Week 5, 2025

Played in Denver, CO, weather: 41 degrees, fair, 13 mph wind.
Denver won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Rickey Welbourn kicked off 59 yards from the SCU30. Ed Brackens returned the ball 23 yards to the DEN34. Tackled by Kenneth Stahl. Ball was fumbled and recovered by DEN Jonathan Brock on the DEN34.
Denver: 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-DEN34 (1Q: 14:42) Kerry Gill pass completed to WR Norm Davison for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB T.J. Newsome, assisted by CB Brian Hines. Davison gained 1 yard after the catch.
Denver: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN45 (1Q: 14:11) Kerry Gill pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Herman Price. DT James McNeil hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Santa Cruz was called for Offsides.
Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-5-DEN50 (1Q: 14:06) Kerry Gill pass completed to WR Norm Davison for 4 yards. Tackled by S Brady Talbott. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Denver: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-1-SCU46 (1Q: 13:27) Rodney Seelbach ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Julio Emmons. Key block delivered by Phil Cortez.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Huntley is blitzing.
1-10-SCU43 (1Q: 13:01) Kerry Gill pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Clyde Swartz. OLB Herman Huntley hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Denver: 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. Hines and Breeden are blitzing.
2-10-SCU43 (1Q: 12:57) Kerry Gill pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Herman Price.
Denver: 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. Huntley and Owens are blitzing.
3-10-SCU43 (1Q: 12:53) Kerry Gill pass completed to WR Herman Price for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Jermaine Collins, assisted by S Tommy Erickson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Denver: Strong formation with three wideouts, 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-SCU27 (1Q: 12:10) David Kerr ran around right end for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Shaun Bark. Key block delivered by B.J. Dunlap.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SCU17 (1Q: 11:36) Rodney Seelbach ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Shaun Bark, assisted by S Tommy Erickson. The ball was fumbled and recovered by DEN Rodney Seelbach to the SCU14.
Denver: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-SCU14 (1Q: 10:54) Kerry Gill pass completed to WR Rusty Mitchell for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Herman Huntley, assisted by CB Terry Owens. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Boutte is blitzing.
3-3-SCU10 (1Q: 10:30) Kerry Gill scrambled for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Herman Huntley.
4-3-SCU10 (1Q: 10:06) Lincoln Gillespie attempted a 27 yard field goal and succeeded. Denver 3, Santa Cruz 0
(1Q: 09:58) Lincoln Gillespie kicked off 60 yards from the DEN30. Chris Popson returned the ball 27 yards to the SCU37. Tackled by Jackie Polston. Ball was fumbled and recovered by DEN Austin Preston on the SCU37.
Denver: Pro 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-SCU37 (1Q: 09:52) Kerry Gill pass completed to WR Jonathan Brock for 37 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Brock gained 1 yard after the catch. Denver 9, Santa Cruz 0
(1Q: 09:52) Extra point by Lincoln Gillespie was good. Denver 10, Santa Cruz 0
(1Q: 09:36) Lincoln Gillespie kicked off 79 yards from the DEN30. Touchback.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SCU20 (1Q: 09:36) Jimmy Davis ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Austin Preston. The ball was fumbled and recovered by DEN S Terry Austen to the SCU22.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-SCU22 (1Q: 09:29) Kerry Gill pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Rodney Seelbach. S Spencer Breeden knocked the ball out of his grasp.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-SCU22 (1Q: 09:24) Kerry Gill pass completed to WR Clyde Swartz for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Cris Jenson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-11-SCU23 (1Q: 08:56) Kerry Gill pass was dropped by WR Herman Price. The wind blew that pass off course.
4-11-SCU23 (1Q: 08:49) Lincoln Gillespie attempted a 40 yard field goal and missed wide to the left.
Santa Cruz: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Minardi is blitzing.
1-10-SCU30 (1Q: 08:41) Jimmy Davis ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Neal Minardi. Key block delivered by Darrin Hopkins.
