Exhibition Week 3, 2027

Played in Cleveland, OH, weather: 53 degrees, fair, 3 mph wind.
Santa Cruz won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Shawn Stagg kicked off 55 yards from the CLE30. Billy Joe Tanner returned the ball 21 yards to the SCU36. Tackled by Jason Kegley. Ball was fumbled and recovered by CLE Gabe Worlow for 36 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Cleveland 6, Santa Cruz 0
(1Q: 15:00) Extra point by Shawn Stagg was good. Cleveland 7, Santa Cruz 0
(1Q: 14:53) Shawn Stagg kicked off 58 yards from the CLE30. Bobby Jennings returned the ball 17 yards to the SCU29. Tackled by Alex Wilcox.
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. Hammond and Gillespie are blitzing.
1-10-SCU29 (1Q: 14:32) A.J. Jeffries sacked by S Richie Hammond and S Amos Gillespie for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Linwood Donaldson.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back 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.
2-15-SCU24 (1Q: 14:01) A.J. Jeffries scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Nathan Fulcher.
Santa Cruz: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-SCU28 (1Q: 13:14) A.J. Jeffries pass completed to WR Barry Reeves for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Norm Ramirez. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Santa Cruz: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SCU39 (1Q: 12:45) Jimmy Davis ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Omar Womer.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-SCU40 (1Q: 12:01) A.J. Jeffries pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR C.J. Baxter. DT Lawrence Campana blocked the pass. Santa Cruz's Bobby Jennings was hurt on the play.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Fjelstad is blitzing.
3-9-SCU40 (1Q: 11:55) A.J. Jeffries pass completed to RB Richard Drenik for 19 yards. Tackled by S Richie Hammond, assisted by CB Irving Green. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Santa Cruz: Pro 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.
1-10-CLE41 (1Q: 11:07) A.J. Jeffries pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Barry Reeves. ILB Bill Glaze defended the pass.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Nicholson is blitzing.
2-10-CLE41 (1Q: 10:58) Jimmy Davis ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Richie Hammond, assisted by S Amos Gillespie.
Santa Cruz: 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. Fulcher is blitzing.
3-6-CLE37 (1Q: 10:15) A.J. Jeffries pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Sammie Schrimper. OLB Nathan Fulcher hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-6-CLE37 (1Q: 10:09) Rodney Rutherford punted 37 yards. Touchback.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Jenson and Hartman are blitzing.
1-10-CLE20 (1Q: 10:04) Marco Bennett sacked by DT Shaun Bark for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Ray Parmely. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CLE Jeff Boyd on the CLE13.
Cleveland: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-17-CLE13 (1Q: 09:30) Marco Bennett pass completed to WR Wes Bullock for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Brady Heyward. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-CLE19 (1Q: 08:50) Marco Bennett pass completed to WR Blind Leads Blind Bullock for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Brian Lauvray. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CLE37 (1Q: 08:23) Toby Broderick ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Teddy Porter. Key block delivered by Darnell Comeaux.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Leavitt is blitzing.
2-5-CLE42 (1Q: 07:59) Marco Bennett pass completed to WR Mo Baines for 13 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Julio Emmons, assisted by CB Chuck Kingston. Baines gained 4 yards after the catch.
Cleveland: 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. Jenson is blitzing.
1-10-SCU45 (1Q: 07:19) Marco Bennett pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Wes Bullock. OLB Cris Jenson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Cleveland: I 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.
2-10-SCU45 (1Q: 07:12) Marco Bennett scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Julio Emmons.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-6-SCU41 (1Q: 06:32) Marco Bennett pass completed to TE Mario Chrisman for 12 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Kelvin Hartman. Chrisman gained 3 yards after the catch.
Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-SCU29 (1Q: 05:49) C.J. Woodson ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Kelvin Leavitt.
Cleveland: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-SCU26 (1Q: 05:12) Marco Bennett pass completed to WR Wes Bullock for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Omar Finney, assisted by CB Brian Lauvray. Bullock gained 5 yards after the catch.
Cleveland: 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.
1-10-SCU12 (1Q: 04:25) C.J. Woodson ran inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Kelvin Hartman.
