{
  "id": 12455454,
  "title": "RiverHawks looking inward after Homecoming loss to Falcons",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/riverhawks-looking-inward-after-homecoming-loss-to-falcons",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T19:51:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/riverhawks-looking-inward-homecoming-loss-195100149.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "After three consecutive losses, Northeastern State University head coach Darrin Chiaverin hopes to see his team respond. Three weeks prior, NSU was leading against D1 Northern Colorado by two scores, but a last-minute rally and an onside recovery allowed the Mountain West Conference team to secure a comeback victory. A week later, the RiverHawks suffered a defeat against a top FCS D1 team, Stephen F. Austin, who had the No. 6 ranking. With over 60 points, SFA dominated the game. Returning home, the RiverHawks aimed to regain their winning streak, but the University of Texas-Permian Basin outplayed them in a homecoming loss. \"We need to find a way to get back on track. It's disappointing to lose during Homecoming, but they made the plays; they have a good team and a good program,\" Chiaverini stated. The first half was promising for the RiverHawks, who started with a 14-7 lead after quarterback Donnie Smith led two touchdown drives. Smith had a solid passing game, throwing for 167 yards and an interception in the first half. However, turnovers started accumulating after halftime. The Falcons threw four interceptions in the second half, including one that was intercepted by a RiverHawk receiver. Defensively, the RiverHawks were solid but grew weary as the game progressed. They were particularly effective on third down, allowing a third-down conversion only 4-of-12 times, with just 1-of-6 in the first half. \"We have to get back to order. You get knocked down in the game of life and the game of football; football is just a microcosm for life, and I want to see the character of this team,\" Chiaverini added. \"We didn't play a good enough game today. We got beat by a good football team, and I want to see what we're made of.\" The next challenge for the RiverHawks is a tough opponent on the road on October 10, as they face their final D1 game against West Florida. \"We have a tough opponent next week; we have to try and find a way to do better on offense, defense, and special teams,\" Chiaverini concluded. The RiverHawks kick off against West Florida at 4 p.m. in Pensacola, Florida.",
  "summary": "After three straight losses, Northeastern State University head coach Darrin Chiaverin wants to see a response from his team. Three weeks ago, NSU was leading by two scores against D1 Northern Colorado, before a last-second rally prevented the upset. The Mountain West Conference team needed a late touchdown and an onside recovery to pull off the come-from-behind win. A week later, the ...",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Cameron Jordan makes pointed remarks after embarrassing Falcons loss",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/cameron-jordan-makes-pointed-remarks-after-embarrassing-falcons-loss",
        "published": "2026-10-06T15:48:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}