GREELEY, CO – OCTOBER 09:Northern Colorado linebacker Jace Bobo (11) brings down Eastern Washington running back Dennis Merritt (6) but gets a facemask penalty during the first half of the Northern Colorado Bears homecoming football game against the Eastern Washington Eagles at Nottingham Field at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley Oct. 9, 2021. The Eagles lead the Bears 43-10 at the half. (Alex McIntyre/Staff Photographer)
GREELEY, CO – OCTOBER 09:Vincent Jackson’s #81 jersey is retired during the first half of the Northern Colorado Bears homecoming football game against the Eastern Washington Eagles at Nottingham Field at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley Oct. 9, 2021. The Eagles lead the Bears 43-10 at the half. (Alex McIntyre/Staff Photographer)
GREELEY, CO – OCTOBER 09:Vincent Jackson and his family are honored during a media time out during the first half of the Northern Colorado Bears homecoming football game against the Eastern Washington Eagles at Nottingham Field at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley Oct. 9, 2021. The Eagles lead the Bears 43-10 at the half. (Alex McIntyre/Staff Photographer)
GREELEY, CO – OCTOBER 09:Eastern Washington tight end Dylan Ingram (86) runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of the Northern Colorado Bears homecoming football game against the Eastern Washington Eagles at Nottingham Field at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley Oct. 9, 2021. The Eagles lead the Bears 43-10 at the half. (Alex McIntyre/Staff Photographer)
GREELEY, CO – OCTOBER 09:Northern Colorado wide receiver Sam Flowers (1) grabs the ball before returning a kickoff during the first half of the Northern Colorado Bears homecoming football game against the Eastern Washington Eagles at Nottingham Field at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley Oct. 9, 2021. The Eagles lead the Bears 43-10 at the half. (Alex McIntyre/Staff Photographer)
GREELEY, CO – OCTOBER 09:Northern Colorado quarterback Dylan McCaffrey (12) pitches the ball to Northern Colorado defensive back Brandon Belgrave (30) during the first half of the Northern Colorado Bears homecoming football game against the Eastern Washington Eagles at Nottingham Field at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley Oct. 9, 2021. The Eagles lead the Bears 43-10 at the half. (Alex McIntyre/Staff Photographer)
GREELEY, CO – OCTOBER 09:Eastern Washington wide receiver Efton Chism III (89) makes a diving catch during the first half of the Northern Colorado Bears homecoming football game against the Eastern Washington Eagles at Nottingham Field at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley Oct. 9, 2021. The Eagles lead the Bears 43-10 at the half. (Alex McIntyre/Staff Photographer)
GREELEY, CO – OCTOBER 09:Eastern Washington quarterback Eric Barriere (3) receives the snap during the first half of the Northern Colorado Bears homecoming football game against the Eastern Washington Eagles at Nottingham Field at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley Oct. 9, 2021. The Eagles lead the Bears 43-10 at the half. (Alex McIntyre/Staff Photographer)
GREELEY, CO – OCTOBER 09:Eastern Washington running back Dennis Merritt (6) dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of the Northern Colorado Bears homecoming football game against the Eastern Washington Eagles at Nottingham Field at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley Oct. 9, 2021. The Eagles lead the Bears 43-10 at the half. (Alex McIntyre/Staff Photographer)
GREELEY, CO – OCTOBER 09:Eastern Washington defensive back Calin Criner (4) runs into the end zone on a pick 6 during the first half of the Northern Colorado Bears homecoming football game against the Eastern Washington Eagles at Nottingham Field at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley Oct. 9, 2021. The Eagles lead the Bears 43-10 at the half. (Alex McIntyre/Staff Photographer)
GREELEY, CO – OCTOBER 09:Northern Colorado quarterback Dylan McCaffrey (12) runs on a keeper during the first half of the Northern Colorado Bears homecoming football game against the Eastern Washington Eagles at Nottingham Field at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley Oct. 9, 2021. The Eagles lead the Bears 43-10 at the half. (Alex McIntyre/Staff Photographer)
GREELEY, CO – OCTOBER 09:Northern Colorado quarterback Dylan McCaffrey (12) launches a pass intended for Northern Colorado wide receiver Kassidy Woods (9) but it falls incomplete during the first half of the Northern Colorado Bears homecoming football game against the Eastern Washington Eagles at Nottingham Field at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley Oct. 9, 2021. The Eagles lead the Bears 43-10 at the half. (Alex McIntyre/Staff Photographer)
GREELEY, CO – OCTOBER 09:Northern Colorado kicker/punter Ben Raybon (96) launches a successful 49-yard field goal during the first half of the Northern Colorado Bears homecoming football game against the Eastern Washington Eagles at Nottingham Field at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley Oct. 9, 2021. The Eagles lead the Bears 43-10 at the half. (Alex McIntyre/Staff Photographer)
