Week 1, 2023

Played in Champaign, IL, weather: 70 degrees, fair, 4 mph wind.
Champaign won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Jimmy O'Neill kicked off 64 yards from the DEN30. Gary Zytniak returned the ball 20 yards to the CHM26. Tackled by Roger Guarino.
Champaign: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHM26 (1Q: 14:42) Zack Horn sacked by DT Bruce Peterson for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Ed Briggs.
Champaign: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-14-CHM22 (1Q: 14:05) Lil Big Horn pass completed to RB Marshall Gordon for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Cary Chustz. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Champaign: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-CHM29 (1Q: 13:21) Zack Horn pass completed to WR C.J. Emmons for 11 yards. Tackled by S Matthew Erwin, assisted by CB Rufus DeWoody. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Champaign: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CHM40 (1Q: 12:41) Lil Big Horn pass completed to TE Ross Deskins for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Sam Hastings, assisted by S Reuben Reese.
Champaign: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-2-CHM48 (1Q: 12:02) Zack Horn kept the ball, running outside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Mario Cochrane, assisted by DT Bruce Peterson. Key block delivered by Mitch Howe.
Champaign: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN42 (1Q: 11:39) Marshall Gordon ran around right end for 25 yards. Tackled by OLB Tom Marzano. Key block delivered by Mitch Howe. Howe ran over Rico Byrum to set up the play.
Champaign: I 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. Marzano and Kohl are blitzing.
1-10-DEN17 (1Q: 11:12) Zack Horn pass completed to WR Leslie Counts for 17 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Counts gained 7 yards after the catch. Champaign 6, Denver 0
(1Q: 11:12) Extra point by Brenden Winslett was good. Champaign 7, Denver 0
(1Q: 11:04) Brenden Winslett kicked off 57 yards from the CHM30. Quinn Baxter returned the ball 31 yards to the DEN44. Tackled by Rod Rockett.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN44 (1Q: 10:37) Quinn Baxter ran around right end for -5 yards. Tackled by OLB Tom Meier, assisted by S Andre Gomez.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-15-DEN39 (1Q: 10:05) Cory Sanders scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Jimmie Fuller.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-DEN43 (1Q: 09:31) Cory Sanders pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Lincoln Jacobs. DE Walt Borders hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-11-DEN43 (1Q: 09:21) Harry Landry punted 55 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the CHM02.
Champaign: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHM02 (1Q: 09:11) Lil Big Horn pass completed to TE Ross Deskins for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Cary Chustz. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Champaign: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-7-CHM05 (1Q: 08:44) Marshall Gordon ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB J.T. Brandon.
Champaign: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-4-CHM08 (1Q: 08:17) Zack Horn pass completed to WR Leslie Counts for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Sam Hastings. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Champaign: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHM17 (1Q: 07:41) Lil Big Horn pass completed to RB Marshall Gordon for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Eric Staple, assisted by OLB Lee Fountaine.
Champaign: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-CHM24 (1Q: 06:53) Marshall Gordon ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Nolan Grunow.
Champaign: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Marzano is blitzing.
3-1-CHM26 (1Q: 06:17) Marshall Gordon ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Bruce Peterson. Key block delivered by R.J. Oliver.
Champaign: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHM33 (1Q: 05:48) Zack Horn pass completed to WR Bennie Sandlin for 17 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Reuben Reese. Sandlin gained 1 yard after the catch.
Champaign: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Fountaine, Kohl and Chustz are blitzing.
1-10-CHM50 (1Q: 05:02) Zack Horn pass completed to TE Paul Prior for 21 yards. Tackled by CB Rufus DeWoody, assisted by CB Sam Hastings.
Champaign: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN29 (1Q: 04:22) Marshall Gordon ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Matthew Erwin, assisted by DT Nolan Grunow.
Champaign: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-DEN26 (1Q: 03:53) Lil Big Horn scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Mario Cochrane.
Champaign: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-DEN23 (1Q: 03:15) Zack Horn pass completed to RB Marshall Gordon for 7 yards. Tackled by S Matthew Erwin. Gordon gained 3 yards after the catch.
Champaign: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN16 (1Q: 02:39) Zack Horn pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Ross Deskins. ILB C.J. Kohl blocked the pass.
