The Lafayette Leopards closing received a countrywide identify in 1926, and their closing convention identify got here in 2013. Obviously, we’re best coming into Week 7, however for second-year trainer John Troxell, the 2023 season is beginning to remind some Leopard trustworthy of the nice groups from the previous.Â
The Leopards have not had a successful season in a non-Covid yr since 2009, however they’re off to an outstanding 5-1 get started this season. Their newest victory, a 12-9 choice over Princeton, vaults them into the Power Rankings for the primary time this season. It was once Lafayette’s first victory at Princeton since 1982, breaking a 12-game losing streak.Â
Led by way of operating again Jamar Curtis and linebacker Billy Shaeffer, the Leopards are taking part in nice complementary football and now not beating themselves. That has been refreshing to peer as a once-young crew has in spite of everything matured and located tactics to win shut video games. We will see if they may be able to stay this going as they arrive out in their bye on Oct. 21 to tackle Patriot League favorites Holy Cross at the highway.
Here’s how the remainder of the top 25 shakes out exiting Week 6.Â