GREELEY, CO – OCTOBER 09:Eastern Washington tight end Blake Gobel (82) leaps to make a catch in the end zone for a touchdown under pressure from Northern Colorado defensive back Jerone Jackson (0) during the first half of the Northern Colorado Bears homecoming football game against the Eastern Washington Eagles at Nottingham Field at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley Oct. 9, 2021. The Eagles lead the Bears 43-10 at the half. (Alex McIntyre/Staff Photographer)
GREELEY, CO – OCTOBER 09:Northern Colorado wide receiver Sam Flowers (1) returns a kickoff during the first half of the Northern Colorado Bears homecoming football game against the Eastern Washington Eagles at Nottingham Field at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley Oct. 9, 2021. The Eagles lead the Bears 43-10 at the half. (Alex McIntyre/Staff Photographer)
GREELEY, CO – OCTOBER 09:Northern Colorado wide receiver Sam Flowers (1) returns a kickoff during the first half of the Northern Colorado Bears homecoming football game against the Eastern Washington Eagles at Nottingham Field at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley Oct. 9, 2021. The Eagles lead the Bears 43-10 at the half. (Alex McIntyre/Staff Photographer)
GREELEY, CO – OCTOBER 09:Cheerleaders hype the crowd during the first half of the Northern Colorado Bears homecoming football game against the Eastern Washington Eagles at Nottingham Field at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley Oct. 9, 2021. The Eagles lead the Bears 43-10 at the half. (Alex McIntyre/Staff Photographer)
GREELEY, CO – OCTOBER 09:The crowd watches during the first half of the Northern Colorado Bears homecoming football game against the Eastern Washington Eagles at Nottingham Field at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley Oct. 9, 2021. The Eagles lead the Bears 43-10 at the half. (Alex McIntyre/Staff Photographer)
GREELEY, CO – OCTOBER 09:Cheerleaders cheer during the first half of the Northern Colorado Bears homecoming football game against the Eastern Washington Eagles at Nottingham Field at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley Oct. 9, 2021. The Eagles lead the Bears 43-10 at the half. (Alex McIntyre/Staff Photographer)
GREELEY, CO – OCTOBER 09:Northern Colorado wide receiver Sam Flowers (1) returns a kickoff during the first half of the Northern Colorado Bears homecoming football game against the Eastern Washington Eagles at Nottingham Field at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley Oct. 9, 2021. The Eagles lead the Bears 43-10 at the half. (Alex McIntyre/Staff Photographer)
GREELEY, CO – OCTOBER 09:Northern Colorado wide receiver Sam Flowers (1) returns a kickoff during the first half of the Northern Colorado Bears homecoming football game against the Eastern Washington Eagles at Nottingham Field at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley Oct. 9, 2021. The Eagles lead the Bears 43-10 at the half. (Alex McIntyre/Staff Photographer)
GREELEY, CO – OCTOBER 09:Northern Colorado defensive lineman Eddie Gonzales III (7) brings down Eastern Washington running back Dennis Merritt (6) during the first half of the Northern Colorado Bears homecoming football game against the Eastern Washington Eagles at Nottingham Field at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley Oct. 9, 2021. The Eagles lead the Bears 43-10 at the half. (Alex McIntyre/Staff Photographer)
GREELEY, CO – OCTOBER 09:Eastern Washington running back Dennis Merritt (6) leaps into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of the Northern Colorado Bears homecoming football game against the Eastern Washington Eagles at Nottingham Field at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley Oct. 9, 2021. The Eagles lead the Bears 43-10 at the half. (Alex McIntyre/Staff Photographer)
GREELEY, CO – OCTOBER 09:Northern Colorado defensive back Brandon Belgrave (30) runs as Eastern Washington linebacker Jack Sendelbach (8) closes in during the first half of the Northern Colorado Bears homecoming football game against the Eastern Washington Eagles at Nottingham Field at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley Oct. 9, 2021. The Eagles lead the Bears 43-10 at the half. (Alex McIntyre/Staff Photographer)
GREELEY, CO – OCTOBER 09:Northern Colorado running back Tru Wilson (8) receives a lateral pass from Northern Colorado wide receiver Dylan Thomas (11) after Thomas made a catch himself during the first half of the Northern Colorado Bears homecoming football game against the Eastern Washington Eagles at Nottingham Field at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley Oct. 9, 2021. The Eagles lead the Bears 43-10 at the half. (Alex McIntyre/Staff Photographer)
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Northern Colorado head coach Ed McCaffrey looks over his team during a time out during the first half of the Northern Colorado Bears homecoming football game against the Eastern Washington Eagles at Nottingham Field at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley Oct. 9, 2021. The Eagles lead the Bears 43-10 at the half.