Champaign: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-DEN16 (1Q: 02:32) Zack Horn pass completed to WR Bennie Sandlin for 11 yards. Tackled by S Roman Coffey.
Champaign: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-5-DEN05 (1Q: 01:57) Zack Horn pass completed to WR Bennie Sandlin for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Champaign 13, Denver 0
(1Q: 01:57) Extra point by Brenden Winslett was good. Champaign 14, Denver 0
(1Q: 01:51) Brenden Winslett kicked off 73 yards from the CHM30. Quinn Baxter returned the ball 34 yards to the DEN31. Tackled by Al Lynch.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN31 (1Q: 01:15) Cory Sanders pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Les Cortez. DE Walt Borders blocked the pass.
Denver: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-DEN31 (1Q: 01:06) Cory Sanders scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Jared Shimada and assisted by OLB Marty Stephens.
Denver: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-DEN35 (1Q: 00:36) PENALTY: Denver was called for a False Start.
Denver: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-DEN30 (1Q: 00:32) Cory Sanders pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Cornelius Alkateeb. OLB Tom Meier hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-11-DEN30 (1Q: 00:22) Harry Landry punted 51 yards. Todd Davidson returned the kick 11 yards to the CHM30. Tackled by Daryl Lugar.
Champaign: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Marzano is blitzing.
1-10-CHM30 (1Q: 00:14) Zack Horn pass completed to WR Leslie Counts for 31 yards. Tackled by S Rico Byrum. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Counts gained 14 yards after the catch. Champaign's Jamie Hatcher was hurt on the play.
Start of second quarter.
Champaign: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN39 (2Q: 15:00) Zack Horn pass completed to TE Ross Deskins for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Cary Chustz, assisted by OLB Lee Fountaine. Deskins gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Champaign: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN25 (2Q: 14:13) PENALTY: Champaign was called for a False Start.
Champaign: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Peterson is blitzing.
1-15-DEN30 (2Q: 14:08) Marshall Gordon ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Reuben Reese.
Champaign: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Marzano is blitzing.
2-14-DEN29 (2Q: 13:22) Lil Big Horn pass completed to FB Stan Harden for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Rufus DeWoody, assisted by CB Mario Cochrane.
Champaign: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-DEN23 (2Q: 12:38) Zack Horn scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB C.J. Kohl.
Champaign: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN15 (2Q: 12:09) Zack Horn pass completed to TE Paul Prior for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Eric Staple. Prior gained 4 yards after the catch.
Champaign: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Fountaine is blitzing.
1-5-DEN05 (2Q: 11:37) Spencer Thomer ran a trap outside the left tackle for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Irv Williamson. Champaign 20, Denver 0
(2Q: 11:37) Extra point by Brenden Winslett was good. Champaign 21, Denver 0
(2Q: 11:31) Brenden Winslett kicked off 75 yards from the CHM30. Touchback.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN20 (2Q: 11:31) Cory Sanders pass completed to TE Les Cortez for 15 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Jimmie Fuller. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN35 (2Q: 11:02) Roger Guarino ran around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Jared Shimada, assisted by DE Ben Banks. Key block delivered by Wendell Bleeck.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-1-DEN44 (2Q: 10:35) Cory Sanders scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Tom Meier.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHM50 (2Q: 09:53) Cory Sanders pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Terrance Jarrard. DE Walt Borders hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Champaign was called for Defensive Holding.
Denver: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHM45 (2Q: 09:44) Cory Sanders pass was dropped by WR Lincoln Jacobs. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-CHM45 (2Q: 09:34) Cory Sanders scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by S Jeff Marion.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-CHM41 (2Q: 08:49) Cory Sanders pass completed to WR Lincoln Jacobs for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Gary Zytniak, assisted by CB Jimmie Fuller. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHM28 (2Q: 08:11) Quinn Baxter ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Jared Shimada. PENALTY: Denver was called for an Illegal Formation.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-15-CHM33 (2Q: 08:01) Cory Sanders pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Lincoln Jacobs. DE Ben Banks blocked the pass.
Denver: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-15-CHM33 (2Q: 07:54) Cory Sanders sacked by DE Walt Borders for a loss of 6 yards. Borders simply blew through Bob Kelley to reach the quarterback and knock him down.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-21-CHM39 (2Q: 07:06) Cory Sanders pass was dropped by WR Terrance Jarrard. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-21-CHM39 (2Q: 06:55) Harry Landry punted 34 yards. The ball was downed at the CHM05.
