Jayray Hayes moves the ball down the field during the Chippewas spring football game on April 16 at Kelly/Shorts Stadium.
They were without quarterback Cooper Rush. And running back Romello Ross. And safety Tony Annese. Even the t-shirt cannon had the day off for Saturday's spring football game.
Instead, it was redshirt freshman Jake Johnson, senior Jahray Hayes and redshirt freshman Jamil Sabbagh making plays on offense — all for the gold team. The gold team beat the maroon squad 21-7 Saturday.
While Rush has the top spot locked up, Saturday's game allowed coaches to see who's best fit to be the backup.