Week 2, 2025

Played in Santa Cruz, CA, weather: 76 degrees, fair, calm.
New Orleans won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Rickey Welbourn kicked off 74 yards from the SCU30. Touchback.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Jenson is blitzing.
1-10-NOS20 (1Q: 15:00) Harvey Hillson pass completed to WR Joey Greiner for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB T.J. Newsome, assisted by OLB Julio Emmons. Greiner gained 5 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS30 (1Q: 14:14) Kenneth Geiger ran around left end for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Johnny Zvereva. Key block delivered by Tyrone Preston.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Huntley and Boutte are blitzing.
1-10-NOS43 (1Q: 13:40) Harvey Hillson pass completed to TE Kim Ellison for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Jermaine Collins. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-NOS47 (1Q: 13:08) Jeff Wile ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by S Tommy Erickson. Key block delivered by Tyrone Preston.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SCU47 (1Q: 12:37) Harvey Hillson pass completed to RB Kenneth Geiger for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Omar Finney, assisted by S Tommy Erickson. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offensive Pass Interference.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-20-NOS43 (1Q: 12:31) Harvey Hillson sacked by DE Karl Tatum and DT James McNeil for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Luther Deason.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-28-NOS35 (1Q: 11:56) Harvey Hillson pass completed to WR Nicky Rogers for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DT Sedrick Bovee.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-25-NOS38 (1Q: 11:21) Jeff Wile ran outside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Shaun Bark.
4-15-NOS48 (1Q: 10:56) Dexter Hutton punted 36 yards. Ted Stevens returned the kick 1 yard to the SCU17. Tackled by Albert Newhart.
Santa Cruz: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-SCU17 (1Q: 10:45) Jimmy Davis ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by S Bo Dwight. Key block delivered by Tito Sivela.
Santa Cruz: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-5-SCU22 (1Q: 10:05) Ted Stevens ran a trap outside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Kenny Green, assisted by ILB Randy Terrell.
Santa Cruz: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-2-SCU25 (1Q: 09:22) Ted Stevens ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Bo Dwight, assisted by S Kenny Green.
4-1-SCU26 (1Q: 08:45) Rodney Rutherford punted 33 yards. Nicky Rogers called for a fair catch at the NOS41.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS41 (1Q: 08:38) Harvey Hillson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR B.J. Sjogren. DT James McNeil drove right through Billy Joe Lareche to hurry the quarterback.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-NOS41 (1Q: 08:32) Kenneth Geiger ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Julio Emmons, assisted by DT Sedrick Bovee.
New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-NOS40 (1Q: 08:09) Harvey Hillson pass completed to WR Joey Greiner for 23 yards. Tackled by OLB Nicky Hillenmeyer. Greiner gained 11 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Huntley and Collins are blitzing.
1-10-SCU37 (1Q: 07:34) Harvey Hillson sacked by CB Jermaine Collins for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Tyrone Preston.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-14-SCU41 (1Q: 06:52) Harvey Hillson pass completed to WR Joey Greiner for 29 yards. Tackled by ILB T.J. Newsome. Greiner gained 19 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-SCU12 (1Q: 06:09) Harvey Hillson pass completed to TE Corwin Farley for 12 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 6, Santa Cruz 0
(1Q: 06:09) Extra point by Jumbo Ferguson was good. New Orleans 7, Santa Cruz 0
(1Q: 06:02) Jumbo Ferguson kicked off 48 yards from the NOS30. Oscar Gayle returned the ball 16 yards to the SCU38. Tackled by Scott O'Neal.
Santa Cruz: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SCU38 (1Q: 05:42) Jimmy Davis ran around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Teddy Mansell.
Santa Cruz: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Finister is blitzing.
2-12-SCU36 (1Q: 04:59) A.J. Jeffries pass fell incomplete, intended for WR C.J. Baxter. OLB Jimmy Finister hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Santa Cruz: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Finister and Craig are blitzing.
3-12-SCU36 (1Q: 04:50) Ted Stevens ran around right end for 4 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DE Teddy Mansell.
4-8-SCU40 (1Q: 04:05) Rodney Rutherford punted 52 yards. Nicky Rogers returned the kick 0 yards to the NOS08. Tackled by Tony Boutte.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Breeden is blitzing.