Champaign: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Marzano is blitzing.
1-10-CHM05 (2Q: 06:46) Zack Horn pass completed to WR C.J. Emmons for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Rufus DeWoody.
Champaign: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHM27 (2Q: 06:04) Zack Horn pass completed to TE Paul Prior for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Tom Marzano, assisted by S Rico Byrum. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Champaign: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, 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-CHM37 (2Q: 05:40) Zack Horn pass was dropped by WR C.J. Emmons.
Champaign: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-CHM37 (2Q: 05:34) Marshall Gordon ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB C.J. Kohl.
Champaign: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, 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. Reese is blitzing.
3-11-CHM36 (2Q: 04:57) Zack Horn sacked by S Reuben Reese for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by R.J. Oliver.
4-18-CHM29 (2Q: 04:11) Jerald Franklin punted 49 yards. The ball was downed at the DEN22.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN22 (2Q: 04:03) Quinn Baxter ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Gary Zytniak. Key block delivered by Ian Anthony.
Denver: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-DEN29 (2Q: 03:23) Cory Sanders pass completed to RB Quinn Baxter for 16 yards. Tackled by S Jeff Marion. Baxter gained 9 yards after the catch.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN45 (2Q: 03:05) Cory Sanders pass completed to WR Lincoln Jacobs for 28 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Tom Meier. Jacobs gained 18 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Denver was called for Illegal Motion.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-15-DEN40 (2Q: 02:48) Cory Sanders pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Howie Greene. DE Ben Banks simply tossed Leland Conlan aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-15-DEN40 (2Q: 02:38) Cory Sanders pass completed to WR Daryl Lugar for 29 yards. Tackled by OLB Rico Cote. Lugar gained 15 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHM31 (2Q: 02:20) Cory Sanders scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Carlos Hines and assisted by CB Al Lynch.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-CHM28 (2Q: 02:02) Cory Sanders scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Al Lynch.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHM21 (2Q: 01:53) Cory Sanders pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Lincoln Jacobs. OLB Tom Meier defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. PENALTY: Champaign was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHM11 (2Q: 01:44) Cory Sanders pass completed to WR Howie Greene for 11 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw into double coverage. Champaign 21, Denver 6
(2Q: 01:44) Extra point by Jimmy O'Neill was good. Champaign 21, Denver 7
(2Q: 01:33) Jimmy O'Neill kicked off 48 yards from the DEN30. Gary Zytniak returned the ball 27 yards to the CHM49. Tackled by Daryl Lugar.
Champaign: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHM49 (2Q: 01:24) Lil Big Horn pass completed to TE Ross Deskins for 19 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Mario Cochrane. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Deskins gained 9 yards after the catch.
Champaign: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-DEN32 (2Q: 01:14) Marshall Gordon ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Rico Byrum.
Champaign: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Kohl is blitzing.
2-6-DEN28 (2Q: 00:58) Lil Big Horn pass completed to WR World Emmons for 28 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Champaign 27, Denver 7
(2Q: 00:58) Extra point by Brenden Winslett was good. Champaign 28, Denver 7
(2Q: 00:46) Brenden Winslett kicked off 55 yards from the CHM30. Terrance Jarrard returned the ball 34 yards to the DEN49. Tackled by Gary Zytniak.
Denver: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN49 (2Q: 00:40) Cory Sanders pass completed to WR Howie Greene for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Jared Shimada. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Denver called a time out.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHM38 (2Q: 00:28) Cory Sanders pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Lincoln Jacobs. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Single-Back formation with trips 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.
2-10-CHM38 (2Q: 00:22) Cory Sanders pass completed to WR Terrance Jarrard for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Gary Zytniak. Jarrard gained 2 yards after the catch.
Denver called a time out.
1-10-CHM26 (2Q: 00:12) Jimmy O'Neill attempted a 43 yard field goal and missed wide to the left.
Champaign: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, 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-CHM33 (2Q: 00:07) Marshall Gordon ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DE David Grillo. Key block delivered by R.J. Oliver.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Brenden Winslett kicked off 62 yards from the CHM30. Terrance Jarrard returned the ball 24 yards to the DEN32. Tackled by Stan Harden.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN32 (3Q: 14:30) Roger Guarino ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Jared Shimada.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-DEN32 (3Q: 14:09) Quinn Baxter ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Jared Shimada, assisted by DE Ben Banks.
