When the game started up and it was pouring rain outside we knew we were going to be in some trouble. Running an offense that is based around the pass is hampered ten-fold in inclement weather. It was a very ugly game. We got the ball first, and immediately went 3 and out to give Pitt the ball. They would score first, going up 7-0 with 2:16 remaining in the first quarter. Pitt’s running game carried them throughout the game. We would score our first touchdown in school history not too long after that with a 13-yard pass from Gatewood to Larkin, but we missed the extra point.
No points were scored in the second quarter, as ugly punts and dropped passes, and a blocked field goal would be the highlights of the quarter. The score at halftime is 6-7 Pitt. The only score in the 3rd quarter came from an 88-yard scamper by Pitt’s R. Graham.
We’re down 14 to 6 going into the fourth quarter. We start the quarter by giving up a field goal, and with the way the offense was moving, the field goal was going to be the beginning of the end for us. But Gatewood turns it up and hits Marquardt with a 33-yard pass for a touchdown. Immediately after that, we give up 74 yard run to Bennett on a Wildcat play. Not good. We answer back with a quick TD to keep us in the game. Pitt comes back out in the exact same formation, run the exact same play, and the same result occurred. Touchdown. We don’t answer back so quickly, but we score again with 1:00 left in the 4th. Oh we also went for the 2 point conversion on our previous TD and failed. And we failed this 2 point conversion also. But, we were an onside kick away from a miracle comeback. Well we didn’t get it. Game. Blouses. Pitt wins 31-25.
Key Stats
NCU: L. Gatewood 23-56 328 yards 4 TD 0 INTs Pitt:R. Graham 25 carries, 242 yds, 2 TD
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