1-10-NOS08 (1Q: 03:58) Kenneth Geiger ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Spencer Breeden, assisted by DE Jerry Munkres. Key block delivered by Nate Sprehe.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-5-NOS13 (1Q: 03:25) Harvey Hillson pass completed to WR Albert Newhart for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Jermaine Collins, assisted by CB Terry Owens. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS18 (1Q: 02:58) Jeff Wile ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by S Tommy Erickson.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-11-NOS17 (1Q: 02:24) Harvey Hillson pass completed to RB Victor Miknich for 3 yards. Tackled by DT James McNeil, assisted by S Tommy Erickson. Miknich gained 2 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-NOS20 (1Q: 01:56) Harvey Hillson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Joey Greiner. OLB Herman Huntley defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-8-NOS20 (1Q: 01:50) Dexter Hutton punted 49 yards. Ted Stevens returned the kick 7 yards to the SCU38. Tackled by Tyrone Preston.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Craig is blitzing.
1-10-SCU38 (1Q: 01:40) A.J. Jeffries pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Willie Thomas. OLB Justin Craig blocked the pass.
Santa Cruz: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-SCU38 (1Q: 01:34) A.J. Jeffries pass completed to TE Willie Thomas for 24 yards. Tackled by OLB Jimmy Finister. Thomas gained 2 yards after the catch. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense. The penalty was declined.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Kozhin is blitzing.
1-10-NOS38 (1Q: 01:21) Jimmy Davis ran inside the left guard for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Randy Terrell.
Santa Cruz: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-13-NOS41 (1Q: 00:36) A.J. Jeffries pass was dropped by WR Allen Chapman.
Santa Cruz: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Finister is blitzing.
3-13-NOS41 (1Q: 00:30) A.J. Jeffries pass completed to WR Chris Popson for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Randy Terrell, assisted by S Kenny Green. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Start of second quarter.
4-7-NOS35 (2Q: 15:00) Rodney Rutherford punted 35 yards. Touchback.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS20 (2Q: 14:54) Kenneth Geiger ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Jerry Munkres. Key block delivered by Drew Knight.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-4-NOS26 (2Q: 14:18) Harvey Hillson pass completed to FB Ty Cushing for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Nicky Hillenmeyer. Cushing gained 3 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Owens is blitzing.
3-3-NOS27 (2Q: 13:42) Jeff Wile ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Brian Hines. Key block delivered by J.T. Chesher.
New Orleans: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS32 (2Q: 13:06) Harvey Hillson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Joey Greiner. DT James McNeil drove right through Billy Joe Lareche to hurry the quarterback.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-NOS32 (2Q: 12:53) Harvey Hillson pass completed to WR B.J. Sjogren for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Jermaine Collins, assisted by OLB Herman Huntley. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS42 (2Q: 12:23) Kenneth Geiger ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Omar Finney. Key block delivered by Drew Knight. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Owens is blitzing.
1-20-NOS32 (2Q: 12:14) Jeff Wile ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Herman Huntley, assisted by S Spencer Breeden.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-24-NOS28 (2Q: 11:30) Victor Miknich ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT James McNeil.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-21-NOS31 (2Q: 10:44) Harvey Hillson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nicky Rogers. DE Jerry Munkres hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-21-NOS31 (2Q: 10:34) Dexter Hutton punted 38 yards. Ted Stevens called for a fair catch at the SCU31.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-SCU31 (2Q: 10:26) A.J. Jeffries pass completed to WR Darrell McWilliams for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Randy Terrell.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-SCU32 (2Q: 09:53) A.J. Jeffries pass completed to RB Jimmy Davis for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Alex Torres.
Santa Cruz: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Kozhin is blitzing.
3-6-SCU35 (2Q: 09:09) A.J. Jeffries pass completed to WR Oscar Gayle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Kenny Green. Gayle gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-3-SCU38 (2Q: 08:43) Rodney Rutherford punted 59 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the NOS03.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS03 (2Q: 08:36) Jeff Wile ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Sedrick Bovee, assisted by DT Calvin Cooley.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-7-NOS06 (2Q: 07:56) Kenneth Geiger ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Tommy Erickson.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Emmons is blitzing.
3-5-NOS08 (2Q: 07:17) Harvey Hillson pass completed to WR Scott O'Neal for 24 yards. Tackled by CB Omar Finney. O'Neal gained 16 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS32 (2Q: 06:35) Victor Miknich ran around left end for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Jermaine Collins, assisted by DT Shaun Bark. Key block delivered by Nathan Williamson.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS47 (2Q: 05:51) Kenneth Geiger ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Teddy Porter.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-NOS48 (2Q: 05:18) Jeff Wile ran inside the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by S Spencer Breeden.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-12-NOS45 (2Q: 04:53) Harvey Hillson pass completed to WR B.J. Sjogren for 11 yards. Tackled by S Tommy Erickson.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
4-1-SCU44 (2Q: 04:20) Jeff Wile ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Tommy Erickson. Key block delivered by Drew Knight.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SCU42 (2Q: 03:51) Kenneth Geiger ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by S Spencer Breeden.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-11-SCU43 (2Q: 03:34) Kenneth Geiger ran a draw inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Jerry Munkres, assisted by OLB Herman Huntley. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Illegal Motion.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-16-SCU48 (2Q: 03:27) Harvey Hillson pass completed to FB J.T. Chesher for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Teddy Porter. Chesher gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Hillenmeyer and Owens are blitzing.
