Exhibition Week 4, 2026

Played in Santa Cruz, CA, weather: 76 degrees, fair, calm.
Omaha won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Rickey Welbourn kicked off 73 yards from the SCU30. Touchback.
Omaha: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-OMA20 (1Q: 15:00) Joseph Whiteside ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Johnny Zvereva.
Omaha: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-OMA23 (1Q: 14:33) Kim Nixon pass completed to TE Adam Bridges for 7 yards. Tackled by S Travis Chapman. Bridges gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Omaha: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-OMA30 (1Q: 13:52) Joseph Whiteside ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by Unknown, assisted by OLB Cris Jenson.
Omaha: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-OMA32 (1Q: 13:06) Unknown ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Norbert Garner, assisted by DE Howie Hill.
Omaha: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-OMA33 (1Q: 12:35) Kim Nixon pass completed to TE Adam Bridges for 31 yards. Tackled by ILB Gabe Worlow. Bridges gained 25 yards after the catch.
Omaha: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-SCU36 (1Q: 11:57) Joseph Whiteside ran a draw inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Peter Stolowitz.
Omaha: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-SCU33 (1Q: 11:28) Joseph Whiteside ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Julio Emmons. The ball was fumbled and recovered by OMA Alvin Belichick to the SCU34.
Omaha: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-SCU34 (1Q: 10:57) Kim Nixon pass completed to WR Duane Muscarella for 11 yards. Tackled by S Norbert Garner. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Omaha: 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. Jenson is blitzing.
1-10-SCU23 (1Q: 10:21) Kim Nixon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Duane Muscarella. OLB Cris Jenson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Omaha: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-SCU23 (1Q: 10:14) Kim Nixon scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by S Tony Boutte and assisted by CB Chuck Kingston.
Omaha: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-5-SCU18 (1Q: 09:29) Kim Nixon pass completed to TE Adam Bridges for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Tito Zapisek. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
4-1-SCU14 (1Q: 08:55) Anthony Debaere attempted a 31 yard field goal and succeeded. Omaha 3, Santa Cruz 0
(1Q: 08:48) Anthony Debaere kicked off 62 yards from the OMA30. Tito Zapisek returned the ball 16 yards to the SCU24. Tackled by Kendrick Gelat.
Santa Cruz: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Lake is blitzing.
1-10-SCU24 (1Q: 08:26) Richard Drenik ran around right end for 3 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DE Jackie Duran.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-SCU27 (1Q: 08:04) A.J. Jeffries kept the ball, running around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Kerry Emerson, assisted by DE Jackie Duran.
Santa Cruz: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Lake is blitzing.
3-6-SCU28 (1Q: 07:35) A.J. Jeffries sacked by OLB Bart Giles and DE Jackie Duran for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Billy Kramer. PENALTY: Santa Cruz was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
4-13-SCU21 (1Q: 07:20) Rodney Rutherford punted 47 yards. Kurt Armstrong returned the kick 14 yards to the OMA46. Tackled by Stephen Hamernik. Ball was fumbled and recovered by SCU Willie Thomas at the OMA46.
Santa Cruz: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-OMA46 (1Q: 07:12) Stephen Hamernik ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Mel Nastovska.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-OMA43 (1Q: 06:40) A.J. Jeffries sacked by DE Lamar Browning for a loss of 6 yards. Browning ran right past Linwood Donaldson and knocked down the quarterback. The ball was fumbled and recovered by OMA Vernon Mercer for 10 yards to the SCU41.
Omaha: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Hill is blitzing.
1-10-SCU41 (1Q: 06:30) Kim Nixon pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Kurt Armstrong. ILB T.J. Newsome defended the pass.
Omaha: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Hill is blitzing.
2-10-SCU41 (1Q: 06:25) Kim Nixon pass completed to WR Brian Humphries for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Cris Jenson. Humphries gained 5 yards after the catch.
Omaha: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-2-SCU33 (1Q: 05:59) Joseph Whiteside ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Karl Tatum. Key block delivered by Marc Hardee. PENALTY: Omaha was called for an Illegal Formation.
Omaha: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-SCU38 (1Q: 05:52) Kim Nixon pass completed to TE Adam Bridges for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Omar Finney.
4-7-SCU38 (1Q: 05:11) Derek Andersen punted 38 yards. Touchback.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SCU20 (1Q: 05:06) Ted Stevens ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Kendrick Gelat, assisted by DE Cary Terry.