Cleveland: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-14-SCU16 (1Q: 03:51) Marco Bennett pass fell incomplete, intended for WR C.J. Ipock. DT Shaun Bark hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-14-SCU16 (1Q: 03:44) Marco Bennett pass completed to WR Jeff Boyd for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Omar Finney. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Santa Cruz was called for Offsides.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-9-SCU11 (1Q: 03:35) Marco Bennett pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jeff Boyd. CB Brian Lauvray defended the pass.
4-9-SCU11 (1Q: 03:28) Shawn Stagg attempted a 28 yard field goal and succeeded. Cleveland 10, Santa Cruz 0
(1Q: 03:22) Shawn Stagg kicked off 79 yards from the CLE30. Touchback.
Santa Cruz: 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.
1-10-SCU20 (1Q: 03:22) A.J. Jeffries pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Billy Joe Tanner. CB Kevin Morris defended the pass.
Santa Cruz: 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, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-SCU20 (1Q: 03:12) A.J. Jeffries pass completed to WR Darrell McWilliams for 3 yards. Tackled by S Amos Gillespie. PENALTY: Santa Cruz was called for Offensive Holding.
Santa Cruz: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-20-SCU10 (1Q: 03:02) A.J. Jeffries pass completed to WR C.J. Baxter for 10 yards. Tackled by S Amos Gillespie. 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 nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Brock is blitzing.
3-10-SCU20 (1Q: 02:37) A.J. Jeffries pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Darrell McWilliams.
4-10-SCU20 (1Q: 02:29) Rodney Rutherford punted 40 yards. The ball was downed at the CLE40.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CLE40 (1Q: 02:22) Marco Bennett pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Wes Bullock. S Brant Kasper defended the pass.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Heyward is blitzing.
2-10-CLE40 (1Q: 02:15) Marco Bennett pass completed to WR Blind Leads Blind Bullock for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Kelvin Hartman.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-5-CLE45 (1Q: 01:48) Marco Bennett pass completed to RB Toby Broderick for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Cris Jenson, assisted by S Brant Kasper. Broderick gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SCU41 (1Q: 01:13) C.J. Woodson ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Chuck Kingston.
Cleveland: 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.
2-6-SCU37 (1Q: 00:27) Marco Bennett pass fell incomplete, intended for WR C.J. Ipock. DE Norman Dozier hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-SCU37 (1Q: 00:17) Marco Bennett pass completed to TE Mario Chrisman for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Julio Emmons.
Start of second quarter.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SCU30 (2Q: 15:00) Bucky Atkins pass was dropped by WR Mo Baines.
Cleveland: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Leavitt and Hartman are blitzing.
2-10-SCU30 (2Q: 14:53) Bucky Atkins pass fell incomplete, intended for RB C.J. Woodson. ILB Kelvin Hartman drove right through Tracy Falk to hurry the quarterback.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-SCU30 (2Q: 14:46) Bucky Atkins pass completed to WR Matt Brown for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Omar Finney, assisted by OLB Ryan Scouten. Brown gained 7 yards after the catch.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-SCU18 (2Q: 14:02) Bucky Atkins pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jeff Boyd. DE Norman Dozier hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Cleveland: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-SCU18 (2Q: 13:52) Bucky Atkins pass completed to FB Jason Kegley for 1 yard. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by Unknown, assisted by CB Omar Finney. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cleveland: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Jenson is blitzing.
3-9-SCU17 (2Q: 13:11) Bucky Atkins sacked by OLB Cris Jenson for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Gilbert Dawson.
4-16-SCU24 (2Q: 12:40) Shawn Stagg attempted a 41 yard field goal and succeeded. Cleveland 13, Santa Cruz 0
(2Q: 12:34) Shawn Stagg kicked off 71 yards from the CLE30. Billy Joe Tanner returned the ball 17 yards to the SCU16. Tackled by Alex Wilcox.
Santa Cruz: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Brock is blitzing.
1-10-SCU16 (2Q: 12:05) A.J. Jeffries pass completed to WR C.J. Baxter for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Oscar Page, assisted by ILB Bill Glaze.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-6-SCU20 (2Q: 11:31) Jimmy Davis ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Alex Wilcox.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-1-SCU25 (2Q: 10:54) A.J. Jeffries scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Oscar Page.
