University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Saturday, September 17
Beaumont, Texas
5:00 pm
University of Northern Colorado
at
Lamar
Photo by: Robert Dunlap
Football Heads to Texas, Faces Lamar
9/13/2022 2:06:00 PM | Football
UNC football looks for its first win of the year on Saturday
GREELEY, Colo. – Northern Colorado heads deep into Texas this weekend for its final non-conference game of the season. The Bears take on the Cardinals of Lamar with a 5 pm MT kick off. The contest will air on ESPN+ and over the airwaves of 1310 KFKA & 103.1 FM.
The Game
Northern Colorado is looking for a little payback after falling to Lamar at home last year in overtime. It is the second-ever meeting between the programs.
About the Cardinals
• Lamar hosts the Bears for the home-opener. Last year the Cardinals went 1-4 at home.
• LU is 0-2 on the year having dropped games to Abilene Christian and SMU.
• The Cardinals are looking to get their offense going averaging just 15.0 points and 262.0 yards per game.
• Opponents have been able to run so far against Lamar averaging 197.0 yards per game.
• Quarterback Michael Chandler has taken advantage of big plays for both his touchdowns this season with throws of 75 and 59 yards.
• The Cardinals are returning to the Southland Conference after spending one year in the WAC.
What's Ahead
Northern Colorado returns home for Homecoming next week when they host Idaho State at 1 pm. Tickets for the game can be purchased at UNCBears.com/Tickets.
To stay up to date on all things UNC football, visit UNCBears.com and follow the team on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
The Game
Northern Colorado is looking for a little payback after falling to Lamar at home last year in overtime. It is the second-ever meeting between the programs.
About the Cardinals
• Lamar hosts the Bears for the home-opener. Last year the Cardinals went 1-4 at home.
• LU is 0-2 on the year having dropped games to Abilene Christian and SMU.
• The Cardinals are looking to get their offense going averaging just 15.0 points and 262.0 yards per game.
• Opponents have been able to run so far against Lamar averaging 197.0 yards per game.
• Quarterback Michael Chandler has taken advantage of big plays for both his touchdowns this season with throws of 75 and 59 yards.
• The Cardinals are returning to the Southland Conference after spending one year in the WAC.
What's Ahead
Northern Colorado returns home for Homecoming next week when they host Idaho State at 1 pm. Tickets for the game can be purchased at UNCBears.com/Tickets.
To stay up to date on all things UNC football, visit UNCBears.com and follow the team on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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