Denver: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-DEN32 (3Q: 13:24) Cory Sanders pass completed to RB Roger Guarino for 14 yards. Tackled by S Rod Rockett. Guarino gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN46 (3Q: 12:46) Quinn Baxter ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Jeff Marion.
Denver: Weak 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-DEN46 (3Q: 12:12) Roger Guarino ran around right end for 11 yards. Tackled by DT Rich Westbrook, assisted by OLB Jared Shimada. Key block delivered by Emmitt Trepanier.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHM43 (3Q: 11:31) Cory Sanders scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by S Jeff Marion.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-CHM40 (3Q: 10:46) PENALTY: Denver was called for a False Start.
Denver: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-12-CHM45 (3Q: 10:39) Cory Sanders pass completed to WR Lincoln Jacobs for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Gary Zytniak. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Denver: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-CHM44 (3Q: 10:06) Cory Sanders pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Howie Greene. DE Walt Borders hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. Denver's Quinn Baxter was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
4-11-CHM44 (3Q: 10:00) Harry Landry punted 41 yards. The ball was downed at the CHM03.
Champaign: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHM03 (3Q: 09:50) Spencer Thomer ran a draw inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by S Rico Byrum. Key block delivered by Stan Harden.
Champaign: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-CHM09 (3Q: 09:04) Zack Horn pass completed to RB Marshall Gordon for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Sam Hastings, assisted by CB Cary Chustz. Gordon gained 1 yard after the catch.
Champaign: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CHM23 (3Q: 08:28) Zack Horn pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR C.J. Emmons. DE Michael Lincoln blocked the pass.
Champaign: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-CHM23 (3Q: 08:17) Zack Horn pass completed to FB Stan Harden for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Cary Chustz. Harden gained 4 yards after the catch.
Champaign: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Staple is blitzing.
3-5-CHM28 (3Q: 07:42) Zack Horn pass completed to TE Paul Prior for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Cary Chustz. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The ball was fumbled and recovered by DEN Matthew Erwin for 29 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Champaign 28, Denver 13
(3Q: 07:42) Extra point by Jimmy O'Neill was good. Champaign 28, Denver 14
(3Q: 07:36) Jimmy O'Neill kicked off 68 yards from the DEN30. Gary Zytniak returned the ball 21 yards to the CHM23. Tackled by Brian Parrish.
Champaign: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHM23 (3Q: 07:05) Lil Big Horn pass completed to TE Ross Deskins for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Lee Fountaine. Deskins gained 14 yards after the catch.
Champaign: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Fountaine and Kohl are blitzing.
1-10-CHM38 (3Q: 06:17) Lil Big Horn pass completed to WR Leslie Counts for 12 yards. Tackled by S Matthew Erwin. PENALTY: Champaign was called for Offensive Holding.
Champaign: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-20-CHM28 (3Q: 06:08) Marshall Gordon ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB C.J. Kohl.
Champaign: 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. Staple, Cochrane and Hastings are blitzing.
2-18-CHM30 (3Q: 05:28) Zack Horn pass fell incomplete, intended for WR C.J. Emmons. CB Mario Cochrane hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Champaign: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Peterson is blitzing.
3-18-CHM30 (3Q: 05:21) Spencer Thomer ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Glen Peterson.
4-13-CHM35 (3Q: 04:54) Jerald Franklin punted 43 yards. Quinn Baxter returned the kick 5 yards to the DEN27. Tackled by Al Lynch.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN27 (3Q: 04:45) Quinn Baxter ran around left end for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Tom Meier. Key block delivered by Les Cortez.
Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN38 (3Q: 04:17) Quinn Baxter ran around right end for 33 yards. Tackled by OLB Tom Meier. Key block delivered by Emmitt Trepanier.
Denver: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHM29 (3Q: 03:34) Roger Guarino ran inside the left tackle for 26 yards. Tackled by OLB Jared Shimada. Key block delivered by Corwin Yates. Yates ran over Carlos Hines to set up the play.