Santa Cruz: Pro 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-SCU31 (2Q: 10:18) A.J. Jeffries pass completed to WR C.J. Baxter for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeffrey Nicholson.
Santa Cruz: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-SCU39 (2Q: 09:42) A.J. Jeffries pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Darrell McWilliams.
Santa Cruz: Pro 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. Glaze is blitzing.
3-2-SCU39 (2Q: 09:36) A.J. Jeffries pass completed to WR Barry Reeves for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeffrey Nicholson.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SCU43 (2Q: 08:53) Jimmy Davis ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Bill Glaze. Key block delivered by Kelly Brock.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-5-SCU48 (2Q: 08:22) Blaine Barrett pass completed to RB Jimmy Davis for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Bill Glaze.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation with two tight ends, 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-CLE40 (2Q: 07:46) Blaine Barrett pass completed to TE Darnell Chandler for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Irving Green. Chandler gained 3 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 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Brock and Gillespie are blitzing.
1-10-CLE23 (2Q: 07:15) Jimmy Davis ran inside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Kenyon Brock, assisted by S Richie Hammond. Key block delivered by Billy Kramer.
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.
2-1-CLE14 (2Q: 06:42) Jimmy Davis ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Bill Glaze, assisted by OLB Kenyon Brock. Key block delivered by Ernie Cortes.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CLE11 (2Q: 06:06) Blaine Barrett pass was dropped by WR C.J. Baxter.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Fulcher is blitzing.
2-10-CLE11 (2Q: 05:56) Richard Drenik ran outside the right tackle for 11 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Billy Kramer. Cleveland 13, Santa Cruz 6
(2Q: 05:56) Extra point by Rickey Welbourn was good. Cleveland 13, Santa Cruz 7
(2Q: 05:47) Rickey Welbourn kicked off 79 yards from the SCU30. Touchback.
Cleveland: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CLE20 (2Q: 05:47) Bucky Atkins pass completed to WR Mo Baines for 19 yards. Tackled by ILB T.J. Newsome. Baines gained 1 yard after the catch.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CLE39 (2Q: 05:23) Bucky Atkins pass was dropped by WR Jeff Boyd.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-CLE39 (2Q: 05:19) Toby Broderick ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB T.J. Newsome.
Cleveland: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-8-CLE41 (2Q: 04:47) Bucky Atkins pass was blocked at the line, intended for FB The Keg Kegley. OLB Brady Heyward blocked the pass.
4-8-CLE41 (2Q: 04:43) Jack Johnston punted 59 yards. Touchback.
Santa Cruz: Pro 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-SCU20 (2Q: 04:36) Richard Drenik ran inside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DT Lawrence Campana, assisted by OLB Nathan Fulcher.
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.
2-13-SCU17 (2Q: 03:51) Blaine Barrett pass completed to RB Jimmy Davis for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Emmitt James. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-SCU26 (2Q: 03:17) Blaine Barrett scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Nathan Fulcher.
Santa Cruz: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-SCU31 (2Q: 02:32) Blaine Barrett pass was intended for WR Darrell McWilliams and was intercepted by CB Norm Ramirez at the CLE44. The interception was returned 8 yards. Tackled by Neil Ostrow. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cleveland: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-SCU48 (2Q: 02:19) J.B. Schwartz ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB T.J. Newsome. Key block delivered by Rich Dennis.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Cleveland: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-4-SCU42 (2Q: 02:00) Bucky Atkins pass completed to WR Jeff Boyd for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Chuck Kingston, assisted by ILB Kelvin Hartman.
Cleveland: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SCU35 (2Q: 01:43) Bucky Atkins pass completed to WR Mo Baines for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Brian Lauvray, assisted by OLB Cris Jenson. PENALTY: Cleveland was called for an Illegal Chop Block.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Heyward is blitzing.
2-25-CLE50 (2Q: 01:37) C.J. Woodson ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by Unknown.
Cleveland: Five-Receiver Spread 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.
3-24-SCU49 (2Q: 01:16) Bucky Atkins pass fell incomplete, intended for WR C.J. Ipock. DT Shaun Bark hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-24-SCU49 (2Q: 01:10) Jack Johnston punted 37 yards. Omar Finney returned the kick 2 yards to the SCU14. Tackled by Alex Wilcox.
