University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Saturday, October 24
Davis, Calif.
5 p.m. MDT
University of Northern Colorado
3-6 , 2-4
6
at
33
UC Davis
5-3 , 3-2
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Colo. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| UC Davis | 14 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 33 |
Photo by: Jesus Ayala, UNC Athletics
10/24/2026 9:30:00 PM | Football
GREELEY, Colo. – Northern Colorado fell behind early and could not climb back Saturday night at UC Davis Health Stadium, losing 33-6 to the Aggies.
The Bears drop to 3-6 overall and 2-4 in Big Sky play. UC Davis improves to 5-3 and 3-2.
Slow Start
UC Davis scored on its opening drive, a five-play, 40-yard march capped by a 9-yard run from Jordan Fisher, and the Bears went three and out on their first possession. The punt was partially blocked, and the Aggies punched it in again to make it 14-0 less than twelve minutes in.
The Aggies added a field goal before halftime and took a 17-0 lead into the locker room.
"We were used to being a lot better team on third down than we were tonight," head coach Ed Lamb said. "UC Davis created some third and shorts that really helped them out, but even some critical third and longs where we could have gotten off the field, we didn't. It was just an awful start to the game. We had to take a gut punch and fight back."
Mozer Breaks the Shutout
Northern Colorado's best moment came in the fourth quarter. Brayten Silbor found Marcus Mozer for a 23-yard touchdown, capping an eight-play, 78-yard drive. The two-point try failed, leaving it 27-6.
It was Mozer's fourth receiving touchdown of the season, giving him the team lead, and his first since Northeastern State on Sept. 19. For Silbor, it was his third passing touchdown of the season.
Butts Keeps Producing
Dominic Butts recorded a sack and a tackle for loss, giving him 21.5 career tackles for loss, tied for the seventh-most in UNC Division I history. His 10.5 tackles for loss this season are a new career high and tied for the eighth-most in a single season in the Division I era.
Younger Bears Get Work
Lamb pointed to the play of some of his younger contributors as a positive on a difficult night. Joshua Gallien recorded a tackle for loss, and others saw snaps as the game wore on. On offense, Collin Fasse got involved for his first catch.
"We're still playing, still coaching, still having a good time," Lamb said. "That's critical as we're trying to build this thing. We got to keep enjoying football. It's great to win, that's the objective, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't enjoy the great efforts that are going on."
Up Next
Northern Colorado is off next week before traveling to Southern Utah on Saturday, Nov. 7 for a 1 p.m. MT kickoff.
Tickets can be purchased through the UNC ticket office online at UNCBears.com/Tickets, by calling 970-351-4849, or in person at the UNC ticket office during normal business hours.
Quarterback Club
The Quarterback Club plays a vital role in supporting the UNC Football program. By giving to the Quarterback Club, you help enhance the student-athlete experience, providing resources for team development, and ensuring the success of the Bears on and off the field. Your involvement makes a meaningful difference in the future of the program.
FOLLOW THE BEARS:
For complete coverage of UNC Athletics, check out the official homepage at UNCBears.com. Follow the football team on Instagram, X and Facebook.
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The Bears drop to 3-6 overall and 2-4 in Big Sky play. UC Davis improves to 5-3 and 3-2.
Slow Start
UC Davis scored on its opening drive, a five-play, 40-yard march capped by a 9-yard run from Jordan Fisher, and the Bears went three and out on their first possession. The punt was partially blocked, and the Aggies punched it in again to make it 14-0 less than twelve minutes in.
The Aggies added a field goal before halftime and took a 17-0 lead into the locker room.
"We were used to being a lot better team on third down than we were tonight," head coach Ed Lamb said. "UC Davis created some third and shorts that really helped them out, but even some critical third and longs where we could have gotten off the field, we didn't. It was just an awful start to the game. We had to take a gut punch and fight back."
Mozer Breaks the Shutout
Northern Colorado's best moment came in the fourth quarter. Brayten Silbor found Marcus Mozer for a 23-yard touchdown, capping an eight-play, 78-yard drive. The two-point try failed, leaving it 27-6.
It was Mozer's fourth receiving touchdown of the season, giving him the team lead, and his first since Northeastern State on Sept. 19. For Silbor, it was his third passing touchdown of the season.
Butts Keeps Producing
Dominic Butts recorded a sack and a tackle for loss, giving him 21.5 career tackles for loss, tied for the seventh-most in UNC Division I history. His 10.5 tackles for loss this season are a new career high and tied for the eighth-most in a single season in the Division I era.
Younger Bears Get Work
Lamb pointed to the play of some of his younger contributors as a positive on a difficult night. Joshua Gallien recorded a tackle for loss, and others saw snaps as the game wore on. On offense, Collin Fasse got involved for his first catch.
"We're still playing, still coaching, still having a good time," Lamb said. "That's critical as we're trying to build this thing. We got to keep enjoying football. It's great to win, that's the objective, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't enjoy the great efforts that are going on."
Up Next
Northern Colorado is off next week before traveling to Southern Utah on Saturday, Nov. 7 for a 1 p.m. MT kickoff.
Tickets can be purchased through the UNC ticket office online at UNCBears.com/Tickets, by calling 970-351-4849, or in person at the UNC ticket office during normal business hours.
Quarterback Club
The Quarterback Club plays a vital role in supporting the UNC Football program. By giving to the Quarterback Club, you help enhance the student-athlete experience, providing resources for team development, and ensuring the success of the Bears on and off the field. Your involvement makes a meaningful difference in the future of the program.
FOLLOW THE BEARS:
For complete coverage of UNC Athletics, check out the official homepage at UNCBears.com. Follow the football team on Instagram, X and Facebook.
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/ FootballTeam Stats
UNC
UCD
Total Yards
358
424
Pass Yards
265
266
Rushing Yards
93
158
Penalty Yards
30
70
1st Downs
19
23
3rd Downs
8
4
4th Downs
2
3
TOP
30:08
29:52
1st Quarter
UNC 0, UCD 7
UCD - Fisher,Jordan 9 yd run (Meyer,Robert kick), 5 plays, 40 yards, TOP 01:49
UNC 0, UCD 14
UCD - Fisher,Jordan 1 yd run (Meyer,Robert kick), 15 plays, 95 yards, TOP 05:52
2nd Quarter
UNC 0, UCD 17
UCD - Meyer,Robert 32 yd field goal 6 plays, 60 yards, TOP 01:16
3rd Quarter
UNC 0, UCD 24
UCD - Khutsishvili,Edward 2 yd pass from Cleeland,Treynor (Meyer,Robert kick) 11 plays, 75 yards, TOP 05:13
UNC 0, UCD 27
UCD - Meyer,Robert 25 yd field goal 9 plays, 84 yards, TOP 04:47
4th Quarter
UNC 6, UCD 27
UNC - Mozer,Marcus 23 yd pass from Silbor,Brayten () 8 plays, 78 yards, TOP 03:34
UNC 6, UCD 33
UCD - Williams,Winston 15 yd pass from Cleeland,Treynor () 10 plays, 75 yards, TOP 06:02
Game Leaders
CMP
12
TD
1
YDS
199
INT
0
CMP
8
TD
0
YDS
66
INT
2
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