Arkansas-Monticello answered back, taking 4:21 off the clock before Johnny Polite scored from the 1-yard line. The Boll Weevils started at their own 36 yard line, converting on a first down, then went for it on fourth-and three from VSU’s 45-yard line. The Boll Weevils converted, as quarterback Scott Buisson broke a run for 12 yards.

“That quarterback they have has a heck of a future here at Arkansas-Monticello,” Dean said.

The Blazers then marched 58 yards down the field, getting a big catch-and-run from Cedric Jones on third-and-six, and then a 6-yard catch into the end zone by fullback Scott Palmer.

Each team went back and forth, and it was 21-14 at the end of the first quarter.

VSU scored its next touchdown in the second quarter, giving itself the cushion it would need to break the game open.

The Blazers’ fourth touchdown started with a big run, and ended with a big run. Reshawn Robinson took the first play from scrimmage in the second quarter for VSU, and delivered the forearm of the year on the way to a 22-yard gain. Nine plays later, Michael Terry rushed over the goal line from 10 yards out, capping the 81-yard drive and making it 28-14.

With 41.3 seconds left in the first half, Copeland continued to pad his stats, tossing a 41-yard pass to Josh Rayam on first down, and then went back to the air. Copeland found Felton for a 25-yard touchdown, finishing off a quick three play, 66 yard drive.

Even with VSU going to its reserve players for much of the second half, the offense continued.

Thanks to a 47-yard punt return by Sherard Reynolds, Copeland was able to toss his fifth touchdown pass on a 15-yard slant to Felton with 12:37 remaining in the third quarter.

Copeland would throw one more touchdown before handing the ball over to Tucker Pruitt. The score came on a 24-yard throw to Parker with 6:46 left in the third quarter.

The Blazers’ defense also played a solid game. However, its second-half shutout attempt was thwarted when Buisson kept the ball on a 44-yard touchdown run with 4:55 left in the third quarter.

VSU’s passing game wasn’t the only way the Blazers got into the end zone. They scored twice on runs. Terry’s second quarter rush was the first, and a fourth quarter 5-yard run by Robinson was the second. Robinson’s touchdown play was set up by a 36-yard reception by Travis Taylor from Pruitt, making the score 56-21.

VSU’s Dan Burdette, who had his first rush and reception, also earned his first touchdown in this game. The freshman from Forsyth, who replaced the injured Donnie Powell as the No. 2 fullback, plowed in for a 9-yard touchdown late in the fourth.

The Blazers conclude their regular season just four days from now, as West Georgia comes to Bazemore-Hyder Stadium for Military Appreciation night Thursday at 8 p.m.

“We’ve got one more,” Dean said. “We’ve got a big rival this week with West Georgia. We have a quick week, and we have a lot to do (today) for a Thursday game.”