University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Saturday, October 22
Greeley, CO
1:05 p.m.
University of Northern Colorado
4-3 , 2-2
27
vs
19
Sacramento State
1-7 , 1-4
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
F
Sacramento State
3
7
3
6
19
Northern Colorado
7
0
10
10
27
Team Stats
SAC
UNCO
Total Yards
283
432
Pass Yards
108
203
Rushing Yards
175
229
Penalty Yards
5
36
1st Downs
16
16
3rd Downs
6
2
4th Downs
3
0
TOP
33:20
26:40
1st Quarter
SAC 0, UNCO 7
UNCO - Ellis Onic II 79 yd run (Jamie Falloon kick), 2 plays, 81 yards, TOP 0:50
SAC 3, UNCO 7
SAC - Jaime Medina 22 yd field goal 9 plays, 84 yards, TOP 3:52
2nd Quarter
SAC 10, UNCO 7
SAC - Jordan Robinson 4 yd run (Jaime Medina kick), 6 plays, 18 yards, TOP 2:24
3rd Quarter
SAC 10, UNCO 14
UNCO - M. McCauley 25 yd pass from Kyle Sloter (Jamie Falloon kick) 6 plays, 80 yards, TOP 2:14
SAC 10, UNCO 17
UNCO - Jamie Falloon 27 yd field goal 6 plays, 50 yards, TOP 3:21
SAC 13, UNCO 17
SAC - Jaime Medina 40 yd field goal 4 plays, 5 yards, TOP 0:53
4th Quarter
SAC 13, UNCO 24
UNCO - Hakeem Deggs 54 yd pass from Kyle Sloter (Jamie Falloon kick) 5 plays, 75 yards, TOP 2:28
SAC 19, UNCO 24
SAC - Jordan Robinson 1 yd run (Nolan Merker rushfailed), 10 plays, 75 yards, TOP 4:47
SAC 19, UNCO 27
UNCO - Jamie Falloon 42 yd field goal 7 plays, 38 yards, TOP 2:49
Game Leaders
CMP
16
TD
2
YDS
203
INT
2
Players Mentioned
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TE
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LB
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QB
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@UNCBEARSFB Victorious on Homecoming
10/22/2016 7:32:00 PM | Football
GREELEY, Colo. – The defense played a complete game, the offense returned to its former self in the second half and most importantly, Northern Colorado (4-3, 2-2 Big Sky) picked up a homecoming win over Sacramento State (1-7, 1-4 Big Sky) on Saturday afternoon 27-19.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
It seemed the Bears were off to a fast start after the second play of the game resulted in six points. Redshirt junior, Ellis Onic II took a sweep run 79 yards to give UNC an early 7-0 lead.
Sacramento State was able to keep the Bears' offense in check for the remainder of the quarter and the rest of the first half.
The Hornets cut the lead to four with a field goal near the end of the first quarter and found in the end zone in the second quarter after making good on one of the three Northern Colorado turnovers that occurred in the first 30 minutes of the game.
SSU's Jordan Robinson punched it in from four yards out and gave Sac State a 10-7 at the half.
When the offense dropped off, the defense picked up the slack, forcing 10 punts and holding the Hornets to just 283 yards of total offense on 85 plays.
The momentum of the game took a big swing in the Bears' favor during the third quarter, and the majority of that was due to redshirt sophomore back, Trae Riek. After sitting out last week's game and all of the first half, Riek returned to the field and broke run after run.
UNC put together an 80-yard scoring drive in the opening series of the second half, capped off by a 25-yard strike from senior QB, Kyle Sloter to redshirt sophomore tight end, Michael McCauley regaining the lead for Northern Colorado 17-10.
For only playing the second half of the game, Riek eclipsed 100 yards rushing, finishing with 108 yards on 13 attempts.
Two senior kicker, Jamie Falloon field goals (27, 42 yards) and a 54-yard pass from Sloter to redshirt junior receiver, Hakeem Deggs closed out the offensive production, but the Hornets didn't go off into the sunset quietly.
SSU made a 40-yard field goal and scored early in the fourth quarter to make it an eight point game, 27-19.
The Hornets drove 65 yards down the field in the remaining seconds of the game. With :11 left on the scoreboard and the Bears' defense backed up on their 10 yard line, senior LB, Kyle Newsom came up with the game ending sack to secure the win.
GAME CHANGER:
UNC's defense played a key role in the win. The secondary racked up a season-high nine pass breakups, while the front seven were good for five sacks
KEY STAT:
Trae Riek averaged an impressive 8.3 yards a carry on his way to another 100-yard rushing performance. Riek ran for 108 yards in just two quarters after sitting out the first half.
IN THEIR WORDS:
Redshirt sophomore RB, Trae Riek
"Coaches were just trying to do their best to keep me healthy for next – coming back from a shoulder injury they just wanted to be precautious. Sac State came out ready to go and came out on fire like UC Davis did last week, their linebackers were playing really well and we were making little mistakes, but we made great adjustments in the second half that led to our scoring opportunities.
Senior linebacker, Kyle Newsom
"It was a great game from the guys up front. I think the biggest factor was that we just want to play for each other – we wanted to win for each other. We were backed up against the wall and we needed to come out and get a win, so that we can keep that goal of making it to the playoffs alive."
Redshirt junior receiver, Hakeem Deggs
"It was nice to see that we battled back. Last week we had the same opportunities and we didn't get it done and this week we did in the second half. The game plan worked we just didn't execute it in the first half."
Head Coach Earnest Collins Jr.