Denver: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-3-CHM03 (3Q: 02:49) Roger Guarino ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by S Andre Gomez. The ball was fumbled and recovered by DEN J.J. Gutting to the CHM04.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-CHM04 (3Q: 02:06) Quinn Baxter ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Tom Meier, assisted by S Jeff Marion.
Denver: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-CHM01 (3Q: 01:37) Roger Guarino ran around the left tackle for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Bob Kelley. Champaign 28, Denver 20
(3Q: 01:37) Extra point by Jimmy O'Neill was good. Champaign 28, Denver 21
(3Q: 01:28) Jimmy O'Neill kicked off 57 yards from the DEN30. Gary Zytniak returned the ball 21 yards to the CHM34. Tackled by Daryl Lugar.
Champaign: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHM34 (3Q: 01:02) Zack Horn pass completed to WR Leslie Counts for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB C.J. Kohl.
Champaign: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-9-CHM35 (3Q: 00:19) Zack Horn pass completed to WR C.J. Emmons for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Cary Chustz.
Start of fourth quarter.
Champaign: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-4-CHM40 (4Q: 15:00) Zack Horn pass completed to TE Ross Deskins for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Tom Marzano. Deskins gained 2 yards after the catch. Champaign's Korey Kemp was hurt on the play.
Champaign: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHM50 (4Q: 14:21) Lil Big Horn pass completed to WR C.J. Emmons for 8 yards. Tackled by S Matthew Erwin, assisted by S Rico Byrum. Emmons gained 1 yard after the catch.
Champaign: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Fountaine and Staple are blitzing.
2-2-DEN42 (4Q: 13:45) Zack Horn pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Ross Deskins. OLB Eric Staple hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: Denver was called for Offsides.
Champaign: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-DEN37 (4Q: 13:41) Marshall Gordon ran around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB C.J. Kohl, assisted by S Matthew Erwin.
Champaign: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-12-DEN39 (4Q: 13:08) Zack Horn pass completed to TE Ross Deskins for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Mario Cochrane. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Champaign: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Reese is blitzing.
3-2-DEN29 (4Q: 12:43) Zack Horn pass completed to WR Leslie Counts for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Cary Chustz, assisted by DT Bruce Peterson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Champaign: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Kohl is blitzing.
1-10-DEN24 (4Q: 12:04) Zack Horn pass completed to TE Ross Deskins for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Eric Staple.
Champaign: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-DEN19 (4Q: 11:26) Spencer Thomer ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Kelvin Ingram, assisted by OLB Eric Staple. PENALTY: Denver was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
Champaign: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Brandon is blitzing.
1-10-DEN10 (4Q: 11:17) Lil Big Horn scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB C.J. Kohl.
Champaign: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-6-DEN06 (4Q: 10:52) PENALTY: Champaign was called for a False Start.
Champaign: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Fountaine and Kohl are blitzing.
2-11-DEN11 (4Q: 10:48) Marshall Gordon ran around left end for -3 yards. Tackled by S Rico Byrum.
Champaign: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-14-DEN14 (4Q: 10:12) Zack Horn pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Leslie Counts. DE Kelvin Blades hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-14-DEN14 (4Q: 10:06) Brenden Winslett attempted a 31 yard field goal and succeeded. Champaign 31, Denver 21
(4Q: 09:59) Brenden Winslett kicked off 66 yards from the CHM30. Quinn Baxter returned the ball 34 yards to the DEN38. Tackled by Jason Vance.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN38 (4Q: 09:34) Quinn Baxter ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Tom Meier, assisted by S Rod Rockett.
Denver: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-DEN39 (4Q: 08:56) Cory Sanders pass was intended for WR Daryl Lugar and was intercepted by S Jeff Marion at the CHM34. The interception was returned 1 yard. Tackled by Daryl Lugar. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Champaign: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CHM35 (4Q: 08:45) Spencer Thomer ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB C.J. Kohl, assisted by DE Kelvin Ingram.
Champaign: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-9-CHM36 (4Q: 08:01) Zack Horn pass completed to WR Leslie Counts for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Eric Staple, assisted by CB Mario Cochrane. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Counts gained 1 yard after the catch.
Champaign: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-2-CHM43 (4Q: 07:32) Zack Horn pass completed to RB Spencer Thomer for 7 yards. Tackled by S Matthew Erwin. Thomer gained 1 yard after the catch. PENALTY: Denver was called for Illegal Contact. The penalty was declined.