GREELEY, CO – OCTOBER 09:Northern Colorado quarterback Dylan McCaffrey (12) runs in for a touchdown during the first half of the Northern Colorado Bears homecoming football game against the Eastern Washington Eagles at Nottingham Field at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley Oct. 9, 2021. The Eagles lead the Bears 43-10 at the half. (Alex McIntyre/Staff Photographer)
GREELEY, CO – OCTOBER 09:Northern Colorado quarterback Dylan McCaffrey (12) runs in for a touchdown during the first half of the Northern Colorado Bears homecoming football game against the Eastern Washington Eagles at Nottingham Field at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley Oct. 9, 2021. The Eagles lead the Bears 43-10 at the half. (Alex McIntyre/Staff Photographer)
GREELEY, CO – OCTOBER 09:Eastern Washington wide receiver Jakobie James (17) makes a catch during the second half of the Northern Colorado Bears homecoming football game against the Eastern Washington Eagles at Nottingham Field at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley Oct. 9, 2021. The Eagles defeated the Bears 63-17. (Alex McIntyre/Staff Photographer)
GREELEY, CO – OCTOBER 09:Northern Colorado linebacker Jace Bobo (11) sacks Eastern Washington quarterback Eric Barriere (3) during the second half of the Northern Colorado Bears homecoming football game against the Eastern Washington Eagles at Nottingham Field at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley Oct. 9, 2021. The Eagles defeated the Bears 63-17. (Alex McIntyre/Staff Photographer)
GREELEY, CO – OCTOBER 09:Northern Colorado linebacker Jace Bobo (11) sacks Eastern Washington quarterback Eric Barriere (3) during the second half of the Northern Colorado Bears homecoming football game against the Eastern Washington Eagles at Nottingham Field at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley Oct. 9, 2021. The Eagles defeated the Bears 63-17. (Alex McIntyre/Staff Photographer)
GREELEY, CO – OCTOBER 09:Eastern Washington wide receiver Efton Chism III (89) slips away from Northern Colorado linebacker Jace Bobo (11) during the second half of the Northern Colorado Bears homecoming football game against the Eastern Washington Eagles at Nottingham Field at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley Oct. 9, 2021. The Eagles defeated the Bears 63-17. (Alex McIntyre/Staff Photographer)
GREELEY, CO – OCTOBER 09:Eastern Washington kicker/punter Seth Harrison (83) kicks a field goal as Northern Colorado defensive back Greg Laday (2) tries to block it during the second half of the Northern Colorado Bears homecoming football game against the Eastern Washington Eagles at Nottingham Field at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley Oct. 9, 2021. The Eagles defeated the Bears 63-17. (Alex McIntyre/Staff Photographer)
GREELEY, CO – OCTOBER 09:The ball bounces out of Northern Colorado defensive back Nick Ciccio (29)’s hands on a kick return during the second half of the Northern Colorado Bears homecoming football game against the Eastern Washington Eagles at Nottingham Field at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley Oct. 9, 2021. The Eagles defeated the Bears 63-17. (Alex McIntyre/Staff Photographer)
GREELEY, CO – OCTOBER 09:Northern Colorado wide receiver Jaren Mitchell (13) runs during the second half of the Northern Colorado Bears homecoming football game against the Eastern Washington Eagles at Nottingham Field at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley Oct. 9, 2021. The Eagles defeated the Bears 63-17. (Alex McIntyre/Staff Photographer)
GREELEY, CO – OCTOBER 09:Northern Colorado quarterback Dylan McCaffrey (12) receives the snap as Northern Colorado running back Jullen Ison (4) runs behind him during the second half of the Northern Colorado Bears homecoming football game against the Eastern Washington Eagles at Nottingham Field at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley Oct. 9, 2021. The Eagles defeated the Bears 63-17. (Alex McIntyre/Staff Photographer)
GREELEY, CO – OCTOBER 09:Northern Colorado quarterback Dylan McCaffrey (12) throws a pass during the second half of the Northern Colorado Bears homecoming football game against the Eastern Washington Eagles at Nottingham Field at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley Oct. 9, 2021. The Eagles defeated the Bears 63-17. (Alex McIntyre/Staff Photographer)
GREELEY, CO – OCTOBER 09:Northern Colorado wide receiver Sam Flowers (1) makes a catch but it is called back by a penalty during the second half of the Northern Colorado Bears homecoming football game against the Eastern Washington Eagles at Nottingham Field at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley Oct. 9, 2021. The Eagles defeated the Bears 63-17. (Alex McIntyre/Staff Photographer)
