University of Northern Colorado Athletics
University of Northern Colorado
3-5 , 1-3
UC Davis
6-1 , 4-0
Aggies Hold Off Bears’ Comeback Bid in Greeley
10/25/2025 5:03:00 PM | Football
After UC Davis built a 24-0 lead in the first half, the Bears responded with a quick three-play, 80-yard drive capped by a 51-yard touchdown strike from Eric Gibson Jr. to Brayden Munroe with 24 seconds left in the second quarter, trimming the deficit to 24-7 at the break.
Northern Colorado's defense stiffened after halftime, holding the Aggies scoreless in the third quarter. The Bears capitalized midway through the period when Brandon Johnson powered in from two yards out to pull UNC within 24-13.
Early in the fourth, Jacob Willig connected on a 29-yard field goal to make it a one-possession game, but UC Davis sealed the win with a 41-yard field goal in the closing minute.
Gibson finished the day 31-of-45 passing for 269 yards and a touchdown, marking his sixth straight 200-yard outing of the season. Munroe led the receiving corps with eight catches for 100 yards and a score, while Carver Cheeks added eight receptions for 79 yards. Johnson paced the ground game with 65 yards and a touchdown on nine carries.
Defensively, Cam Chapa and Franky Morales each tallied seven tackles, while Chapa and Sione Tuha both recorded interceptions. The Bears held UC Davis to just six second-half points and forced two turnovers on the day.
Northern Colorado returns to action next Saturday when it hosts No. 5/5 Montana State at 12 p.m. MDT for a Military Appreciation Day at Nottingham Field.
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Team Stats
UCD 3, UNC 0
UCD - Ridley,Hunter 40 yd field goal 10 plays, 52 yards, TOP 03:37
UCD 10, UNC 0
UCD - Fisher,Jordan 24 yd pass from Harper,Grant (Ridley,Hunter kick) 2 plays, 31 yards, TOP 00:37
UCD 17, UNC 0
UCD - Gbatu, Jr.,Samuel 34 yd pass from Harper,Grant (Ridley,Hunter kick) 6 plays, 84 yards, TOP 03:16
UCD 24, UNC 0
UCD - Pickett,Laviel 18 yd pass from Harper,Grant (Ridley,Hunter kick) 3 plays, 52 yards, TOP 01:31
UCD 24, UNC 7
UNC - Munroe,Brayden 51 yd pass from Gibson,Eric (Willig,Jacob kick) 3 plays, 80 yards, TOP 00:26
UCD 24, UNC 13
UNC - Johnson,Brandon 2 yd run (), 2 plays, 9 yards, TOP 00:43
UCD 24, UNC 16
UNC - Willig,Jacob 29 yd field goal 8 plays, 45 yards, TOP 04:20
UCD 27, UNC 16
UCD - Ridley,Hunter 41 yd field goal 15 plays, 52 yards, TOP 07:00
