Northern Colorado Bears @ South Dakota Coyotes
Game Leaders

331
J. KnippQB
26/35, 3 TD, 1 INT
331

462
A. SimmonsQB
31/40, 4 TD
462

34
T. RiekRB
12 CAR, 1 TD
34

80
A. SimmonsQB
8 CAR, 1 TD
80

184
A. WesleyWR
10 REC, 1 TD
184

146
S. JacksonWR
7 REC, 1 TD
146

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Team Stats
450
Total Yards
635
2
Turnovers
0
25
1st Downs
30
11-98
Penalties
7-75
6/14
3rd Down
7/13
3/3
4th Down
0/1
30:27
Possession
29:33
Game Information
Vermillion, SD
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1st Quarter
Touchdown
12:07 - 1st
0
UNCO
7
SDAK
Kai Henry 1 Yd Run (Mason Lorber Kick)
9 plays, 75 yards, 2:53
Touchdown
9:44 - 1st
7
UNCO
7
SDAK
Trae Riek 11 Yd Run (Collin Root Kick)
7 plays, 74 yards, 2:17
Touchdown
6:45 - 1st
7
UNCO
14
SDAK
Brett Samson 3 Yd pass from Austin Simmons (Mason Lorber Kick)
8 plays, 85 yards, 2:54
Touchdown
3:33 - 1st
14
UNCO
14
SDAK
Trae Riek 15 Yd pass from Jacob Knipp (Collin Root Kick)
7 plays, 86 yards, 3:05
2nd Quarter
Touchdown
14:35 - 2nd
14
UNCO
20
SDAK
Trystn Ducker 76 Yd pass from Austin Simmons (Mason Lorber PAT failed)
4 plays, 87 yards, 0:42
Touchdown
8:34 - 2nd
14
UNCO
27
SDAK
Shamar Jackson 12 Yd pass from Austin Simmons (Mason Lorber Kick)
7 plays, 74 yards, 2:18
Touchdown
2:58 - 2nd
14
UNCO
34
SDAK
Reggie Crawford 4 Yd pass from Austin Simmons (Mason Lorber Kick)
8 plays, 75 yards, 2:05
4th Quarter
Touchdown
14:19 - 4th
21
UNCO
34
SDAK
Theron Verna 2 Yd pass from Jacob Knipp (Marques Combs Kick)
10 plays, 41 yards, 3:13
Touchdown
7:58 - 4th
28
UNCO
34
SDAK
Alex Wesley 25 Yd pass from Jacob Knipp (Marques Combs Kick)
8 plays, 66 yards, 3:36
Touchdown
5:19 - 4th
28
UNCO
40
SDAK
Austin Simmons 2 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
7 plays, 82 yards, 2:46
Field Goal
1:01 - 4th
28
UNCO
43
SDAK
Mason Lorber 33 Yd Field Goal
7 plays, 17 yards, 4:10
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2025 Standings
FCS
| Big Sky ConferenceBig Sky Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Montana State | 8-0 | 14-2 |
| Montana | 7-1 | 13-2 |
| UC Davis | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Sacramento State | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| Idaho State | 5-3 | 6-6 |
| Northern Arizona | 4-4 | 7-5 |
| Eastern Washington | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Northern Colorado | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Cal Poly | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Idaho | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Weber State | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Portland State | 1-7 | 1-11 |
| Missouri Valley Football ConferenceMissouri Valley Football Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 8-0 | 12-1 |
| South Dakota | 6-2 | 10-5 |
| North Dakota | 5-3 | 8-6 |
| Youngstown State | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| Illinois State | 5-3 | 12-5 |
| South Dakota State | 4-4 | 9-5 |
| Southern Illinois | 4-4 | 7-5 |
| Northern Iowa | 1-7 | 3-9 |
| Murray State | 1-7 | 1-11 |
| Indiana State | 1-7 | 3-9 |
NCAAF News

Texas gains commitment from '28 QB prospect Neimann Lawrence
Neimann Lawrence, ESPN's No. 2 dual-threat passer in the 2028 cycle, announced his commitment to Texas on Thursday night, choosing the Longhorns over Miami, Michigan, Notre Dame and Texas A&M.
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Ranking college football's best defensive players for 2026
Whittling the list of the top pass rushers, linebackers and secondary men down to 10 was no easy task.
14h
Miami lands pair of coveted recruits for '28, '29 classes
Miami coach Mario Cristobal secured a pair of coveted recruits for the future Wednesday with commitments from 2028 offensive tackle Kweli Fielder and class of 2029 quarterback CJ Cypher.
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