August 27, 2026 — Cumberland dropped its season opener 27-6 to St. Thomas at Nokes-Lasater Field in Lebanon, Tenn., as the Phoenix offense struggled to establish a consistent ground game and failed to reach the end zone despite three trips into the red zone. More Sports News
Quarterback Struggles
Jake Parker completed 13 of 28 passes for 134 yards with no touchdowns and one interception, and was sacked six times for 60 yards in losses. The constant pressure disrupted Cumberland’s rhythm throughout the game, making it difficult to sustain any drives.
| Player | Comp | Att | Yds | TD | INT | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Parker (CU) | 13 | 28 | 134 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Jalen Daniels (STU) | 11 | 25 | 133 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Final Notes
Despite holding possession for over 32 minutes, Cumberland was held to two Jack Kantner field goals — from 30 and 27 yards — as its only scoring. The Phoenix went 0-for-3, converting red-zone trips into touchdowns, and finished with just 140 total yards. Cumberland falls to 0-1 to open the 2026 season.
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