"Overall I thought the game plan was awesome. Our defensive coaching staff did a great job of putting guys in positions to succeed. When you get 85 plays and you hold them to under 300 yards, you had a pretty good day. It's just about us as a staff figuring out what our kids are good at. It's a process – I talk to the players all the time about trusting each other and not having to do someone else's job because you don't think they're doing it. You have to trust the man next to you and usually when you do that, you'll come out on top."
NOTABLES:
- Redshirt freshman corner, Michael Walker recorded a career-high five PBUs in the win.
- Redshirt junior wide out, Hakeem Deggs recorded his fifth receiving touchdown of the season. He now leads the team in receiving TDs.
- After recording just six sacks through the first six games, UNC was able to notch five sacks against Sacramento State on Saturday.
- Redshirt sophomore running back, Trae Riek tallied his fourth 100-yard rushing game of the season with a 108 yards against SSU.
- Northern Colorado remains undefeated at home with the win. The Bears are 3-0 in games played in Greeley.
- The Bears' defense held Sac State to just 283 yards of total offense, the lowest yards they've held any opponent to all season.
UP NEXT:
Northern Colorado is back on the road next weekend, heading to Portland State to take on the Vikings on Saturday, Oct. 29. UNC returns home the following week, hosting back-to-back games against North Dakota (Nov. 5) and Montana (Nov. 12).
HOW IT HAPPENED:
It seemed the Bears were off to a fast start after the second play of the game resulted in six points. Redshirt junior, Ellis Onic II took a sweep run 79 yards to give UNC an early 7-0 lead.
Sacramento State was able to keep the Bears' offense in check for the remainder of the quarter and the rest of the first half.
The Hornets cut the lead to four with a field goal near the end of the first quarter and found in the end zone in the second quarter after making good on one of the three Northern Colorado turnovers that occurred in the first 30 minutes of the game.
SSU's Jordan Robinson punched it in from four yards out and gave Sac State a 10-7 at the half.
When the offense dropped off, the defense picked up the slack, forcing 10 punts and holding the Hornets to just 283 yards of total offense on 85 plays.
The momentum of the game took a big swing in the Bears' favor during the third quarter, and the majority of that was due to redshirt sophomore back, Trae Riek. After sitting out last week's game and all of the first half, Riek returned to the field and broke run after run.
UNC put together an 80-yard scoring drive in the opening series of the second half, capped off by a 25-yard strike from senior QB, Kyle Sloter to redshirt sophomore tight end, Michael McCauley regaining the lead for Northern Colorado 17-10.
For only playing the second half of the game, Riek eclipsed 100 yards rushing, finishing with 108 yards on 13 attempts.
Two senior kicker, Jamie Falloon field goals (27, 42 yards) and a 54-yard pass from Sloter to redshirt junior receiver, Hakeem Deggs closed out the offensive production, but the Hornets didn't go off into the sunset quietly.
SSU made a 40-yard field goal and scored early in the fourth quarter to make it an eight point game, 27-19.
The Hornets drove 65 yards down the field in the remaining seconds of the game. With :11 left on the scoreboard and the Bears' defense backed up on their 10 yard line, senior LB, Kyle Newsom came up with the game ending sack to secure the win.
GAME CHANGER:
UNC's defense played a key role in the win. The secondary racked up a season-high nine pass breakups, while the front seven were good for five sacks
KEY STAT:
Trae Riek averaged an impressive 8.3 yards a carry on his way to another 100-yard rushing performance. Riek ran for 108 yards in just two quarters after sitting out the first half.
IN THEIR WORDS:
Redshirt sophomore RB, Trae Riek
"Coaches were just trying to do their best to keep me healthy for next – coming back from a shoulder injury they just wanted to be precautious. Sac State came out ready to go and came out on fire like UC Davis did last week, their linebackers were playing really well and we were making little mistakes, but we made great adjustments in the second half that led to our scoring opportunities.
Senior linebacker, Kyle Newsom
"It was a great game from the guys up front. I think the biggest factor was that we just want to play for each other – we wanted to win for each other. We were backed up against the wall and we needed to come out and get a win, so that we can keep that goal of making it to the playoffs alive."
Redshirt junior receiver, Hakeem Deggs
"It was nice to see that we battled back. Last week we had the same opportunities and we didn't get it done and this week we did in the second half. The game plan worked we just didn't execute it in the first half."
Head Coach Earnest Collins Jr.
"Overall I thought the game plan was awesome. Our defensive coaching staff did a great job of putting guys in positions to succeed. When you get 85 plays and you hold them to under 300 yards, you had a pretty good day. It's just about us as a staff figuring out what our kids are good at. It's a process – I talk to the players all the time about trusting each other and not having to do someone else's job because you don't think they're doing it. You have to trust the man next to you and usually when you do that, you'll come out on top."
NOTABLES:
- Redshirt freshman corner, Michael Walker recorded a career-high five PBUs in the win.
- Redshirt junior wide out, Hakeem Deggs recorded his fifth receiving touchdown of the season. He now leads the team in receiving TDs.
- After recording just six sacks through the first six games, UNC was able to notch five sacks against Sacramento State on Saturday.
- Redshirt sophomore running back, Trae Riek tallied his fourth 100-yard rushing game of the season with a 108 yards against SSU.
- Northern Colorado remains undefeated at home with the win. The Bears are 3-0 in games played in Greeley.
- The Bears' defense held Sac State to just 283 yards of total offense, the lowest yards they've held any opponent to all season.
UP NEXT:
Northern Colorado is back on the road next weekend, heading to Portland State to take on the Vikings on Saturday, Oct. 29. UNC returns home the following week, hosting back-to-back games against North Dakota (Nov. 5) and Montana (Nov. 12).
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