Santa Cruz: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-SCU37 (1Q: 08:04) Kelly Abel pass completed to WR C.J. Baxter for 6 yards. Tackled by S Daryl Sawyer.
Santa Cruz: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SCU43 (1Q: 07:32) Jimmy Davis ran around the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Deron Moon. Key block delivered by Tito Sivela.
Santa Cruz: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Rockcliffe is blitzing.
1-10-DEN47 (1Q: 07:01) Kenneth Stahl ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Neal Minardi, assisted by CB Randall Whalen.
Santa Cruz: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-DEN44 (1Q: 06:34) Ted Stevens ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Daryl Sawyer. Key block delivered by Tito Sivela.
Santa Cruz: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Rockcliffe and Minardi are blitzing.
1-10-DEN37 (1Q: 06:00) Kelly Abel pass completed to WR Darrell McWilliams for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Jackie Polston. McWilliams gained 1 yard after the catch.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Price is blitzing.
2-3-DEN30 (1Q: 05:25) Ted Stevens ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Deron Moon, assisted by DE James Winslett. Key block delivered by Neal Kubus.
Santa Cruz: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Minardi is blitzing.
1-10-DEN26 (1Q: 04:50) Kelly Abel pass completed to WR Allen Chapman for 8 yards. Tackled by S Terry Austen, assisted by CB Austin Preston. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Santa Cruz: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Rockcliffe, Minardi and Polston are blitzing.
2-2-DEN18 (1Q: 04:22) Kelly Abel pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Chris Popson. OLB Deron Moon defended the pass.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Rockcliffe, Minardi and Polston are blitzing.
3-2-DEN18 (1Q: 04:18) Chris Popson ran a reverse around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Neal Minardi, assisted by S Terry Austen. Key block delivered by Darrin Hopkins.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Rockcliffe is blitzing.
1-10-DEN12 (1Q: 03:52) Ted Stevens ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Deron Moon.
Santa Cruz: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-DEN10 (1Q: 03:14) Kelly Abel pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Chris Popson. DE Emmitt Coe blocked the pass.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-8-DEN10 (1Q: 03:07) Ted Stevens ran outside the right tackle for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Tito Sivela. Denver 10, Santa Cruz 6
(1Q: 03:07) Extra point by Rickey Welbourn was good. Denver 10, Santa Cruz 7
(1Q: 02:57) Rickey Welbourn kicked off 63 yards from the SCU30. Ed Brackens returned the ball 26 yards to the DEN33. Tackled by Ted Stevens.
Denver: Weak 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.
1-10-DEN33 (1Q: 02:30) Kerry Gill scrambled for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Herman Huntley.
Denver: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-12-DEN31 (1Q: 02:02) Kerry Gill pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Clyde Swartz. DE Teddy Porter hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Denver: 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.
3-12-DEN31 (1Q: 01:56) Kerry Gill pass completed to WR Rusty Mitchell for 18 yards. Tackled by S Tommy Erickson. Mitchell gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN49 (1Q: 01:30) Charles Dahl ran a draw inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Tommy Erickson, assisted by OLB Julio Emmons.
Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-9-DEN50 (1Q: 01:00) Kerry Gill pass completed to WR Norm Davison for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Jerry Munkres.
Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-SCU41 (1Q: 00:32) Rodney Seelbach ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by S Tommy Erickson, assisted by DT Calvin Cooley. Key block delivered by Lionel Stotts.
Start of second quarter.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-4-SCU35 (2Q: 15:00) Kerry Gill pass completed to WR Jonathan Brock for 34 yards. Tackled by OLB Nicky Hillenmeyer. Brock gained 19 yards after the catch.
Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-1-SCU01 (2Q: 14:22) Kerry Gill pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Norm Davison. S Tommy Erickson defended the pass.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-1-SCU01 (2Q: 14:16) PENALTY: Denver was called for a False Start.
Denver: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-6-SCU06 (2Q: 14:06) Kerry Gill pass completed to WR Jonathan Brock for 2 yards. Tackled by DT James McNeil.
Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-SCU04 (2Q: 13:37) Kerry Gill scrambled for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Denver 16, Santa Cruz 7
(2Q: 13:37) Extra point by Lincoln Gillespie was good. Denver 17, Santa Cruz 7
(2Q: 13:24) Lincoln Gillespie kicked off 57 yards from the DEN30. Oscar Gayle returned the ball 13 yards to the SCU26. Tackled by Jackie Polston.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SCU26 (2Q: 13:00) PENALTY: Santa Cruz was called for a False Start.
Santa Cruz: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Austen is blitzing.
1-15-SCU21 (2Q: 12:56) Ted Stevens ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Terry Austen.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-14-SCU22 (2Q: 12:25) C.J. Baxter ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Duane Price, assisted by CB Austin Preston.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Rockcliffe is blitzing.
3-7-SCU29 (2Q: 11:54) Kelly Abel sacked by OLB Jumbo Rockcliffe for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Darrin Hopkins.
4-13-SCU23 (2Q: 11:15) Rodney Rutherford punted 62 yards. Clyde Swartz returned the kick 3 yards to the DEN18. Tackled by Tito Sivela. Santa Cruz's Brady Talbott was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor neck injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Huntley and Hines are blitzing.
1-10-DEN18 (2Q: 11:04) Kerry Gill sacked by OLB Herman Huntley for a loss of 16 yards. Sack allowed by Frank Siavii.
Denver: 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.
2-26-DEN02 (2Q: 10:22) Rodney Seelbach ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Omar Finney, assisted by S Tommy Erickson.
Denver: 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.
3-27-DEN01 (2Q: 09:42) Rodney Seelbach ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Tony Boutte. PENALTY: Denver was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
4-19-DEN09 (2Q: 09:32) Rickey Schwartz punted 43 yards. Ted Stevens returned the kick 9 yards to the DEN43. Tackled by Charles Dahl.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN43 (2Q: 09:22) Kelly Abel pass completed to TE Sammie Schrimper for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Jumbo Rockcliffe, assisted by CB Randall Whalen. Schrimper gained 2 yards after the catch.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Price is blitzing.
2-3-DEN36 (2Q: 08:45) Jimmy Davis ran around left end for -3 yards. Tackled by DT Kerry Floyd, assisted by CB Ryan Saldivar.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-6-DEN39 (2Q: 08:17) Kelly Abel scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Neal Minardi and assisted by S Terry Austen. PENALTY: Santa Cruz was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
4-4-DEN37 (2Q: 08:04) Kelly Abel pass completed to WR Chris Popson for 1 yard. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Jackie Polston, assisted by OLB Jumbo Rockcliffe. The ball goes over on downs.
Denver: 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 and Erickson are blitzing.
1-10-DEN36 (2Q: 07:57) Kerry Gill sacked by OLB Herman Huntley for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Frank Siavii.
Denver: 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.
2-17-DEN29 (2Q: 07:12) Kerry Gill pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Clyde Swartz. DT Sedrick Bovee blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-17-DEN29 (2Q: 07:08) Kerry Gill pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jermaine Slezak. CB Omar Finney defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-17-DEN29 (2Q: 07:00) Rickey Schwartz punted 36 yards. The ball was downed at the SCU35.
Santa Cruz: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Price is blitzing.
1-10-SCU35 (2Q: 06:49) Kelly Abel pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Jimmy Davis. OLB Duane Price hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Rockcliffe is blitzing.
2-10-SCU35 (2Q: 06:37) Kelly Abel pass completed to TE Sammie Schrimper for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Desmond Hetherington, assisted by S Terry Austen.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Rockcliffe is blitzing.
3-6-SCU39 (2Q: 06:02) Kelly Abel sacked by OLB Deron Moon for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Billy Kramer.