Santa Cruz: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-SCU23 (1Q: 04:40) A.J. Jeffries scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Cary Terry.
Santa Cruz: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-1-SCU29 (1Q: 04:11) Richard Drenik ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Kendrick Gelat, assisted by S Kerry Emerson. Key block delivered by Tommie Rayburn.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SCU34 (1Q: 03:30) A.J. Jeffries pass completed to WR Jeff Boyd for 21 yards. Tackled by S Kerry Emerson, assisted by ILB Dana Giba. Boyd gained 3 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.
1-10-OMA45 (1Q: 02:48) Richard Drenik ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Mickey Jenkins.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Lake is blitzing.
2-12-OMA47 (1Q: 02:05) Ted Stevens ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Cary Terry, assisted by OLB Bart Giles.
Santa Cruz: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Lake is blitzing.
3-14-OMA49 (1Q: 01:38) A.J. Jeffries pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Chris Popson. ILB Dana Giba defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-14-OMA49 (1Q: 01:30) Rodney Rutherford punted 44 yards. The ball was downed at the OMA05.
Omaha: 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 run.
1-10-OMA05 (1Q: 01:21) Joseph Whiteside ran inside the left guard for 17 yards. Tackled by OLB Johnny Zvereva. Key block delivered by Alvin Belichick.
Omaha: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-OMA22 (1Q: 00:49) Kim Nixon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Butch Wilkins. DE Derek Artis hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Omaha: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-OMA22 (1Q: 00:42) Unknown ran around the left tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Johnny Zvereva. Key block delivered by Chris Henderson.
Omaha: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-OMA33 (1Q: 00:02) Unknown ran a draw inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB T.J. Newsome.
Start of second quarter.
Omaha: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-9-OMA34 (2Q: 15:00) PENALTY: Omaha was called for a False Start.
Omaha: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Leavitt is blitzing.
2-14-OMA29 (2Q: 14:54) Joseph Whiteside ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Julio Emmons.
Omaha: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-OMA33 (2Q: 14:25) Kim Nixon pass was intended for WR Brian Humphries and was intercepted by S Tony Boutte at the SCU47. The interception was returned 12 yards. Tackled by Brian Humphries.
Santa Cruz: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-OMA41 (2Q: 14:16) Richard Drenik ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Mickey Jenkins.
Santa Cruz: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-OMA38 (2Q: 13:37) A.J. Jeffries pass completed to RB Ted Stevens for 5 yards. Tackled by S Ken Strand. Stevens gained 6 yards after the catch.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-2-OMA33 (2Q: 12:58) Ted Stevens ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by S Tracy Fitzgerald. Key block delivered by Tommie Rayburn.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Lake is blitzing.
1-10-OMA27 (2Q: 12:26) Richard Drenik ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Kerry Emerson, assisted by DE Vernon Mercer.
Santa Cruz: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-OMA27 (2Q: 11:51) A.J. Jeffries pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Billy Joe Tanner. S Tracy Fitzgerald knocked the ball out of his grasp.
Santa Cruz: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-OMA27 (2Q: 11:42) Ted Stevens ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Al Giefeke.
4-9-OMA26 (2Q: 10:56) Rickey Welbourn attempted a 43 yard field goal and succeeded. Santa Cruz 3, Omaha 3
(2Q: 10:50) Rickey Welbourn kicked off 66 yards from the SCU30. Brian Humphries returned the ball 24 yards to the OMA28. Tackled by Tony Boutte.
Omaha: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-OMA28 (2Q: 10:25) Joseph Whiteside ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Julio Emmons.
Omaha: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-OMA28 (2Q: 09:59) Unknown ran around left end for 4 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DE Earl Chapman.
Omaha: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-6-OMA32 (2Q: 09:21) Kim Nixon pass was intended for WR Duane Muscarella and was intercepted by ILB Gabe Worlow at the OMA32. The interception was returned 19 yards. Tackled by Ricky Lyons. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Santa Cruz: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Mungro is blitzing.
1-10-OMA13 (2Q: 09:09) Richard Drenik ran inside the right guard for 10 yards. Tackled by S Ken Strand. Key block delivered by Sammie Schrimper.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Lake is blitzing.
