Weber State
at Northern Colorado
Saturday, Sept. 24, 1:35 p.m.
Greeley, Colo.
Nottingham Field
(8,500 Natural Grass)
TV: Altitude
Internet: Big Sky TV
The Series: Weber State leads 5-0.
Last Meeting: Cameron Higgins threw for 340 yards and four touchdowns, and Shaun McClain kicked a 35-yard field-goal in the fourth overtime to lead Weber State to a 50-47 win in 2010 in Ogden.
Coaches: Weber State’s Ron McBride is 39-34 in his seventh season...Northern Colorado’s Earnest Collins Jr. is 0-3 in his first season with the Bears.
Notes: Weber State won the 2009 meeting in Greeley, 28-20, and the 2007 meeting 23-0...Northern Colorado is 0-1 at home this season...Weber State is 0-2 on the road...WSU ranks second in the Big Sky in rushing offense at 199.0 yards per game...Northern Colorado is tied for second in the league against the rush, allowing 121.1 yards per game...Weber State is +3 in turnover margin. Northern Colorado is +1...Northern Colorado leads the league in sacks (10) and interceptions (5)....Weber State rushed for 324 yards in last week’s win over Sacramento State...Northern Colorado ranks eighth in the league in total defense, while Weber State is ninth...WSU QB Mike Hoke has six touchdowns passes and no interceptions this season...Seth Lobato started at QB for NC after missing the Colorado State game with an injury. Lobato threw for 212 yards with one touchdown and four interceptions in the loss.