University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Saturday, September 21
Greeley, Colo.
2 pm
University of Northern Colorado
vs
South Dakota
Bears Welcome South Dakota for Football Home Opener
9/19/2019 3:47:00 PM | Football
Northern Colorado football hosts South Dakota for the 2019 home opener
GAME INFO
Who: Northern Colorado (0-3) vs South Dakota (0-3)
When: Sept. 21, 2 pm MT
Where: Greeley, Colo., Nottingham Field
How to Follow: Pluto TV Ch. 541Â |Â 1310 KFKA | Live Stats | @UNC_BearsFB
Gameday Happenings
Prior to the game enjoy a free concert as the Tyler Walker Band preforms during Pepsi Fan Fest! Get there early and enjoy the local country band who has opened for country music stars such as Big & Rich, Travis Tritt, Midland, Carly Pearce, Kane Brown, Clay Walker, Eric Paslay, Sawyer Brown and rock legends Foreigner.
The pregame concert is one of just many events involved with the team's home opener. Along with the concert is the fifth annual Bears, Brews and Bites and the second annual Jam Nottingham.
Bears, Brews and Bites allows fans to sample local breweries and restaurants from over 10 breweries in the region. The event helps support UNC's Brewing Laboratory Science program with tickets for the event starting at $40 for unlimited tastings and food vouchers. For more information click here.
Help UNC football Jam Nottingham with a specially priced $5 general admission tickets. These tickets are great for company outings, social groups and youth groups. Make it a day with the Bears by taking advantage of the corporate special where you receive a free tailgating spot when you purchase 20 or more Jam Nottingham tickets. Get your tickets now while supplies last!
Opening Drive
Northern Colorado comes home looking for its first win of the 2019 season hosting old NCC rival South Dakota on Saturday. Both the Bears and 'Yotes enter the game still looking for their first win of the year.
The Bears started the season with three straight road games including a pair against FBS opponents San Jose State and Washington State. It was the first time since 1976 that UNC opened the season with three road games.
South Dakota comes to Greeley after falling in a shootout to Houston Baptist 53-52 at home. This will be USD's second game against a Big Sky team. They opened the 2019 season by hosting Montana who won the game 31-17.Â
This Week's Numbers
5 -Â Help the Bears Jam Nottingham on Saturday by getting specially priced $5 GA tickets while supplies last! Purchase tickets at UNCBears.com/Tickets, calling 970-351-4849 or visiting the UNC Ticket Office inside the Campus Commons
15 -Â The number of years coached by Joe Glenn at both Northern Colorado and South Dakota. The former coach was at UNC from 1989-99 and USD from 2012-15. He led the Bears to the 1996 and 1997 NCAA Division II Championships.
1969 - Northern Colorado will be celebrating the undefeated 1969 team at the game. It has been 50 years since the Bears went 10-0.
About the Coyotes
• South Dakota is coming off a close loss at home against Houston Baptist who went for a two-point conversion late to defeat USD. The win for HBU snapped a 19-game loosing streak.Â
• Quarterback Austin Simmons leads the South Dakota offense, ranking first in the nation with 32.0 completions per game and fourth in the nation with 342.3 passing yards per contest. He was named the Missouri Valley Football Conference Offensive Player of the Week after passing for 537 yards and four touchdowns against Houston Baptist.
• USD has the 21st ranked offense in the all of the FCS raking up 444.3 yards per game.Â
• Defensively, South Dakota has intercepted five passes this season, but they have a -1 turnover margin. Â
• South Dakota was picked to finish sixth in the challenging Missouri Valley Football Conference.Â
What's Ahead
The Bears are back home next week for their Big Sky opener against Idaho. UNC and UI will kick off at 1 pm MT.Â
Unable to make it to the game tune in on Pluto TV Ch. 541 and listen in on 1310 KFKA starting an hour before kickoff with Blue and Gold Gameday.Â
Single Game Tickets on Sale Now!
Single game tickets are on sale now for all five of Northern Colorado football home games. Tickets start as low as $15 for GA tickets for the games against South Dakota, Idaho, Montana State and Cal Poly. Homecoming tickets start at $20 when the Bears host Portland State on October 19.
Season Tickets Still Available
It's not too late to grab season tickets for the 2019 UNC football season. The Bears host five home games in 2019 starting on September 21 against old North Central Conference foe South Dakota. Season tickets start at just $65 and are the most affordable Division I football in the state.