1-3-OMA03 (2Q: 08:35) Richard Drenik ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Tracy Fitzgerald, assisted by ILB Arnold Mungro.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-OMA03 (2Q: 07:59) A.J. Jeffries scrambled for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Santa Cruz 9, Omaha 3
(2Q: 07:59) Extra point by Rickey Welbourn was good. Santa Cruz 10, Omaha 3
(2Q: 07:48) Rickey Welbourn kicked off 58 yards from the SCU30. Brian Humphries returned the ball 20 yards to the OMA32. Tackled by Willie Thomas.
Omaha: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-OMA32 (2Q: 07:28) Kim Nixon pass completed to WR Tommy Abbey for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Peter Stolowitz, assisted by ILB Gabe Worlow. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Abbey gained 5 yards after the catch.
Omaha: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Jenson and Chapman are blitzing.
1-10-SCU48 (2Q: 06:40) Kim Nixon pass completed to WR Tommy Abbey for 13 yards. Tackled by S Norbert Garner, assisted by CB Peter Stolowitz. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Abbey gained 3 yards after the catch.
Omaha: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Jenson and Emmons are blitzing.
1-10-SCU35 (2Q: 06:14) Kim Nixon sacked by OLB Julio Emmons for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Gus Mason.
Omaha: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-19-SCU44 (2Q: 05:41) Kim Nixon pass completed to WR Brian Humphries for 17 yards. Tackled by ILB Gabe Worlow. Humphries gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Omaha: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-2-SCU27 (2Q: 05:05) Unknown ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Shaun Bark, assisted by ILB T.J. Newsome. Key block delivered by Chris Henderson. PENALTY: Santa Cruz was called for Offsides.
Omaha: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Jenson and Chapman are blitzing.
1-10-SCU22 (2Q: 04:56) Kim Nixon pass completed to WR Tommy Abbey for 14 yards. Tackled by S Tony Boutte, assisted by CB Chuck Kingston. Abbey gained 3 yards after the catch.
Omaha: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-8-SCU08 (2Q: 04:18) Kim Nixon pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Bennie Matson. DE Karl Tatum blocked the pass.
Omaha: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-SCU08 (2Q: 04:11) Kim Nixon pass was dropped by WR Ricky Lyons.
Omaha: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-8-SCU08 (2Q: 04:05) Kim Nixon pass completed to WR Ricky Lyons for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Santa Cruz 10, Omaha 9
(2Q: 04:05) Extra point by Anthony Debaere was good. Santa Cruz 10, Omaha 10
(2Q: 03:54) Anthony Debaere kicked off 62 yards from the OMA30. Tito Zapisek returned the ball 22 yards to the SCU30. Tackled by Butch Wilkins.
Santa Cruz: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SCU30 (2Q: 03:17) Blaine Barrett pass completed to RB Richard Drenik for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Kendrick Gelat. Drenik gained 3 yards after the catch.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-SCU34 (2Q: 02:50) Ted Stevens ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Tracy Fitzgerald.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Lake is blitzing.
3-5-SCU35 (2Q: 02:10) Blaine Barrett pass completed to WR Alex Jennings for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Lamar Browning, assisted by CB J.B. Price. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Santa Cruz: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Lake is blitzing.
1-10-SCU42 (2Q: 02:00) Blaine Barrett pass completed to WR Jeff Boyd for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Dana Giba, assisted by DE Lamar Browning. Boyd gained 15 yards after the catch.
Santa Cruz: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Lake is blitzing.
1-10-OMA45 (2Q: 01:41) Blaine Barrett pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Billy Joe Tanner. DE Cary Terry hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Santa Cruz: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Giba is blitzing.
2-10-OMA45 (2Q: 01:33) Blaine Barrett pass completed to WR Jeff Boyd for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Mel Nastovska. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Boyd gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Santa Cruz: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-OMA30 (2Q: 01:15) Blaine Barrett pass completed to WR Chris Popson for 7 yards. Tackled by S Ken Strand.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Lake is blitzing.
2-3-OMA23 (2Q: 00:58) Blaine Barrett pass completed to WR Billy Joe Tanner for 23 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Tanner gained 10 yards after the catch. Santa Cruz 16, Omaha 10
(2Q: 00:58) Extra point by Rickey Welbourn was good. Santa Cruz 17, Omaha 10
(2Q: 00:47) Rickey Welbourn kicked off 61 yards from the SCU30. Brian Humphries returned the ball 25 yards to the OMA34. Tackled by Brady Talbott.
