Ty Pennington throws for 277 and Northern Arizona erupts in 4th quarter to top Portland State 38-25
(AP) — Ty Pennington threw for 277 yards, including two touchdowns, and Northern Arizona broke loose in the fourth quarter to defeat Portland State 38-25 on Saturday night in the Lumberjacks' homecoming game.Held to nine first downs and 179 total yards through three quarters, the Lumberjacks were tied at 17 heading to the fourth quarter.
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona (AP) — Northern Arizona quarterback Ty Pennington completed 277 yards, contributing two touchdown throws, as the Lumberjacks staged a remarkable comeback in the fourth quarter to defeat Portland State 38-25 in a homecoming game on Saturday night. The team, which was held to just nine first downs and 179 total yards during the first three quarters, trailed by 17 points before rallying.
Pennington orchestrated three significant touchdown drives in the final quarter, all from beyond 60 yards in distance: 65, 90, and 80 yards. Northern Arizona finished the game with 495 total offensive yards. The Lumberjacks have earned their spot in the top 10 for the first time in 13 years, securing a record of 6-2 overall, 4-1 in the Big Sky Conference, and currently holding the No. 8 ranking in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25.
Portland State (2-5, 2-2) had an initial edge, leading 14-0 at the end of the second quarter and accumulating 127 rushing yards from running back Delon Thompson. Jon Wilson contributed 84 yards on the ground, scoring twice, while Joey Stout netted nine receptions for 163 yards and one touchdown. Looking ahead, Portland State will host Idaho State next Saturday, while Northern Arizona is scheduled to take on Southern Utah on October 31.
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