To purchase tickets to any UNC Athletics event, visit UNCBears.com/Tickets, call the UNC Box Office at 970-351-4849 or visit the box office inside the Campus Commons Monday-Friday from 10 am-5 pm.
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.
Who: Northern Colorado (0-3) vs South Dakota (0-3)
When: Sept. 21, 2 pm MT
Where: Greeley, Colo., Nottingham Field
How to Follow: Pluto TV Ch. 541Â |Â 1310 KFKA | Live Stats | @UNC_BearsFB
Gameday Happenings
Prior to the game enjoy a free concert as the Tyler Walker Band preforms during Pepsi Fan Fest! Get there early and enjoy the local country band who has opened for country music stars such as Big & Rich, Travis Tritt, Midland, Carly Pearce, Kane Brown, Clay Walker, Eric Paslay, Sawyer Brown and rock legends Foreigner.
The pregame concert is one of just many events involved with the team's home opener. Along with the concert is the fifth annual Bears, Brews and Bites and the second annual Jam Nottingham.
Bears, Brews and Bites allows fans to sample local breweries and restaurants from over 10 breweries in the region. The event helps support UNC's Brewing Laboratory Science program with tickets for the event starting at $40 for unlimited tastings and food vouchers. For more information click here.
Help UNC football Jam Nottingham with a specially priced $5 general admission tickets. These tickets are great for company outings, social groups and youth groups. Make it a day with the Bears by taking advantage of the corporate special where you receive a free tailgating spot when you purchase 20 or more Jam Nottingham tickets. Get your tickets now while supplies last!
Opening Drive
Northern Colorado comes home looking for its first win of the 2019 season hosting old NCC rival South Dakota on Saturday. Both the Bears and 'Yotes enter the game still looking for their first win of the year.
The Bears started the season with three straight road games including a pair against FBS opponents San Jose State and Washington State. It was the first time since 1976 that UNC opened the season with three road games.
South Dakota comes to Greeley after falling in a shootout to Houston Baptist 53-52 at home. This will be USD's second game against a Big Sky team. They opened the 2019 season by hosting Montana who won the game 31-17.Â
This Week's Numbers
5 -Â Help the Bears Jam Nottingham on Saturday by getting specially priced $5 GA tickets while supplies last! Purchase tickets at UNCBears.com/Tickets, calling 970-351-4849 or visiting the UNC Ticket Office inside the Campus Commons
15 -Â The number of years coached by Joe Glenn at both Northern Colorado and South Dakota. The former coach was at UNC from 1989-99 and USD from 2012-15. He led the Bears to the 1996 and 1997 NCAA Division II Championships.
1969 - Northern Colorado will be celebrating the undefeated 1969 team at the game. It has been 50 years since the Bears went 10-0.
About the Coyotes
• South Dakota is coming off a close loss at home against Houston Baptist who went for a two-point conversion late to defeat USD. The win for HBU snapped a 19-game loosing streak.Â
• Quarterback Austin Simmons leads the South Dakota offense, ranking first in the nation with 32.0 completions per game and fourth in the nation with 342.3 passing yards per contest. He was named the Missouri Valley Football Conference Offensive Player of the Week after passing for 537 yards and four touchdowns against Houston Baptist.
• USD has the 21st ranked offense in the all of the FCS raking up 444.3 yards per game.Â
• Defensively, South Dakota has intercepted five passes this season, but they have a -1 turnover margin. Â
• South Dakota was picked to finish sixth in the challenging Missouri Valley Football Conference.Â
What's Ahead
The Bears are back home next week for their Big Sky opener against Idaho. UNC and UI will kick off at 1 pm MT.Â
Unable to make it to the game tune in on Pluto TV Ch. 541 and listen in on 1310 KFKA starting an hour before kickoff with Blue and Gold Gameday.Â
Single Game Tickets on Sale Now!
Single game tickets are on sale now for all five of Northern Colorado football home games. Tickets start as low as $15 for GA tickets for the games against South Dakota, Idaho, Montana State and Cal Poly. Homecoming tickets start at $20 when the Bears host Portland State on October 19.
Season Tickets Still Available
It's not too late to grab season tickets for the 2019 UNC football season. The Bears host five home games in 2019 starting on September 21 against old North Central Conference foe South Dakota. Season tickets start at just $65 and are the most affordable Division I football in the state.
To purchase tickets to any UNC Athletics event, visit UNCBears.com/Tickets, call the UNC Box Office at 970-351-4849 or visit the box office inside the Campus Commons Monday-Friday from 10 am-5 pm.
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.
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