4-9-SCU36 (2Q: 05:32) Rodney Rutherford punted 35 yards. Clyde Swartz returned the kick -4 yards to the DEN25. Tackled by Billy Kramer.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-DEN25 (2Q: 05:22) Kerry Gill pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jonathan Brock. S Spencer Breeden defended the pass.
Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-DEN25 (2Q: 05:12) Kerry Gill pass completed to WR Clyde Swartz for 4 yards. Tackled by S Tommy Erickson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Denver: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-DEN29 (2Q: 04:50) Kerry Gill pass completed to WR Herman Price for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Brian Hines, assisted by DE Jerry Munkres.
4-3-DEN32 (2Q: 04:14) Rickey Schwartz punted 37 yards. Ted Stevens called for a fair catch at the SCU31. Denver's David Kerr was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Rockcliffe and Polston are blitzing.
1-10-SCU31 (2Q: 04:06) Jimmy Davis ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Neal Minardi, assisted by OLB Jumbo Rockcliffe.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-SCU35 (2Q: 03:47) Jimmy Davis ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Neal Minardi.
Santa Cruz: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-2-SCU39 (2Q: 03:29) Ted Stevens ran around the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by S Jackie Polston, assisted by S Terry Austen. Key block delivered by Linwood Donaldson.
Santa Cruz: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SCU48 (2Q: 03:08) Kelly Abel pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Allen Chapman. S Terry Austen defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Santa Cruz: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Rockcliffe is blitzing.
2-10-SCU48 (2Q: 02:58) Kelly Abel pass completed to WR Darrell McWilliams for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Saldivar. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Price is blitzing.
1-10-DEN38 (2Q: 02:40) Kelly Abel pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Jimmy Davis.
Santa Cruz: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-DEN38 (2Q: 02:35) Kelly Abel pass completed to TE Willie Thomas for 28 yards. Tackled by CB Austin Preston. Thomas gained 14 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN10 (2Q: 02:19) Kelly Abel pass was dropped by TE Willie Thomas. PENALTY: Santa Cruz was called for an Illegal Formation. The penalty was declined.
Santa Cruz: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-DEN10 (2Q: 02:19) Kelly Abel pass completed to FB Kenneth Stahl for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Denver 17, Santa Cruz 13
(2Q: 02:19) Extra point by Rickey Welbourn was good. Denver 17, Santa Cruz 14
(2Q: 02:08) Rickey Welbourn kicked off 59 yards from the SCU30. Ed Brackens returned the ball 31 yards to the DEN42. Tackled by Tony Boutte.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Huntley and Erickson are blitzing.
1-10-DEN42 (2Q: 02:00) Kerry Gill pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jonathan Brock. CB Omar Finney defended the pass.
Denver: Strong 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.
2-10-DEN42 (2Q: 01:52) Kerry Gill pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jonathan Brock. S Spencer Breeden defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Strong formation with three wideouts, 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. Owens is blitzing.
3-10-DEN42 (2Q: 01:45) Kerry Gill scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Earl Chapman. The ball was fumbled and recovered by DEN Phil Cortez on the DEN48.
4-4-DEN48 (2Q: 01:25) Rickey Schwartz punted 47 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the SCU05.
Santa Cruz: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Rockcliffe and Minardi are blitzing.
1-10-SCU05 (2Q: 01:16) Kelly Abel pass completed to TE Sammie Schrimper for 4 yards. Tackled by S Daryl Sawyer. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Schrimper gained 3 yards after the catch.
Santa Cruz: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-SCU09 (2Q: 00:47) Jimmy Davis ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Saldivar.
Denver called a time out.
Santa Cruz: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-SCU12 (2Q: 00:35) Kelly Abel pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darrell McWilliams. S Daryl Sawyer defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-3-SCU12 (2Q: 00:30) Rodney Rutherford punted 30 yards. Clyde Swartz returned the kick 10 yards to the SCU32. Tackled by Tony Boutte.