Santa Cruz: I 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-SCU14 (2Q: 01:02) Blaine Barrett pass was dropped by TE Sammie Schrimper. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Santa Cruz: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-SCU14 (2Q: 00:53) Blaine Barrett pass was dropped by TE Sammie Schrimper.
Santa Cruz: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-SCU14 (2Q: 00:48) Blaine Barrett pass completed to WR Darrell McWilliams for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Irving Green. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Santa Cruz: Pro 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.
1-10-SCU33 (2Q: 00:18) Richard Drenik ran inside the left guard for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Irving Green, assisted by DE Heath Harvey. Key block delivered by Unknown.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Rickey Welbourn kicked off 72 yards from the SCU30. Touchback. PENALTY: Santa Cruz was called for Offsides on the Kickoff.
(3Q: 15:00) Rickey Welbourn kicked off 66 yards from the SCU25. Matt Brown returned the ball 27 yards to the CLE36. Tackled by Norbert Garner.
Cleveland: Pro 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-CLE36 (3Q: 14:39) C.J. Woodson ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Brady Heyward, assisted by ILB Kelvin Hartman.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-CLE40 (3Q: 14:10) Mo Baines ran a reverse around right end for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Kelvin Hartman. Key block delivered by Darnell Comeaux.
Cleveland: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SCU48 (3Q: 13:39) Bucky Atkins pass completed to WR C.J. Ipock for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Omar Finney, assisted by OLB Brady Heyward. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SCU37 (3Q: 13:06) Bucky Atkins pass completed to WR Mo Baines for 16 yards. Tackled by S Brant Kasper. Baines gained 6 yards after the catch.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Jenson is blitzing.
1-10-SCU21 (3Q: 12:24) Bucky Atkins pass completed to WR Mo Baines for 8 yards. Tackled by Unknown. Baines gained 2 yards after the catch.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-2-SCU13 (3Q: 11:43) C.J. Woodson ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Kelvin Hartman.
Cleveland: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-SCU12 (3Q: 11:06) Bucky Atkins pass completed to RB Toby Broderick for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Kelvin Hartman.
4-3-SCU14 (3Q: 10:38) Shawn Stagg attempted a 31 yard field goal and succeeded. Cleveland 16, Santa Cruz 7
(3Q: 10:33) Shawn Stagg kicked off 72 yards from the CLE30. Touchback.
Santa Cruz: 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-SCU20 (3Q: 10:33) Jimmy Davis ran a draw inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Kenyon Brock.
Santa Cruz: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-SCU24 (3Q: 10:10) Jimmy Davis ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Amos Gillespie.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-2-SCU28 (3Q: 09:24) Blaine Barrett pass completed to WR Billy Joe Tanner for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Norm Ramirez. Tanner gained 7 yards after the catch.
Santa Cruz: 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.
1-10-SCU34 (3Q: 08:44) Richard Drenik ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Bill Glaze.
Santa Cruz: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-SCU36 (3Q: 08:01) Blaine Barrett pass completed to TE Darnell Chandler for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeffrey Nicholson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Santa Cruz: Pro 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-SCU47 (3Q: 07:21) Richard Drenik ran a trap outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Blaine Holdman, assisted by DE Robert Barokas.
Santa Cruz: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-SCU49 (3Q: 06:48) Jimmy Davis ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Omar Womer.
Santa Cruz: 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.
3-5-CLE48 (3Q: 06:15) Blaine Barrett pass completed to WR Barry Reeves for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Emmitt James. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CLE41 (3Q: 05:44) Blaine Barrett pass completed to TE Darnell Chandler for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Bill Glaze. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Chandler gained 1 yard after the catch.
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.
1-10-CLE31 (3Q: 05:14) Jimmy Davis ran around left end for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Bill Glaze.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-13-CLE34 (3Q: 04:43) Blaine Barrett pass completed to WR C.J. Baxter for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Kevin Morris, assisted by OLB Kenyon Brock. Baxter gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Santa Cruz: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CLE20 (3Q: 03:57) Blaine Barrett pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darrell McWilliams. DT Blaine Holdman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation with four 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.