3-12-SCU44 (2Q: 03:06) Harvey Hillson pass completed to WR Joey Greiner for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Jermaine Collins. Greiner gained 8 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-SCU22 (2Q: 02:44) Jeff Wile ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Tommy Erickson.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-SCU18 (2Q: 02:27) Jeff Wile ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Johnny Zvereva. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-16-SCU28 (2Q: 02:18) Harvey Hillson pass completed to WR Nicky Rogers for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Terry Owens.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-SCU17 (2Q: 02:00) Jeff Wile ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Jermaine Collins.
4-3-SCU15 (2Q: 01:42) Jumbo Ferguson attempted a 32 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 10, Santa Cruz 0
(2Q: 01:37) Jumbo Ferguson kicked off 63 yards from the NOS30. Chris Popson returned the ball 21 yards to the SCU28. Tackled by Kim Ellison.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-SCU28 (2Q: 01:27) PENALTY: Santa Cruz was called for a False Start.
Santa Cruz: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-15-SCU23 (2Q: 01:27) A.J. Jeffries pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Jimmy Davis. DE Teddy Mansell hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Santa Cruz: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-15-SCU23 (2Q: 01:22) A.J. Jeffries pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Chris Popson. DE Harris Keppler blocked the pass.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Green is blitzing.
3-15-SCU23 (2Q: 01:18) A.J. Jeffries pass completed to WR Chris Popson for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Kim Woods, assisted by OLB Darryl Kozhin. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-1-SCU37 (2Q: 00:38) Rodney Rutherford punted 44 yards. Nicky Rogers called for a fair catch at the NOS19. PENALTY: Santa Cruz was called for Fair Catch Interference.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Jenson and Boutte are blitzing.
1-10-NOS34 (2Q: 00:30) Kenneth Geiger ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Brian Hines, assisted by DT James McNeil.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Jumbo Ferguson kicked off 50 yards from the NOS30. Oscar Gayle returned the ball 21 yards to the SCU41. Tackled by Bart Purcell.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SCU41 (3Q: 14:29) Jimmy Davis ran a trap outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Kim Woods, assisted by DT Kris Schanding.
Santa Cruz: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-SCU41 (3Q: 13:54) A.J. Jeffries pass completed to TE Sammie Schrimper for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Kenny Green.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Finister and Terrell are blitzing.
3-7-SCU44 (3Q: 13:09) A.J. Jeffries sacked by OLB Jimmy Finister for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Billy Kramer. The ball was fumbled and recovered by SCU Ted Stevens for 3 yards to the SCU41.
4-10-SCU41 (3Q: 12:34) Rodney Rutherford punted 49 yards. Nicky Rogers returned the kick -1 yards to the NOS09. Tackled by J.B. Donovan.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Newsome is blitzing.
1-10-NOS09 (3Q: 12:23) Harvey Hillson pass was dropped by WR Albert Newhart.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-10-NOS09 (3Q: 12:13) Kenneth Geiger ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Sedrick Bovee, assisted by DE Jerry Munkres. Key block delivered by Nate Sprehe. Sprehe flattened T.J. Newsome to ensure the play's success.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-2-NOS17 (3Q: 11:44) Harvey Hillson kept the ball, running around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Johnny Zvereva, assisted by DT Shaun Bark.
4-1-NOS18 (3Q: 11:15) Dexter Hutton punted 43 yards. The ball was downed at the SCU39.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-SCU39 (3Q: 11:05) Ted Stevens ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Isaac Farquhar, assisted by S Bo Dwight. Key block delivered by Tommie Rayburn.
Santa Cruz: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-4-SCU45 (3Q: 10:20) A.J. Jeffries pass completed to WR Darrell McWilliams for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Ross Kelley. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. McWilliams gained 2 yards after the catch.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS48 (3Q: 09:54) A.J. Jeffries pass completed to WR Darrell McWilliams for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Alex Torres. McWilliams gained 1 yard after the catch.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS33 (3Q: 09:20) A.J. Jeffries pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Chris Popson. DT Isaac Farquhar blocked the pass.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NOS33 (3Q: 09:13) A.J. Jeffries pass completed to RB Jimmy Davis for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Darryl Kozhin, assisted by ILB Randy Terrell. Davis gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Santa Cruz: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-6-NOS29 (3Q: 08:46) Ted Stevens ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Isaac Farquhar, assisted by S Kenny Green. Key block delivered by Tito Sivela.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS22 (3Q: 08:18) A.J. Jeffries pass completed to WR Darrell McWilliams for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Kim Woods, assisted by DT Emmitt Montgomery. McWilliams gained 16 yards after the catch.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Terrell and McMahan are blitzing.
