June 17, 2009
Join Scott Downing And Other Colorado Football Coaches at Sports Kickoff Luncheon
Less than 100 seats remain for the Sports Corp College Football Kickoff Luncheon on June 25 at the Colorado Springs Marriott.

April 17, 2009
Spring Football, Soccer Alumni Games Canceled
The University of Northern Colorado department of athletics announced Friday afternoon that both the spring football game and soccer alumni game scheduled for Saturday have been canceled due to impending inclement weather.

April 14, 2009
Bryce Schwindt, Incoming Freshman, Named To USA Junior National Football Team
Bryce Schwindt of Littleton, Colo., and the University of Northern Colorado, has been selected to play for USA Football’s 2009 Junior National Team which will compete in the sport’s first junior world championship this summer.

March 23, 2009
Football To Begin Spring Drills Wednesday
After almost three months off the field, the Northern Colorado football team returns for spring drills beginning Wednesday.

February 4, 2009
Big Sky Announces Fall Academic
Northern Colorado had 37 student-athletes earn Big Sky Conference Fall All-Academic honors.

February 4, 2009
Northern Colorado football announces Signing Day haul
University of Northern Colorado head football coach Scott Downing announced Wednesday, Feb. 4, the signing of 10 players to a National Letter of Intent. All will enroll in the fall of 2009 and join three mid-year transfers, who are currently enrolled in classes at Northern Colorado, and one preferred walk-on.

January 20, 2009
Sarmento Named NFFCC Defensive Player of the Year
The National Football Foundation All-Colorado Team released its 2008 team and Northern Colorado senior linebacker Cristian Sarmento was honored as the team’s Defensive Player of the Year, while two others were named to the second team.

January 15, 2009
Downing To Be Featured Guest On Altitude Sports Summitt
Watch Coach Downing on the Altitude Sports & Entertainment Sports Summit College Football Edition!

January 6, 2009
Sarmento Named To Sports Network All-America Team
Senior linebacker Cristian Sarmento was named to the Sports Network All-America Second Team.

January 5, 2009
Van Portfliet Honored At Sugar Bowl
As part of his being named to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, Northern Colorado football player Michael Van Portfliet attended the Allstate Sugar Bowl in New Orleans.

December 19, 2008
Sarmento Named To Academic All-Star Team
Senior linebacker Cristian Sarmento was honored by the FCS Athletic Directors Association for his accomplishments both on the field and in the classroom.

November 25, 2008
Chesla and Sarmento Highlight All-Conference Picks
For the second-straight season, Northern Colorado senior tight end Ryan Chesla was named to the Big Sky All-Conference First Team, while senior linebacker Cristian Sarmento also earned a first-team nod this year. The Big Sky Conference announced the selections today, as well as the individual end of year honors.

November 22, 2008
Post-Game Notes At Portland State

November 22, 2008
Post-Game Quotes at Portland State

November 22, 2008
Football Drops 24-21 Decision In Season Finale
In the final game of the 2008 season, the University of Northern Colorado football team made a late comeback, but it fell short as they lost 24-21 at Portland State Saturday afternoon. The Bears end the year 1-10, while Portland State finishes 4-7.

November 18, 2008
Football Heads To City Of Roses For Finale
The Bears conclude their season on Saturday against Portland State. Kickoff is slated for 1:05 p.m. Pacific, 2:05 p.m. Mountain

November 15, 2008
Downing Quotes at Sacramento State

November 15, 2008
Big Plays Costly In Loss At Sacramento State
Three scoring plays of over 50 yards for the Sacramento State football team cost Northern Colorado as the Bears fell to the Hornets 45-25.

November 15, 2008
Post-Game Notes At Sacramento State

November 11, 2008
Football Travels To Take On Hornets
Northern Colorado football finishes the 2008 season with back-to-back road games, beginning this Saturday at Sacramento State.

November 8, 2008
Penalties Costly As Football Falls To Eastern Washington
A season-high 110 penalty yards were extremely costly as the Northern Colorado football team dropped a 31-16 decision to Eastern Washington this afternoon.

November 6, 2008
Bears Have Trio Honored For Academics
The College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) today named three Northern Colorado student-athletes to ESPN The Magazine All-District teams. Both Max Hewitt and Tim McGraw were named to the Football

November 3, 2008
Football Prepares For Home Finale
The Bears host Eastern Washington in the final home game of 2008. Kickoff is slated for 12:05 pm and the 15 seniors on the roster will be honored prior to the kickoff

November 1, 2008
Post-Game Notes at Montana State

November 1, 2008
Turnovers Costly As Bears Football Falls To Bobcats
Fourteen of Montana State’s 20 points came off turnovers as the Northern Colorado (1-7, 1-4 Big Sky) football team dropped a 20-7 decision to the Bobcats Saturday afternoon.

October 29, 2008
Bears Football Travels To Montana State
Northern Colorado looks to get back on the winning track at Montana State on Saturday... The Bears have won two of the three meetings since the teams renewed their rivalry in 2003... Both teams have a league victory over Idaho State and a loss to Weber State.

October 25, 2008
Bears Football Downed By Montana, 41-20
The fifth-ranked Montana Grizzlies showed why they are the top-ranked team in the Big Sky Conference, defeating the Northern Colorado Bears 41-20 at Nottingham Field. With the win, the Griz move to 7-1 on the season and 3-1 in Big Sky play, while the Bears fall to 1-6 overall and 1-3 in league action.

