The Titans improved to 2‑0 on the young season with a 24‑6 win over Bloomington on August 28, 2026, a game that highlighted the growing chemistry of Riverside Notre Dame’s balanced attack.
A Generational Talent Emerges
At the heart of the victory was senior Seneca Givens, whose 281 all‑purpose yards came from a combination of punt returns, rushing carries and receptions. He capped the first half with a 100‑yard return for a touchdown and added a 42‑yard score in the fourth quarter, while also contributing a 12‑yard rushing touchdown with four minutes left.
Bloomington managed only one score, a 62‑yard pass from Israel Ramirez to Derek Fraembs after a personal foul on third‑and‑long, but the Titans’ defense answered with four red‑zone stops, allowing touchdowns on just two of six trips inside the 20‑yard line.
Coach Derrick Johnson praised Givens as a generational talent, emphasizing his athleticism, resilience and the bright future that lies ahead for a team that hopes to start 3‑0 for the first time since 2018.
The Titans now turn their attention to a road matchup against Pacific, seeking to translate the special‑teams spark into continued momentum as the season unfolds.