Northern Colorado Football Beats Houston Christian in Overtime for First Road Win
Converted tight end Hank Gibbs scored the winning touchdown in overtime, securing UNC Bears' first road victory and improving their season record to 2-2, coach Ed Lamb said.
- Northern Colorado's football team secured a 26-23 overtime victory against Houston Christian at Husky Stadium in Houston on Saturday night.
- This victory followed a two-game losing streak and an overtime loss to nationally ranked South Dakota on September 13, highlighting UNC’s need to improve its run game.
- Quarterback Eric Gibson Jr. completed 24 of 37 passes for 213 yards and a touchdown despite throwing two interceptions returned for touchdowns in the first half.
- The Bears dominated time of possession , posted 24 first downs, and Mathias Price led rushing with 126 yards and a touchdown on 27 carries.
- This road win improved UNC’s record to 2-2 and set the stage for their Big Sky Conference schedule starting next week, as the team gains confidence in its evolving offense.
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Price, Gibbs carry Northern Colorado’s offensive freight in 26-23 OT win over Houston Christian
HOUSTON (AP) — Matthias Price ran for 126 yards and a touchdown and Hank Gibbs scored the game-winning touchdown and Northern Colorado beat Houston Christian 26-23 in overtime on Saturday.

Northern Colorado football beats Houston Christian in overtime for first road win
Northern Colorado's Dawson Menegatti eyes the end zone after catching a pass against Houston Christian on Saturday night in Houston, Texas. (UNC Athletics/courtesy photo) Finally. A road win for the University of Northern Colorado football team Saturday night in Houston, Texas. Converted tight end Hank Gibbs plowed in from the 1-yard line in overtime, giving the Bears a 26-23 win over Houston Christian at Husky Stadium. The Bears, mired in a two…
UNC Bears Seek First Road Win Against Houston Christian
timesng.com: Greeley, Colorado – The University of Northern Colorado (UNC) football team will aim for its second win of the season when it faces Houston Christian on Saturday evening. The Bears, who are 1-2 this season, have experienced near victories, losing closely to higher-ranked teams. Last week, UNC almost defeated the nationally ranked South Dakota Coyotes […] This post UNC Bears Seek First Road Win Against Houston Christian appeared firs…
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