October 20, 2008
Football Set To Host No. 5 Montana
Northern Colorado will play its second-straight nationally ranked team as the Bears host the Montana Grizzlies on Saturday at 12:05 pm

October 20, 2008
Sarmento Named Co-Defensive Player of the Week
For the second straight week, Northern Colorado football shares the defensive player of the week honor in the Big Sky Conference as this week senior linebacker Cristian Sarmento is named.

October 18, 2008
Post-Game Notes at Weber State
Post Game Notes at Weber State

October 18, 2008
Quotes From Game at Weber State
Downing and Sarmento quotes from game at Weber State

October 18, 2008
Football Falls By One TD At #18 Weber State
The Bears comeback fell just short as #18 Weber State defeated Northern Colorado 17-10 for the Bears biggest loss against an FCS opponent this year.

October 13, 2008
Hewitt Named Big Sky Co-Defensive Player of the Week
Sophomore safety Max Hewitt was named the Big Sky Conference Co-Defensive Player of the Week after intercepting two passes against Idaho State.

October 13, 2008
Football Prepares For Meeting With Weber State
Northern Colorado travels to Ogden for a matchup with Weber State at 1:05 on Saturday.

October 11, 2008
Post-Game Notes vs Idaho State

October 11, 2008
Football Breaks Into Win Column In Big Way
On Homecoming, the Northern Colorado football led wire-to-wire, defeating Idaho State 29-9 on a cold and rainy day.

October 6, 2008
Bears Host Bengals On Homecoming In Football
Someone's streak is coming to an end on Saturday as the winless Idaho State Bengals visit Nottingham Field to take on 0-4 Northern Colorado. The Bears have lost in the waning moments of the previous three games.

October 4, 2008
UC Davis Post-Game Notes

October 4, 2008
Snakebitten: Football Falls On Last Second Play, Again
For the third straight week the University of Northern Colorado football team watched in disbelief as a last second play dashed hopes of victory. This time, UC Davis (2-4) scored on a 38-yard pass as clock expired, giving the Aggies the 34-30 win and dropping the Bears to 0-4 on the year.

October 1, 2008
Van Portfliet Named To Allstate AFCA Good Works Team
Northern Colorado sophomore safety Mike Van Portfliet was today named to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team after donating bone marrow last March.

September 30, 2008
Football Hits The Road For Final Non-Conference Tilt
Northern Colorado heads to Davis in search of its first win of the season as they face 1-4 UC Davis on Saturday evening.

September 27, 2008
NC-NAU Post-Game Notes

September 27, 2008
Football Loses Second-Straight Heartbreaker
For the second week in a row, the Northern Colorado football team lost in the waning seconds of competition, falling 25-22 to Northern Arizona.

September 23, 2008
Football Set To Start Big Sky Play With Northern Arizona
The Bears host Northern Arizona on Saturday in the Big Sky Conference opener for both teams. The teams kick off at 1:35 pm.

September 20, 2008
Rally Falls Just Short As Football Falls 38-35
After 70 points were scored in the first three quarters of the game, the final was decided by a field goal with 2:11 remaining, as Texas State defeated Northern Colorado, 38-35.

September 15, 2008
Football Ready For Home Opener
Northern Colorado football prepares for its home opener and Family and Friends weekend, taking on Texas State on Saturday.

September 9, 2008
Football Announces 2009 Schedule; Date With Rams in 2011
The University of Northern Colorado football team will continue its recent tradition of playing a game against a team in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), as the 2009 schedule is announced, along with a game against Colorado State in 2011.

September 6, 2008
Post Game Notes: at Purdue

September 6, 2008
Football Battles Purdue Tough
In the 2008 season opener, the Northern Colorado football team battled Purdue tough, falling 42-10 at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette.

September 6, 2008
Post-Game Quotes: at Purdue

September 1, 2008
Football Readies For Opener At Purdue
Northern Colorado will begin the 2008 football season with a tilt against Purdue on Saturday, Sept. 6 at Noon (ET).

August 22, 2008
Scrimmage Yields Good Results On Both Sides
Both sides of the ball showed marked improvement in the final scrimmage of fall camp on Friday morning.

August 14, 2008
Week One Wraps Up For Three Fall Sports
Camps began last week for football, soccer and volleyball. See how things are shaping up for the Bears.

August 7, 2008
Football Camp Gets Underway Friday
The football team will begin its 2008 campaign on Friday, Aug. 8 at 7:45 p.m.

August 7, 2008
Van Portfliet Nominated For Allstate AFCA Good Works Team
Sophomore safety Michael Van Portfliet was today named a finalist for the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.

July 22, 2008
Big Sky Predictions Have NC Football Ninth
At the annual Big Sky Conference summer kickoff in Park City, Utah, league officials today released the 2008 predicted standings and Northern Colorado was chosen ninth by both the coaches and the media in the polls.

July 21, 2008
Chesla and Sarmento Pegged Pre-Season All-Big Sky
In the Big Sky Conference preseason football all-conference team released at the annual preseason kickoff in Park City, Utah, two Northern Colorado seniors were tabbed to the team in tight end Ryan Chesla and linebacker Cristian Sarmento. The team was selected by a panel of media members in the league.