Omaha: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-OMA34 (2Q: 00:42) Unknown pass completed to WR Duane Muscarella for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Gabe Worlow. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Omaha: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-5-OMA39 (2Q: 00:26) Unknown pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Adam Bridges.
Omaha: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-OMA39 (2Q: 00:20) Unknown pass was dropped by FB Todd Stropka. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-5-OMA39 (2Q: 00:13) Derek Andersen punted 29 yards. Ted Stevens called for a fair catch at the SCU32.
Santa Cruz: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-SCU32 (2Q: 00:03) Richard Drenik ran inside the right guard for -3 yards. Tackled by S Kerry Emerson.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Anthony Debaere kicked off 59 yards from the OMA30. Peter Stolowitz returned the ball 19 yards to the SCU30. Tackled by J.B. Price.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Lake is blitzing.
1-10-SCU30 (3Q: 14:37) Blaine Barrett pass completed to WR Jeff Boyd for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Jackie Duran. Boyd gained 3 yards after the catch.
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. Nastovska is blitzing.
2-6-SCU34 (3Q: 13:51) Ted Stevens ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Bart Giles, assisted by DE Jackie Duran.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-2-SCU38 (3Q: 13:22) Richard Drenik ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Dana Giba, assisted by ILB Arnold Mungro. Key block delivered by Billy Kramer.
Santa Cruz: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SCU40 (3Q: 12:36) Ted Stevens ran a draw inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Tracy Fitzgerald, assisted by ILB Arnold Mungro.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-SCU44 (3Q: 12:03) Blaine Barrett pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Sammie Schrimper.
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-SCU44 (3Q: 11:59) Blaine Barrett sacked by OLB Bart Giles for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by J.B. Donovan.
4-13-SCU37 (3Q: 11:19) Rodney Rutherford punted 36 yards. Duane Muscarella called for a fair catch at the OMA27.
Omaha: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-OMA27 (3Q: 11:12) Joseph Whiteside ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by S Travis Chapman, assisted by CB Chuck Kingston. Key block delivered by Chris Henderson.
Omaha: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-4-OMA33 (3Q: 10:32) Joseph Whiteside ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Shaun Bark, assisted by DE Howie Hill.
Omaha: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Emmons is blitzing.
3-3-OMA34 (3Q: 09:54) Joseph Whiteside ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Earl Chapman, assisted by ILB Gabe Worlow. Key block delivered by Todd Stropka.
Omaha: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-OMA39 (3Q: 09:29) Joseph Whiteside ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Chuck Kingston. Key block delivered by Chris Henderson.
Omaha: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-3-OMA46 (3Q: 09:03) Unknown pass completed to TE Bennie Matson for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB T.J. Newsome, assisted by OLB Julio Emmons.
Omaha: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SCU43 (3Q: 08:29) Joseph Whiteside ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB T.J. Newsome.
Omaha: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-SCU41 (3Q: 07:43) Unknown kept the ball, running inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB T.J. Newsome, assisted by ILB Gabe Worlow. The ball was fumbled and recovered by OMA Gus Mason to the SCU38.
Omaha: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Jenson and Chapman are blitzing.
3-5-SCU38 (3Q: 07:01) Kurt Armstrong ran inside the left tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by S Norbert Garner, assisted by CB Tito Zapisek. Key block delivered by Gus Mason.
Omaha: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SCU27 (3Q: 06:34) Joseph Whiteside ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT James McNeil.
Omaha: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-6-SCU23 (3Q: 06:08) Unknown pass completed to TE Bennie Matson for 12 yards. Tackled by Unknown, assisted by S Tony Boutte.
Omaha: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-SCU11 (3Q: 05:36) Unknown pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tommy Abbey. DE Karl Tatum defended the pass. PENALTY: Omaha was called for Offensive Holding.
Omaha: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Hill, Worlow and Unknown are blitzing.
1-20-SCU21 (3Q: 05:32) Unknown pass completed to WR Tommy Abbey for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Omar Finney.
Omaha: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Jenson, Emmons and Zapisek are blitzing.
2-9-SCU10 (3Q: 04:49) Joseph Whiteside ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Tito Zapisek, assisted by S Travis Chapman.
Omaha: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Jenson is blitzing.