Denver: Strong 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-SCU32 (2Q: 00:22) Kerry Gill pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Herman Price. DT James McNeil hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
2-10-SCU32 (2Q: 00:12) Lincoln Gillespie attempted a 49 yard field goal and it was blocked by Calvin Cooley. SCU Nicky Hillenmeyer recovered the ball at the SCU49.
Santa Cruz: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-SCU49 (2Q: 00:01) Kelly Abel pass was dropped by WR Chris Popson.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Lincoln Gillespie kicked off 66 yards from the DEN30. Oscar Gayle returned the ball 22 yards to the SCU26. Tackled by Jackie Polston.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Rockcliffe is blitzing.
1-10-SCU26 (3Q: 14:42) Jimmy Davis ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Neal Minardi. Key block delivered by Linwood Donaldson.
Santa Cruz: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-2-SCU34 (3Q: 14:14) Ted Stevens ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Christian Swift. Santa Cruz's Ted Stevens was hurt on the play.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Sawyer is blitzing.
3-3-SCU33 (3Q: 13:46) Kelly Abel pass completed to WR Allen Chapman for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Neal Minardi. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Chapman gained 1 yard after the catch.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SCU40 (3Q: 13:11) Jimmy Davis ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Neal Minardi.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-SCU41 (3Q: 12:27) Kenneth Stahl ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Christian Swift, assisted by S Terry Austen.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-SCU40 (3Q: 11:50) Kelly Abel pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darrell McWilliams. DT Kerry Floyd hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-10-SCU40 (3Q: 11:41) Rodney Rutherford punted 47 yards. Clyde Swartz returned the kick 3 yards to the DEN16. Tackled by Brady Talbott.
Denver: 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.
1-10-DEN16 (3Q: 11:34) Rodney Seelbach ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Julio Emmons, assisted by DE Karl Tatum.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-DEN20 (3Q: 11:03) Kerry Gill pass completed to WR Jonathan Brock for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Herman Huntley, assisted by CB Jermaine Collins.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-DEN20 (3Q: 10:38) Kerry Gill pass completed to WR Jonathan Brock for 38 yards. Tackled by S Tony Boutte. Brock gained 27 yards after the catch.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-SCU42 (3Q: 09:53) Rodney Seelbach ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB T.J. Newsome.
Denver: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-9-SCU41 (3Q: 09:30) Rodney Seelbach ran around left end for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Jermaine Collins. Key block delivered by K.C. Horn.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-SCU21 (3Q: 08:55) Kerry Gill pass completed to TE Vince Alston for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Terry Owens, assisted by OLB Cris Jenson. Alston gained 1 yard after the catch.
Denver: 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. Huntley and Collins are blitzing.
2-2-SCU13 (3Q: 08:17) Charles Dahl ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by S Tommy Erickson, assisted by S Spencer Breeden. Key block delivered by Frank Siavii.
Denver: 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.
1-5-SCU05 (3Q: 07:43) Charles Dahl ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Tommy Erickson, assisted by OLB Herman Huntley.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-SCU03 (3Q: 06:57) Kerry Gill pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jonathan Brock. DE Karl Tatum defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: 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, expecting the pass. Huntley is blitzing.
3-3-SCU03 (3Q: 06:51) Kerry Gill pass completed to RB Dusty Harada for 1 yard. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Brian Hines. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-2-SCU02 (3Q: 06:10) Lincoln Gillespie attempted a 19 yard field goal and succeeded. Denver 20, Santa Cruz 14
(3Q: 06:02) Lincoln Gillespie kicked off 79 yards from the DEN30. Touchback.
Santa Cruz: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Rockcliffe is blitzing.
1-10-SCU20 (3Q: 06:02) Kelly Abel sacked by OLB Jumbo Rockcliffe for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Kelly Brock.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-16-SCU14 (3Q: 05:37) Kelly Abel pass completed to TE Sammie Schrimper for 16 yards. Tackled by S Terry Austen.
Santa Cruz: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Minardi is blitzing.