1-3-NOS03 (3Q: 07:41) A.J. Jeffries pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Chris Popson. OLB Kirk McMahan hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Santa Cruz: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Kozhin and McMahan are blitzing.
2-3-NOS03 (3Q: 07:37) Jimmy Davis ran a draw inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Ross Kelley, assisted by OLB Kirk McMahan. The ball was fumbled and recovered by SCU Sammie Schrimper to the NOS04.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-4-NOS04 (3Q: 07:08) A.J. Jeffries pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Chris Popson. DT Emmitt Montgomery hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-4-NOS04 (3Q: 07:02) Rickey Welbourn attempted a 21 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 10, Santa Cruz 3
(3Q: 06:56) Rickey Welbourn kicked off 59 yards from the SCU30. Nicky Rogers returned the ball 25 yards to the NOS36. Tackled by Willie Thomas.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS36 (3Q: 06:31) Kenneth Geiger ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB T.J. Newsome. Key block delivered by Nate Sprehe. Sprehe ran over Nicky Hillenmeyer to set up the play.
New Orleans: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Emmons is blitzing.
2-3-NOS43 (3Q: 05:49) Nicky Rogers ran a reverse around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Tommy Erickson.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-NOS45 (3Q: 05:15) Jeff Wile ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Tommy Erickson.
4-1-NOS45 (3Q: 04:48) Dexter Hutton punted 32 yards. Ted Stevens returned the kick 13 yards to the SCU36. Tackled by Herb Rauch.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-SCU36 (3Q: 04:41) Jimmy Davis ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Harris Keppler. Key block delivered by Linwood Donaldson.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-4-SCU42 (3Q: 04:12) A.J. Jeffries pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Allen Chapman. DE Ross Kelley hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Santa Cruz: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-4-SCU42 (3Q: 04:06) A.J. Jeffries pass completed to WR Allen Chapman for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Darryl Kozhin, assisted by CB Bart Purcell.
4-1-SCU45 (3Q: 03:20) Rodney Rutherford punted 55 yards. Touchback.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS20 (3Q: 03:14) Kenneth Geiger ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Nicky Hillenmeyer. DT James McNeil knocked down Tyrone Preston to break up the play.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-NOS22 (3Q: 02:37) Harvey Hillson pass completed to RB Jeff Wile for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Herman Huntley. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Huntley is blitzing.
3-4-NOS26 (3Q: 02:00) Harvey Hillson pass completed to WR B.J. Sjogren for 27 yards. Tackled by CB Brian Hines.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SCU47 (3Q: 01:16) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-15-NOS48 (3Q: 01:12) Harvey Hillson pass completed to TE Corwin Farley for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Jermaine Collins, assisted by CB Terry Owens. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Farley gained 3 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Jenson is blitzing.
2-5-SCU42 (3Q: 00:30) Jeff Wile ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Teddy Porter, assisted by S Tommy Erickson. Key block delivered by Billy Joe Lareche. Lareche flattened Cris Jenson to ensure the play's success.
Start of fourth quarter.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SCU34 (4Q: 15:00) Kenneth Geiger ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Tommy Erickson, assisted by ILB T.J. Newsome.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-SCU30 (4Q: 14:31) Harvey Hillson sacked by DT Shaun Bark for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Drew Knight.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-13-SCU37 (4Q: 13:48) Harvey Hillson pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Joey Greiner. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-13-SCU37 (4Q: 13:39) Jumbo Ferguson attempted a 54 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 13, Santa Cruz 3
(4Q: 13:33) Jumbo Ferguson kicked off 48 yards from the NOS30. Oscar Gayle returned the ball 26 yards to the SCU48. Tackled by Scott O'Neal.
Santa Cruz: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SCU48 (4Q: 12:59) Jimmy Davis ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Kenny Green.
Santa Cruz: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Finister is blitzing.