2-10-CLE20 (3Q: 03:51) Blaine Barrett pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Barry Reeves. DE Robert Barokas hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-CLE20 (3Q: 03:42) Blaine Barrett pass fell incomplete, intended for WR C.J. Baxter. DE Robert Barokas hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: Cleveland was called for Illegal Contact.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CLE15 (3Q: 03:32) Jimmy Davis ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Oscar Page.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-CLE13 (3Q: 02:55) Blaine Barrett pass fell incomplete, intended for WR C.J. Baxter. DE Casey England hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Santa Cruz: 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.
3-8-CLE13 (3Q: 02:50) Blaine Barrett pass fell incomplete, intended for WR C.J. Baxter. OLB Nathan Fulcher defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-8-CLE13 (3Q: 02:41) Rickey Welbourn attempted a 30 yard field goal and succeeded. Cleveland 16, Santa Cruz 10
(3Q: 02:33) Rickey Welbourn kicked off 69 yards from the SCU30. Toby Broderick returned the ball 35 yards to the CLE36. Tackled by Darnell Chandler.
Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CLE36 (3Q: 02:14) C.J. Woodson ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by Unknown.
Cleveland: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-CLE37 (3Q: 01:38) C.J. Woodson ran a draw inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Brady Heyward.
Cleveland: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-CLE38 (3Q: 00:56) Bucky Atkins pass completed to WR Mo Baines for 23 yards. Tackled by S Norbert Garner, assisted by CB Brian Lauvray. Baines gained 1 yard after the catch.
Cleveland: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SCU39 (3Q: 00:28) Bucky Atkins pass completed to TE Corwin Farley for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Omar Finney. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Start of fourth quarter.
Cleveland: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-6-SCU35 (4Q: 15:00) C.J. Woodson ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Brady Heyward, assisted by ILB T.J. Newsome.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Jenson is blitzing.
3-4-SCU33 (4Q: 14:31) Bucky Atkins pass completed to TE Corwin Farley for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Brian Lauvray.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Jenson is blitzing.
1-10-SCU25 (4Q: 13:45) Bucky Atkins scrambled for 1 yard. Tackled by S Brant Kasper.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-SCU24 (4Q: 13:04) Bucky Atkins pass completed to WR Mo Baines for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB T.J. Newsome, assisted by Unknown. PENALTY: Santa Cruz was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
Cleveland: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-9-SCU09 (4Q: 12:56) Bucky Atkins pass completed to WR C.J. Ipock for 9 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Cleveland 22, Santa Cruz 10
(4Q: 12:56) Extra point by Shawn Stagg was good. Cleveland 23, Santa Cruz 10
(4Q: 12:45) Shawn Stagg kicked off 76 yards from the CLE30. Touchback.
Santa Cruz: Pro 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-SCU20 (4Q: 12:45) Blaine Barrett pass completed to TE Sammie Schrimper for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Norm Ramirez. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
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.
1-10-SCU30 (4Q: 12:07) Blaine Barrett pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Barry Reeves. OLB Emmitt James defended the pass.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-SCU30 (4Q: 11:55) Richard Drenik ran inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Lawrence Campana.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. James is blitzing.
3-14-SCU26 (4Q: 11:31) Blaine Barrett sacked by OLB Emmitt James for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Vince Katz.
4-21-SCU19 (4Q: 10:45) Rodney Rutherford punted and it was blocked by Casey England. CLE Norm Ramirez recovered the ball at the SCU01 and returned the ball 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN! Cleveland 29, Santa Cruz 10
(4Q: 10:45) Extra point by Shawn Stagg was good. Cleveland 30, Santa Cruz 10
(4Q: 10:32) Shawn Stagg kicked off 62 yards from the CLE30. Billy Joe Tanner returned the ball 19 yards to the SCU27. Tackled by Jason Kegley.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back 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.
1-10-SCU27 (4Q: 09:55) Jimmy Davis ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Alex Wilcox, assisted by OLB Emmitt James.
Santa Cruz: Strong 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.
2-7-SCU30 (4Q: 09:25) Richard Drenik ran inside the left guard for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Blaine Holdman. Key block delivered by Unknown.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-SCU40 (4Q: 09:00) Blaine Barrett pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darrell McWilliams. CB Alex Wilcox defended the pass.
Santa Cruz: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Green is blitzing.
