University of Northern Colorado Athletics
University of Northern Colorado
1-4 , 1-0
Idaho
2-3 , 0-1
Huge Second Half Leads Northern Colorado over Idaho
9/28/2019 5:08:00 PM | Football
GREELEY – Twenty second half points and a pair of interceptions led to Northern Colorado's first win of the 2019 season, 27-24 over Idaho.
Down 17-7 at the half Northern Colorado started the second half with a seven play, 34 yards drive that ended in a 45-yard field goal from Ben Raybon.
Idaho quickly responded to go up 24-10 with 10:32 left in the third, but UNC's defense pitched a shutout after that.
The Bears cut the lead down to 24-17 going into the fourth quarter as Jacob Knipp found Willie Fairman for a 36-yard strike.
Milo Hall tied the game with 7:10 left on a two-yard run to cap off a six play, 50 yard drive and bring all the momentum over to Northern Colorado.
Sophomore linebacker Jace Bobo intercepted Idaho quarterback Mason Petrino on the first Idaho offensive play following the Hall touchdown to set up Northern Colorado in Idaho territory.
Seven plays and 28 yards later Ben Raybon gave UNC its first lead of the game with a 32-yard field goal with 4:06 remaining. UNC's defense held strong the rest of the way to secure the win.
And we are in the lead! #UNCommon🐻🏈 #BigSkyFB pic.twitter.com/LbmVFYGfEf
— Northern Colorado FB (@UNC_BearsFB) September 28, 2019
The Bears first score of the game came on a 58-yard pass from Knipp to freshman Chase Lanckriet in the first quarter.
What They Said
Coach Collins live after the win! https://t.co/aIGeccRn6K
— Northern Colorado FB (@UNC_BearsFB) September 28, 2019
Hear from Jacob Knipp and Michael Walker about today's W!!! https://t.co/kK9g1Uu4or
— Northern Colorado FB (@UNC_BearsFB) September 28, 2019
Game Notes
- Lanckriet's touchdown was the first of his career.
- The 58-yard touchdown pass from Knipp to Lanckriet is the longest play of the year for UNC.
- Northern Colorado accumulated its most yards through the air this season, passing for 250 yards.
- Michael Walker's two interceptions is the first time a Bear has recorded multiple interceptions in a game since Conor Sparacio did so in 2013 against Langston.
- Milo Hall ran the ball a career-high 39 times for 141 yards and a score.
What's Ahead?
UNC goes back on the road next week when they travel to Flagstaff, Arizona to take on Northern Arizona. Kickoff between the Bears and Lumberjacks is set for 5 pm MT. Watch the game on Pluto TV Ch. 539 and listen to the game on 1310 KFKA.
Northern Colorado's next home game comes on October 19 for homecoming when Portland State comes to town. Kickoff between the Bears and Vikings will be at 1 pm MT.
Tickets for the game against Portland State and all UNC Athletic events, visit UNCBears.com/Tickets, call 970-351-4849 or visit the UNC Ticket Office located in the Campus Commons.
To stay up to date on all things UNC football, visit UNCBears.com and folow the team on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at UNC_BearsFB.
Team Stats
IDAHO 3, NC 0
IDAHO - COFFEY, Cade 23 yd field goal 16 plays, 69 yards, TOP 4:57
IDAHO 3, NC 7
NC - Chase Lanckriet 58 yd pass from Jacob Knipp (Ben Raybon kick) 4 plays, 80 yards, TOP 1:32
IDAHO 10, NC 7
IDAHO - ROMANO, Nick 27 yd run (COFFEY, Cade kick), 7 plays, 75 yards, TOP 3:29
IDAHO 17, NC 7
IDAHO - HAYWOOD, C. 13 yd pass from PETRINO, Mason (COFFEY, Cade kick) 10 plays, 80 yards, TOP 4:53
IDAHO 17, NC 10
NC - Ben Raybon 45 yd field goal 7 plays, 34 yards, TOP 3:10
IDAHO 24, NC 10
IDAHO - HAYWOOD, C. 19 yd pass from PETRINO, Mason (COFFEY, Cade kick) 4 plays, 75 yards, TOP 1:11
IDAHO 24, NC 17
NC - Willie Fairman 36 yd pass from Jacob Knipp (Ben Raybon kick) 5 plays, 75 yards, TOP 2:02
IDAHO 24, NC 24
NC - Milo Hall 2 yd run (Ben Raybon kick), 6 plays, 50 yards, TOP 2:23
IDAHO 24, NC 27
NC - Ben Raybon 32 yd field goal 7 plays, 21 yards, TOP 2:58