3-4-SCU05 (3Q: 04:08) Joseph Whiteside ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Chris Henderson. Santa Cruz 17, Omaha 16
(3Q: 04:08) Extra point by Anthony Debaere was good. Santa Cruz 17, Omaha 17
(3Q: 04:01) Anthony Debaere kicked off 70 yards from the OMA30. Tito Zapisek returned the ball 20 yards to the SCU20. Tackled by Kendrick Gelat.
Santa Cruz: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SCU20 (3Q: 03:34) Ted Stevens ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Ken Strand, assisted by OLB Buddy Lake. Omaha's Tracy Fitzgerald was hurt on the play.
Santa Cruz: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-SCU22 (3Q: 02:48) Blaine Barrett pass completed to WR Jeff Boyd for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Jim Matheson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Boyd gained 1 yard after the catch.
Santa Cruz: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-1-SCU29 (3Q: 02:02) Richard Drenik ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Kerry Emerson, assisted by DE Vernon Mercer. Key block delivered by Sammie Schrimper.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Lake is blitzing.
1-10-SCU35 (3Q: 01:20) Richard Drenik ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Dana Giba.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Gelat is blitzing.
2-10-SCU35 (3Q: 00:50) Blaine Barrett pass completed to WR Billy Joe Tanner for 46 yards. Tackled by S Ken Strand. Tanner gained 14 yards after the catch.
Santa Cruz: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Mungro is blitzing.
1-10-OMA19 (3Q: 00:09) Ted Stevens ran around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by CB J.B. Price, assisted by S Kerry Emerson.
Start of fourth quarter.
Santa Cruz: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Mungro is blitzing.
2-12-OMA21 (4Q: 15:00) Richard Drenik ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB J.B. Price, assisted by ILB Kendrick Gelat.
Santa Cruz: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Giba is blitzing.
3-9-OMA18 (4Q: 14:27) Ted Stevens ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by S Ken Strand, assisted by ILB Dana Giba.
4-3-OMA12 (4Q: 14:01) Rickey Welbourn attempted a 29 yard field goal and succeeded. Santa Cruz 20, Omaha 17
(4Q: 13:54) Rickey Welbourn kicked off 79 yards from the SCU30. Touchback.
Omaha: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Hill is blitzing.
1-10-OMA20 (4Q: 13:54) Joseph Whiteside ran around the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Johnny Zvereva. Key block delivered by Alvin Belichick.
Omaha: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Worlow and Emmons are blitzing.
2-1-OMA29 (4Q: 13:26) Joseph Whiteside ran around the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Howie Hill, assisted by S Travis Chapman. PENALTY: Omaha was called for Offensive Holding.
Omaha: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-11-OMA19 (4Q: 13:18) Unknown ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Karl Tatum, assisted by OLB Cris Jenson.
Omaha: 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.
3-7-OMA23 (4Q: 12:47) Unknown pass completed to WR Ricky Lyons for 13 yards. Tackled by S Brady Talbott. Lyons gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Omaha: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Leavitt is blitzing.
1-10-OMA36 (4Q: 11:59) Joseph Whiteside ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Derek Artis, assisted by OLB Julio Emmons. The ball was fumbled and recovered by OMA Leland Zawilinski to the OMA41.
Omaha: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-OMA41 (4Q: 11:15) Unknown ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Julio Emmons, assisted by DE Earl Chapman.
Omaha: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Hill and Emmons are blitzing.
3-4-OMA42 (4Q: 10:34) Unknown sacked by OLB Cris Jenson and OLB Julio Emmons for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Alvin Belichick.
4-11-OMA35 (4Q: 10:04) Derek Andersen punted 49 yards. Ted Stevens returned the kick 11 yards to the SCU27. Tackled by Arnold Mungro.
Santa Cruz: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Emerson is blitzing.
1-10-SCU27 (4Q: 09:57) Blaine Barrett pass completed to WR Chris Popson for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Dana Giba. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Popson gained 1 yard after the catch.
Santa Cruz: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Lake is blitzing.
1-10-SCU42 (4Q: 09:25) Stephen Hamernik ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Arnold Mungro. Key block delivered by Billy Kramer.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-SCU49 (4Q: 08:56) Richard Drenik ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Arnold Mungro. Key block delivered by Patrick Peterson.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-OMA47 (4Q: 08:15) Blaine Barrett pass completed to TE Willie Thomas for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Buddy Lake.
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. Lake is blitzing.
2-3-OMA40 (4Q: 07:40) Richard Drenik ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Jackie Duran. Key block delivered by Patrick Peterson.