2-10-SCU40 (4Q: 08:48) Blaine Barrett pass completed to WR Barry Reeves for 16 yards. Tackled by S Richie Hammond. Reeves gained 2 yards after the catch.
Santa Cruz: Pro 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. Fulcher is blitzing.
1-10-CLE44 (4Q: 08:16) PENALTY: Santa Cruz was called for a False Start.
Santa Cruz: I 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.
1-15-CLE49 (4Q: 08:07) Jimmy Davis ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Kenyon Brock. Key block delivered by Tommie Rayburn.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-CLE42 (4Q: 07:34) Richard Drenik ran outside the right tackle for 23 yards. Tackled by CB Alex Wilcox. Key block delivered by Patrick Peterson.
Santa Cruz: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CLE19 (4Q: 06:48) Blaine Barrett pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Barry Reeves. DT Omar Womer hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
Santa Cruz: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Glaze is blitzing.
2-10-CLE19 (4Q: 06:41) Richard Drenik ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Omar Womer, assisted by S Amos Gillespie.
Santa Cruz: Five-Receiver Spread 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.
3-7-CLE16 (4Q: 06:12) Blaine Barrett pass completed to WR C.J. Baxter for 16 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Baxter gained 7 yards after the catch. Cleveland 30, Santa Cruz 16
(4Q: 06:12) Extra point by Rickey Welbourn was good. Cleveland 30, Santa Cruz 17
(4Q: 06:02) Rickey Welbourn kicked off 72 yards from the SCU30. Touchback.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Jenson and Unknown are blitzing.
1-10-CLE20 (4Q: 06:02) C.J. Woodson ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by Unknown, assisted by S Norbert Garner.
Cleveland: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Jenson is blitzing.
2-9-CLE21 (4Q: 05:15) C.J. Woodson ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Derek Artis.
Cleveland: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-CLE22 (4Q: 04:28) Toby Broderick ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Byron Sanders.
4-4-CLE26 (4Q: 03:42) Jack Johnston punted 48 yards. The ball was downed at the SCU26.
Santa Cruz: Pro 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-SCU26 (4Q: 03:34) Blaine Barrett pass completed to TE Sammie Schrimper for 19 yards. Tackled by S Amos Gillespie, assisted by CB Alex Wilcox. Schrimper gained 14 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Fulcher and Nicholson are blitzing.
1-10-SCU45 (4Q: 03:17) Blaine Barrett pass completed to WR Billy Joe Tanner for 4 yards. Tackled by S Amos Gillespie.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Fulcher is blitzing.
2-6-SCU49 (4Q: 02:56) Blaine Barrett sacked by DE Heath Harvey and DT Blaine Holdman for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Linwood Donaldson.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-14-SCU41 (4Q: 02:36) Blaine Barrett pass completed to WR Billy Joe Tanner for 24 yards. Tackled by OLB Kenyon Brock. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Tanner gained 6 yards after the catch.
Santa Cruz: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CLE35 (4Q: 02:16) Blaine Barrett pass completed to WR Darrell McWilliams for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Alex Wilcox. McWilliams gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CLE23 (4Q: 02:00) Blaine Barrett scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeffrey Nicholson.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-6-CLE19 (4Q: 01:40) Blaine Barrett pass was intended for TE Sammie Schrimper and was intercepted by OLB Emmitt James at the CLE01. The interception was returned 1 yard. Tackled by Barry Reeves.
Cleveland: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CLE02 (4Q: 01:32) J.B. Schwartz ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Norbert Garner, assisted by S Brant Kasper.
Santa Cruz called a time out.
Cleveland: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-7-CLE05 (4Q: 01:23) J.B. Schwartz ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by Unknown, assisted by DT Shaun Bark.
Santa Cruz called a time out.
Cleveland: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-5-CLE07 (4Q: 01:15) Bucky Atkins pass completed to WR Blind Leads Blind Bullock for 10 yards. Tackled by Unknown. Bullock gained 7 yards after the catch.
Santa Cruz called a time out.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CLE17 (4Q: 01:03) Jason Kegley ran a trap outside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Julio Emmons.
Cleveland: 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.
2-9-CLE18 (4Q: 00:16) Bucky Atkins dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Final Score: Cleveland Flats 30, Santa Cruz Privateers 17