1-10-SCU30 (3Q: 05:09) Kelly Abel pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Darrell McWilliams. DE Desmond Hetherington blocked the pass.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-SCU30 (3Q: 05:02) Kelly Abel scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by S Jackie Polston and assisted by OLB Jumbo Rockcliffe.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-6-SCU34 (3Q: 04:18) Kelly Abel pass completed to WR Allen Chapman for 18 yards. Tackled by OLB Jumbo Rockcliffe. Chapman gained 11 yards after the catch.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Rockcliffe is blitzing.
1-10-DEN48 (3Q: 03:54) Kenneth Stahl ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Deron Moon. Key block delivered by Linwood Donaldson.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-2-DEN40 (3Q: 03:21) Kelly Abel scrambled for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Duane Price and assisted by ILB Bryant Lehmkuhl.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-1-DEN39 (3Q: 02:33) Kenneth Stahl ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Jumbo Rockcliffe, assisted by ILB Bryant Lehmkuhl. Key block delivered by Tito Sivela.
Santa Cruz: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN35 (3Q: 01:53) Sammie Schrimper ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Christian Swift. The ball was fumbled and recovered by DEN S Jackie Polston for 5 yards to the DEN38. Tackled by Chris Popson.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN38 (3Q: 01:47) Rodney Seelbach ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Tommy Erickson, assisted by CB Terry Owens.
Denver: 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-DEN42 (3Q: 01:10) Kerry Gill pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Norm Davison. OLB Julio Emmons defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-DEN42 (3Q: 01:03) Kerry Gill pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Herman Price.
4-6-DEN42 (3Q: 00:56) Rickey Schwartz punted 44 yards. Omar Finney called for a fair catch at the SCU14.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Minardi is blitzing.
1-10-SCU14 (3Q: 00:46) Jimmy Davis ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Bryant Lehmkuhl, assisted by DE James Winslett.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Rockcliffe is blitzing.
2-14-SCU10 (3Q: 00:01) Kelly Abel pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Chris Popson. CB Randall Whalen defended the pass.
Start of fourth quarter.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-14-SCU10 (4Q: 15:00) Kelly Abel pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Willie Thomas. CB Randall Whalen defended the pass.
4-14-SCU10 (4Q: 14:50) Rodney Rutherford punted 51 yards. Clyde Swartz returned the kick 8 yards to the DEN47. Tackled by Sammie Schrimper.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN47 (4Q: 14:40) Rodney Seelbach ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Calvin Cooley, assisted by DT Sedrick Bovee.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-DEN48 (4Q: 14:13) Kerry Gill pass completed to WR Norm Davison for 18 yards. Tackled by OLB Cris Jenson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Denver: I formation, with the second wideout 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-SCU34 (4Q: 13:25) Charles Dahl ran around left end for 17 yards. Tackled by OLB Julio Emmons. Key block delivered by B.J. Dunlap.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SCU17 (4Q: 12:40) Kerry Gill pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Norm Davison. CB Brian Hines defended the pass.
Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Hillenmeyer is blitzing.
2-10-SCU17 (4Q: 12:33) Charles Dahl ran a trap outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Tommy Erickson, assisted by CB Jermaine Collins.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Owens is blitzing.
3-5-SCU12 (4Q: 11:53) Kerry Gill pass completed to WR Clyde Swartz for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Herman Huntley.
4-3-SCU10 (4Q: 11:26) Lincoln Gillespie attempted a 27 yard field goal and succeeded. Denver 23, Santa Cruz 14
(4Q: 11:21) Lincoln Gillespie kicked off 60 yards from the DEN30. Oscar Gayle returned the ball 17 yards to the SCU27. Tackled by Terry Austen.
Santa Cruz: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SCU27 (4Q: 10:47) Kelly Abel sacked by DE James Winslett for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Billy Kramer.
Santa Cruz: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-16-SCU21 (4Q: 10:23) Kelly Abel pass completed to WR C.J. Baxter for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Jumbo Rockcliffe. Baxter gained 4 yards after the catch.