Champaign: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CHM50 (4Q: 07:26) Marshall Gordon ran around right end for -5 yards. Tackled by DE David Grillo.
Champaign: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-15-CHM45 (4Q: 06:42) Zack Horn pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Leslie Counts. DE David Grillo hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Champaign: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Peterson is blitzing.
3-15-CHM45 (4Q: 06:31) PENALTY: Champaign was called for a False Start.
Champaign: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-20-CHM40 (4Q: 06:25) PENALTY: Champaign was called for a False Start.
Champaign: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Byrum is blitzing.
3-25-CHM35 (4Q: 06:18) Zack Horn pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Leslie Counts. ILB C.J. Kohl hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-25-CHM35 (4Q: 06:09) Jerald Franklin punted 47 yards. Quinn Baxter returned the kick 6 yards to the DEN24. Tackled by Rod Rockett.
Denver: 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-DEN24 (4Q: 05:59) Quinn Baxter ran inside the left guard for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Tom Meier, assisted by CB Jimmie Fuller. Key block delivered by Corwin Yates.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN38 (4Q: 05:25) Cory Sanders pass was intended for WR Howie Greene and was intercepted by CB Carlos Hines at the CHM40. The interception was returned 36 yards. Tackled by Howie Greene. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Champaign: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN24 (4Q: 05:14) Marshall Gordon ran around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by S Matthew Erwin. Key block delivered by Clay Ramsey.
Champaign: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-1-DEN15 (4Q: 04:27) Marshall Gordon ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Lee Fountaine, assisted by DT Bruce Peterson. Key block delivered by R.J. Oliver.
Champaign: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Staple is blitzing.
1-10-DEN14 (4Q: 03:41) Spencer Thomer ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Bruce Peterson, assisted by ILB C.J. Kohl.
Champaign: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-7-DEN11 (4Q: 02:55) Marshall Gordon ran around left end for 11 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Irv Williamson. Champaign 37, Denver 21
(4Q: 02:55) Extra point by Brenden Winslett was good. Champaign 38, Denver 21
(4Q: 02:46) Brenden Winslett kicked off 67 yards from the CHM30. Quinn Baxter returned the ball 28 yards to the DEN31. Tackled by Rod Rockett.
Denver: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN31 (4Q: 02:39) Bryce Watkins pass completed to WR Terrance Jarrard for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Jimmie Fuller. Jarrard gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Denver: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHM50 (4Q: 02:19) Bryce Watkins scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Rico Cote. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CHM Ben Banks on the CHM46.
Champaign: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CHM46 (4Q: 02:08) Spencer Thomer ran a draw inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB C.J. Kohl. Key block delivered by Mitch Howe.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Champaign: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Fountaine is blitzing.
2-5-DEN49 (4Q: 02:00) Marshall Gordon ran inside the right guard for 9 yards. Tackled by S Rico Byrum, assisted by CB Cary Chustz. Key block delivered by Ed Briggs.
Denver called a time out.
Champaign: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-DEN40 (4Q: 01:50) Marshall Gordon ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB C.J. Kohl, assisted by S Rico Byrum.
Denver called a time out.
Champaign: Single-Back 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.
2-9-DEN39 (4Q: 01:42) PENALTY: Champaign was called for a False Start.
Champaign: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-14-DEN44 (4Q: 01:42) PENALTY: Champaign was called for a False Start.
Champaign: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-19-DEN49 (4Q: 01:42) Marshall Gordon ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Nolan Grunow.
Denver called a time out.
Champaign: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-12-DEN42 (4Q: 01:35) Marshall Gordon ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Trent Kerr, assisted by ILB C.J. Kohl.
4-7-DEN37 (4Q: 00:50) Jerald Franklin punted 37 yards. Touchback.
Denver: Strong 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-DEN20 (4Q: 00:44) Bryce Watkins pass completed to TE Les Cortez for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Jason Vance. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN37 (4Q: 00:27) Bryce Watkins pass completed to WR Daryl Lugar for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Al Lynch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-DEN40 (4Q: 00:10) Bryce Watkins pass was intended for WR Howie Greene and was intercepted by CB Carlos Hines at the CHM46. Tackled by Howie Greene. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Final Score: Champaign Thunder 38, Denver Death 21