The game started about as well as the University of Northern Colorado could’ve hoped Saturday against nationally ranked UC Davis.

The No. 6-ranked Aggies came to Greeley without their starting quarterback, a Big Sky Conference offensive force in redshirt freshman Caden Pinnick.

UNC, though, couldn’t convert points on a strong opening drive, which seemed to switch some momentum, and a late-game rally never materialized in a 27-16 loss at Nottingham Field in Greeley.

The loss leaves UNC (3-5, 1-3 Big Sky) still searching for its first home Big Sky win under third-year coach Ed Lamb, whose team and program has made noticeable strides and progress this season.

The Bears held UC Davis (6-1, 4-0 Big Sky) to three points in the second half, but missed chances — dropped passes, special teams m

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