University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Saturday, November 2
Pocatello, Idaho
2:30 pm
University of Northern Colorado
at
Idaho State
Coming Off Bye, Bears head to Idaho State Saturday
10/29/2019 8:05:00 AM | Football
UNC football returns to the field after its bye week to play at Idaho State
GAME INFO
Who: Northern Colorado (1-7, 1-3 Big Sky) at Idaho State (3-5, 2-3 Big Sky)
When: Nov. 1, 2:30 pm MT
Where: Pocatello, Idaho, Holt Arena
How to Follow: Pluto TV Ch. 543 | 1310 KFKA | Live Stats | @UNC_BearsFB
Opening Drive
Northern Colorado will be well rested when they face the Bengals on Saturday, coming off of their bye week. The last time out, UNC fell to Portland State 38-30.Â
In the game against PSU, the Bears offense raked up the yardage, with a season best 497 yards. Jacob Knipp accounted for 427 of the offensive yards passing for 300 and running for another 127.Â
Idaho State is coming off of a 59-34 loss at Southern Utah last Saturday, The loss moved ISU's record to 3-5 overall and 2-3 in the Big Sky. The Bengals trailed early, going down 28-14 after the first quarter, but tried to mount a comeback cutting the lead to as little as eight before the half. SUU accumulated 501 yards against Idaho State with a balanced attack.Â
The Bengals are a perfect 3-0 at home this season including a pair of impressive wins over Portland State (51-24) and North Dakota (55-20).
This Week's Numbers
6 -Â It has been six years since UNC visited Pocatello. Northern Colorado's last trip to Holt Arena came in 2013 with Idaho State winning that game 40-26.Â
1 -Â Jacob Knipp became the first quarterback in UNC's Division I history to rush for 100-plus yards in a game. Against Portland State he ran for 127 yards, including a 72 yard run.Â
8 -Â Senior cornerback Michael Walker ranks second in the Big Sky and 45th in the FCS for passes defended per game. Walker is averaging 1.0 passes defended per game.
About Idaho State
• Idaho State traveled to Southern Utah last Saturday falling to the Thunderbirds 59-34.Â
• ISU has won all their home games this year and lost all their road. The Bengals outscore opponents by 29.0 points at home, but are being outscored by 22.8 points on the road.Â
• Running back Ty Flanagan is second in the Big Sky with 94.1 yards per game. That also places him 23rd in the FCS.
• Idaho State has been the least penalized team in the Big Sky this season with just 42 flags thrown against them.Â
• The Bengals have one of the top return games in the Big Sky. Idaho State ranks second in kickoff returns averaging 24.08 yards per return.
• ISU was picked to finish in seventh by both the Big Sky media and coaches during the preseason.Â
What's Ahead
Northern Colorado returns home to host No.15/14 Montana State. The Bears and Bobcats kickoff at Noon on November 9.
The game will be broadcast on Eleven Sports and Pluto TV ch. 543 and you can listen to the game on 1310 KFKA.Â
As a thank you to all of the veterans and in honor of Veteran's Day, UNC Athletics is offering all veterans a free ticket to the game with a valid military ID. This special can only be used in person at the UNC Ticket Office located in the Campus Commons or at the Nottingham Field Box Office the day of the game.Â
Tickets to the game and all UNC Athletic events can be purchased at UNCBears.com/Tickets, calling 9703551-4849 or visiting the UNC Box Office located in the Campus Commons.
To stay up to date on all things UNC football, visit UNCBears.com and follow the team on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @UNC_BearsFB.Â
Who: Northern Colorado (1-7, 1-3 Big Sky) at Idaho State (3-5, 2-3 Big Sky)
When: Nov. 1, 2:30 pm MT
Where: Pocatello, Idaho, Holt Arena
How to Follow: Pluto TV Ch. 543 | 1310 KFKA | Live Stats | @UNC_BearsFB
Opening Drive
Northern Colorado will be well rested when they face the Bengals on Saturday, coming off of their bye week. The last time out, UNC fell to Portland State 38-30.Â
In the game against PSU, the Bears offense raked up the yardage, with a season best 497 yards. Jacob Knipp accounted for 427 of the offensive yards passing for 300 and running for another 127.Â
Idaho State is coming off of a 59-34 loss at Southern Utah last Saturday, The loss moved ISU's record to 3-5 overall and 2-3 in the Big Sky. The Bengals trailed early, going down 28-14 after the first quarter, but tried to mount a comeback cutting the lead to as little as eight before the half. SUU accumulated 501 yards against Idaho State with a balanced attack.Â
The Bengals are a perfect 3-0 at home this season including a pair of impressive wins over Portland State (51-24) and North Dakota (55-20).
This Week's Numbers
6 -Â It has been six years since UNC visited Pocatello. Northern Colorado's last trip to Holt Arena came in 2013 with Idaho State winning that game 40-26.Â
1 -Â Jacob Knipp became the first quarterback in UNC's Division I history to rush for 100-plus yards in a game. Against Portland State he ran for 127 yards, including a 72 yard run.Â
8 -Â Senior cornerback Michael Walker ranks second in the Big Sky and 45th in the FCS for passes defended per game. Walker is averaging 1.0 passes defended per game.
About Idaho State
• Idaho State traveled to Southern Utah last Saturday falling to the Thunderbirds 59-34.Â
• ISU has won all their home games this year and lost all their road. The Bengals outscore opponents by 29.0 points at home, but are being outscored by 22.8 points on the road.Â
• Running back Ty Flanagan is second in the Big Sky with 94.1 yards per game. That also places him 23rd in the FCS.
• Idaho State has been the least penalized team in the Big Sky this season with just 42 flags thrown against them.Â
• The Bengals have one of the top return games in the Big Sky. Idaho State ranks second in kickoff returns averaging 24.08 yards per return.
• ISU was picked to finish in seventh by both the Big Sky media and coaches during the preseason.Â
What's Ahead
Northern Colorado returns home to host No.15/14 Montana State. The Bears and Bobcats kickoff at Noon on November 9.
The game will be broadcast on Eleven Sports and Pluto TV ch. 543 and you can listen to the game on 1310 KFKA.Â
As a thank you to all of the veterans and in honor of Veteran's Day, UNC Athletics is offering all veterans a free ticket to the game with a valid military ID. This special can only be used in person at the UNC Ticket Office located in the Campus Commons or at the Nottingham Field Box Office the day of the game.Â
Tickets to the game and all UNC Athletic events can be purchased at UNCBears.com/Tickets, calling 9703551-4849 or visiting the UNC Box Office located in the Campus Commons.
To stay up to date on all things UNC football, visit UNCBears.com and follow the team on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @UNC_BearsFB.Â
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