2-6-NOS48 (4Q: 12:21) A.J. Jeffries pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Chris Popson. CB Bart Purcell defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Santa Cruz: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-NOS48 (4Q: 12:11) A.J. Jeffries pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Allen Chapman. CB Bart Purcell defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-6-NOS48 (4Q: 12:04) Rodney Rutherford punted 48 yards. Touchback.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS20 (4Q: 11:57) Jeff Wile ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Jermaine Collins.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-NOS22 (4Q: 11:14) Harvey Hillson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Joey Greiner. CB Brian Hines defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-NOS22 (4Q: 11:09) Victor Miknich ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by S Tommy Erickson.
4-3-NOS27 (4Q: 10:30) Dexter Hutton punted 44 yards. Ted Stevens returned the kick 16 yards to the SCU45. PENALTY: Santa Cruz was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Torres is blitzing.
1-10-SCU24 (4Q: 10:23) A.J. Jeffries pass completed to WR Allen Chapman for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Teddy Mansell. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Santa Cruz: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-3-SCU31 (4Q: 09:43) A.J. Jeffries pass completed to WR Darrell McWilliams for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Gabe Worlow, assisted by S Kenny Green.
Santa Cruz: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-SCU38 (4Q: 09:04) Jimmy Davis ran around the left tackle for 15 yards. Tackled by S Kenny Green. Key block delivered by Kenneth Stahl.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS47 (4Q: 08:26) A.J. Jeffries pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Jimmy Davis. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Santa Cruz: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NOS47 (4Q: 08:20) A.J. Jeffries pass fell incomplete, intended for WR C.J. Baxter. S Bo Dwight knocked the ball out of his grasp.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-NOS47 (4Q: 08:11) Ted Stevens ran around left end for 47 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Linwood Donaldson. New Orleans 13, Santa Cruz 9
(4Q: 08:11) Extra point by Rickey Welbourn was good. New Orleans 13, Santa Cruz 10
(4Q: 07:49) Rickey Welbourn kicked off 72 yards from the SCU30. Victor Miknich returned the ball 16 yards to the NOS14. Tackled by Brady Talbott.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS14 (4Q: 07:28) Kenneth Geiger ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Jerry Munkres, assisted by DT James McNeil.
New Orleans: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Owens is blitzing.
2-10-NOS14 (4Q: 06:41) Harvey Hillson pass completed to TE Corwin Farley for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Herman Huntley, assisted by CB Brian Hines. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-4-NOS20 (4Q: 05:56) Harvey Hillson sacked by DE Earl Chapman and DT Sedrick Bovee for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Herb Rauch.
4-11-NOS13 (4Q: 05:08) Dexter Hutton punted 58 yards. Ted Stevens returned the kick 20 yards to the SCU49. Tackled by Ty Cushing.
Santa Cruz: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Green is blitzing.
1-10-SCU49 (4Q: 04:58) Ted Stevens ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Darryl Kozhin, assisted by S Kenny Green.
Santa Cruz: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-NOS49 (4Q: 04:37) A.J. Jeffries pass completed to RB Jimmy Davis for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Emmitt Montgomery.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-NOS48 (4Q: 04:07) A.J. Jeffries kept the ball, running inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Gabe Worlow, assisted by DT Blake Blackwell.
4-3-NOS44 (4Q: 03:35) Rodney Rutherford punted 44 yards. Touchback.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS20 (4Q: 03:28) Jeff Wile ran a trap outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB T.J. Newsome.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-7-NOS23 (4Q: 02:42) Jeff Wile ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Karl Tatum.
Santa Cruz called a time out.
New Orleans: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-NOS25 (4Q: 02:33) Victor Miknich ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Nicky Hillenmeyer, assisted by CB Omar Finney.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
4-2-NOS28 (4Q: 02:00) Dexter Hutton punted 39 yards. Ted Stevens called for a fair catch at the SCU33.
Santa Cruz: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-SCU33 (4Q: 01:50) A.J. Jeffries sacked by ILB Randy Terrell and DT Kris Schanding for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Tito Sivela.
Santa Cruz: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Wynn is blitzing.
2-16-SCU27 (4Q: 01:28) A.J. Jeffries pass completed to WR Chris Popson for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Alex Torres. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Santa Cruz: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Finister is blitzing.
3-7-SCU36 (4Q: 01:07) A.J. Jeffries pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Allen Chapman. DE Ross Kelley blocked the pass.
Santa Cruz: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-7-SCU36 (4Q: 00:56) A.J. Jeffries pass completed to WR Oscar Gayle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Alex Torres. The ball was fumbled and recovered by SCU Oscar Gayle on the SCU40. The ball goes over on downs.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-SCU40 (4Q: 00:49) Jeff Wile ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Tommy Erickson.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-10-SCU40 (4Q: 00:03) Harvey Hillson dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Final Score: New Orleans Raging Horde 13, Santa Cruz Privateers 10