Cal Poly tops Northern Colorado 28-7 in Big Sky opener
- Cal Poly's defense held Northern Colorado to just 213 yards of offense and 87 rushing yards.
- Jaden Jones contributed significantly with a 95-yard touchdown pass and a 53-yard rushing touchdown.
- The victory improved Cal Poly's record to 2-2, while Northern Colorado remains winless at 0-5.
On Saturday afternoon, Cal Poly faced Northern Colorado in a Big Sky Conference opener, where they secured a decisive 28-7 victory. Jaden Jones was instrumental in the win, throwing a remarkable 95-yard touchdown pass to Michael Briscoe and adding a 53-yard rushing touchdown. The Mustangs' defense was dominant, limiting Northern Colorado to just 213 total yards and stifling their ground game to a mere 87 yards on 36 attempts. Aiden Ramos led Cal Poly's rushing attack with 120 yards on 23 carries, contributing to a total of 290 rushing yards for the team. Jones completed 7 of 14 passes for 189 yards, including one touchdown and one interception. Additionally, he rushed four times for 74 yards and a touchdown, showcasing his dual-threat capability. Richie Watts also contributed with a 5-yard touchdown pass to Evan Burkhard and added a rushing touchdown of his own. Northern Colorado struggled offensively, unable to find their rhythm throughout the game. Their quarterback, Kia'i Keone, completed 14 of 20 passes for 115 yards and added a rushing touchdown, but it was not enough to overcome Cal Poly's strong performance. The Mustangs controlled the game with a time of possession advantage of 33:28 to 26:32. This victory improved Cal Poly's record to 2-2, while Northern Colorado fell to 0-5, marking a disappointing homecoming for the Bears. The game highlighted Cal Poly's offensive prowess and defensive strength, setting a positive tone for the remainder of their season.