Santa Cruz: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-OMA37 (4Q: 06:56) Ted Stevens ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Dana Giba, assisted by DT Al Giefeke.
Santa Cruz: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-OMA35 (4Q: 06:11) Richard Drenik ran around left end for -3 yards. Tackled by CB Mel Nastovska.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-OMA38 (4Q: 05:24) Blaine Barrett pass completed to WR Chris Popson for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Buddy Lake. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Santa Cruz: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Gelat is blitzing.
1-10-OMA27 (4Q: 04:36) Blaine Barrett pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Stephen Hamernik. ILB Kendrick Gelat drove right through Ted Stevens to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Santa Cruz: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Lake is blitzing.
2-10-OMA27 (4Q: 04:32) Richard Drenik ran around left end for 10 yards. Tackled by S Ken Strand, assisted by OLB Buddy Lake. Key block delivered by Dusty Aridge. Aridge ran over Cary Terry to set up the play.
Santa Cruz: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-OMA17 (4Q: 03:44) Richard Drenik ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Kendrick Gelat. Key block delivered by Billy Kramer.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-OMA12 (4Q: 02:59) Ted Stevens ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Al Giefeke.
Omaha called a time out.
Santa Cruz: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-4-OMA11 (4Q: 02:47) Ted Stevens ran around left end for 11 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Kelly Brock. Santa Cruz 26, Omaha 17
(4Q: 02:47) Extra point by Rickey Welbourn was good. Santa Cruz 27, Omaha 17
(4Q: 02:41) Rickey Welbourn kicked off 67 yards from the SCU30. Brian Humphries returned the ball 24 yards to the OMA27. Tackled by Tito Zapisek. PENALTY: Omaha was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
Omaha: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-OMA10 (4Q: 02:34) Unknown pass completed to WR Duane Muscarella for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Gabe Worlow. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Omaha: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-OMA20 (4Q: 02:18) Unknown pass was dropped by WR Tommy Abbey. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Omaha: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-OMA20 (4Q: 02:11) Unknown pass completed to WR Ricky Lyons for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Omar Finney. Lyons gained 8 yards after the catch.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Omaha: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-OMA37 (4Q: 02:00) Unknown pass was dropped by WR Brian Humphries. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Omaha: 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.
2-10-OMA37 (4Q: 01:54) Unknown pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Tommy Abbey.
Omaha: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-OMA37 (4Q: 01:45) Unknown pass completed to TE Adam Bridges for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Cris Jenson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Omaha: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-7-OMA40 (4Q: 01:25) Unknown pass completed to TE Adam Bridges for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Julio Emmons. Bridges gained 1 yard after the catch.
Omaha: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-SCU49 (4Q: 01:05) Unknown pass was dropped by WR Brian Humphries. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Omaha: Weak 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.
2-10-SCU49 (4Q: 00:55) Unknown pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Bennie Matson. DE Howie Hill hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Santa Cruz was called for Defensive Holding.
Omaha: Weak 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.
1-10-SCU44 (4Q: 00:49) Unknown pass completed to TE Adam Bridges for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Chuck Kingston. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Omaha called a time out.
Omaha: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-SCU26 (4Q: 00:41) Unknown pass completed to WR Duane Muscarella for 11 yards. Tackled by S Travis Chapman, assisted by S Norbert Garner. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Muscarella gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Omaha called a time out.
Omaha: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-SCU15 (4Q: 00:29) Unknown pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Tommy Abbey.
Omaha: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-SCU15 (4Q: 00:19) Unknown pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ricky Lyons. CB Chuck Kingston defended the pass.
Omaha: Single-Back 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. Hill is blitzing.
3-10-SCU15 (4Q: 00:11) Unknown pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Tommy Abbey. OLB Johnny Zvereva blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Omaha: 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. Jenson and Emmons are blitzing.
4-10-SCU15 (4Q: 00:02) Unknown pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ricky Lyons. DE Karl Tatum hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The ball goes over on downs. PENALTY: Santa Cruz was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
Omaha: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-8-SCU08 (4Q: 00:01) Unknown scrambled for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Santa Cruz 27, Omaha 23
(4Q: 00:01) Extra point by Anthony Debaere was good. Santa Cruz 27, Omaha 24
Final Score: Santa Cruz Privateers 27, Omaha Arrowheads 24