Santa Cruz: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-14-SCU23 (4Q: 09:54) Kelly Abel pass was dropped by WR Darrell McWilliams. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-14-SCU23 (4Q: 09:46) Rodney Rutherford punted 52 yards. Clyde Swartz returned the kick 10 yards to the DEN35. Tackled by Billy Kramer.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-DEN35 (4Q: 09:38) Rodney Seelbach ran around left end for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Cris Jenson, assisted by S Brady Talbott.
Denver: Weak 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.
2-14-DEN31 (4Q: 09:02) Charles Dahl ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Nicky Hillenmeyer, assisted by S Tony Boutte.
Denver: Pro formation, 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. Emmons is blitzing.
3-11-DEN34 (4Q: 08:24) Rodney Seelbach ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Herman Huntley.
4-4-DEN41 (4Q: 07:53) Rickey Schwartz punted 43 yards. Omar Finney returned the kick 11 yards to the SCU27. Tackled by Jackie Polston.
Santa Cruz: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-SCU27 (4Q: 07:44) Kelly Abel pass completed to WR Chris Popson for 4 yards. Tackled by S Jackie Polston, assisted by CB Austin Preston.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Polston is blitzing.
2-6-SCU31 (4Q: 07:02) Kelly Abel pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Allen Chapman. DE James Winslett hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Santa Cruz was called for Offensive Holding.
Santa Cruz: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-16-SCU21 (4Q: 06:57) Kelly Abel pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Darrell McWilliams. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Santa Cruz: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-16-SCU21 (4Q: 06:49) Kelly Abel scrambled for -3 yards. Tackled by S Daryl Sawyer.
4-19-SCU18 (4Q: 06:10) Rodney Rutherford punted 41 yards. Clyde Swartz called for a fair catch at the DEN41.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN41 (4Q: 06:03) Rodney Seelbach ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Sedrick Bovee, assisted by S Tommy Erickson. Key block delivered by Lionel Stotts.
Denver: 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.
2-4-DEN47 (4Q: 05:16) Rodney Seelbach ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by S Spencer Breeden, assisted by CB Omar Finney. Key block delivered by K.C. Horn.
Denver: 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.
1-10-SCU45 (4Q: 04:30) Charles Dahl ran inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Shaun Bark. Key block delivered by Marlon Grier.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-2-SCU37 (4Q: 03:45) Rodney Seelbach ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT James McNeil. Key block delivered by Phil Cortez.
Denver: Strong formation with three wideouts, 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-SCU32 (4Q: 03:00) Rodney Seelbach ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Shaun Bark.
Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-7-SCU29 (4Q: 02:14) Rodney Seelbach ran a draw inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT James McNeil. PENALTY: Denver was called for Offensive Holding.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Breeden is blitzing.
2-17-SCU39 (4Q: 02:04) Rodney Seelbach ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Tommy Erickson.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-15-SCU37 (4Q: 01:57) Charles Dahl ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Teddy Porter.
4-10-SCU32 (4Q: 01:11) Lincoln Gillespie attempted a 49 yard field goal and missed wide to the right.
Santa Cruz: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Rockcliffe is blitzing.
1-10-SCU39 (4Q: 01:04) Kelly Abel pass completed to WR Allen Chapman for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Neal Minardi. Chapman gained 4 yards after the catch.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-SCU43 (4Q: 00:47) PENALTY: Santa Cruz was called for a False Start.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-11-SCU38 (4Q: 00:47) Kelly Abel pass completed to WR Chris Popson for 10 yards. Tackled by S Daryl Sawyer.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-1-SCU48 (4Q: 00:27) Kelly Abel pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Allen Chapman. CB Randall Whalen defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-1-SCU48 (4Q: 00:20) Kelly Abel pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Willie Thomas. DE James Winslett hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The wind blew that pass off course. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-SCU48 (4Q: 00:16) Rodney Seelbach ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Tommy Erickson, assisted by DT James McNeil.
Final Score: Denver Dynomite 23, Santa Cruz Privateers 14