carroll

6' 4"
Senior
TE
Jack  Casey

#51 Jack Casey

6' 1"
Sophomore
LB
Hassan Mahasin

#2 Hassan Mahasin

5' 11"
Senior
WR
Jayden Sumpter

#8 Jayden Sumpter

5' 8"
Junior
RB
Gavin Beard

#15 Gavin Beard

5' 10"
Freshman
QB
Clay  Ash

#28 Clay Ash

5' 9"
Junior
RB