GREELEY, CO – OCTOBER 09:Eastern Washington wide receiver Andrew Boston (9) runs into the end zone for a touchdown ahead of Northern Colorado defensive back Aaron Harris (3) during the second half of the Northern Colorado Bears homecoming football game against the Eastern Washington Eagles at Nottingham Field at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley Oct. 9, 2021. The Eagles defeated the Bears 63-17. (Alex McIntyre/Staff Photographer)
GREELEY, CO – OCTOBER 09:Northern Colorado wide receiver Jaren Mitchell (13) runs after making a catch during the second half of the Northern Colorado Bears homecoming football game against the Eastern Washington Eagles at Nottingham Field at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley Oct. 9, 2021. The Eagles defeated the Bears 63-17. (Alex McIntyre/Staff Photographer)
GREELEY, CO – OCTOBER 09:Northern Colorado running back Tru Wilson (8) runs during the second half of the Northern Colorado Bears homecoming football game against the Eastern Washington Eagles at Nottingham Field at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley Oct. 9, 2021. The Eagles defeated the Bears 63-17. (Alex McIntyre/Staff Photographer)
GREELEY, CO – OCTOBER 09:Northern Colorado linebacker Hadyn Steffens (31) brings down Eastern Washington running back Dennis Merritt (6) during the second half of the Northern Colorado Bears homecoming football game against the Eastern Washington Eagles at Nottingham Field at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley Oct. 9, 2021. The Eagles defeated the Bears 63-17. (Alex McIntyre/Staff Photographer)
GREELEY, CO – OCTOBER 09:Northern Colorado linebacker Hadyn Steffens (31) brings down Eastern Washington running back Dennis Merritt (6) during the second half of the Northern Colorado Bears homecoming football game against the Eastern Washington Eagles at Nottingham Field at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley Oct. 9, 2021. The Eagles defeated the Bears 63-17. (Alex McIntyre/Staff Photographer)
GREELEY, CO – OCTOBER 09:Northern Colorado linebacker Jacob Stanton (56) stops Eastern Washington running back Tuna Altahir (32) during the second half of the Northern Colorado Bears homecoming football game against the Eastern Washington Eagles at Nottingham Field at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley Oct. 9, 2021. The Eagles defeated the Bears 63-17. (Alex McIntyre/Staff Photographer)
GREELEY, CO – OCTOBER 09:Northern Colorado defensive back Makhi Johnson (37) tries to bring down Eastern Washington running back Tuna Altahir (32) but can’t quite make the tackle before Altahir scores a touchdown during the second half of the Northern Colorado Bears homecoming football game against the Eastern Washington Eagles at Nottingham Field at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley Oct. 9, 2021. The Eagles defeated the Bears 63-17. (Alex McIntyre/Staff Photographer)
GREELEY, CO – OCTOBER 09:Northern Colorado defensive back Makhi Johnson (37) tries to bring down Eastern Washington running back Tuna Altahir (32) but can’t quite make the tackle before Altahir scores a touchdown during the second half of the Northern Colorado Bears homecoming football game against the Eastern Washington Eagles at Nottingham Field at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley Oct. 9, 2021. The Eagles defeated the Bears 63-17. (Alex McIntyre/Staff Photographer)
GREELEY, CO – OCTOBER 09:Eastern Washington kicker/punter Seth Harrison (83) kicks an extra point during the second half of the Northern Colorado Bears homecoming football game against the Eastern Washington Eagles at Nottingham Field at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley Oct. 9, 2021. The Eagles defeated the Bears 63-17. (Alex McIntyre/Staff Photographer)
GREELEY, CO – OCTOBER 09:Northern Colorado quarterback Conner Martin (5) looks to make a handoff to Northern Colorado running back Jullen Ison (4) during the second half of the Northern Colorado Bears homecoming football game against the Eastern Washington Eagles at Nottingham Field at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley Oct. 9, 2021. The Eagles defeated the Bears 63-17. (Alex McIntyre/Staff Photographer)
GREELEY, CO – OCTOBER 09:Northern Colorado running back Jullen Ison (4) dives for yardage during the second half of the Northern Colorado Bears homecoming football game against the Eastern Washington Eagles at Nottingham Field at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley Oct. 9, 2021. The Eagles defeated the Bears 63-17. (Alex McIntyre/Staff Photographer)
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GREELEY, CO – OCTOBER 09:Northern Colorado linebacker Jace Bobo (11) brings down Eastern Washington running back Dennis Merritt (6) but gets a facemask penalty during the first half of the Northern Colorado Bears homecoming football game against the Eastern Washington Eagles at Nottingham Field at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley Oct. 9, 2021. The Eagles lead the Bears 43-10 at the half. (Alex McIntyre/Staff Photographer)