Week 8, 2026

Played in Long Beach, CA, weather: 80 degrees, fair, calm.
Santa Cruz won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Moe Lageman kicked off 71 yards from the LBE30. Billy Joe Tanner returned the ball 24 yards to the SCU23. Tackled by Nicky Davidson. PENALTY: Santa Cruz was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SCU04 (1Q: 14:30) Jimmy Davis ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Al Bradley. ILB Alfred Horn knocked down Darrin Hopkins to break up the play.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Horn is blitzing.
2-9-SCU05 (1Q: 14:00) Jimmy Davis ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Gerald Banks.
Santa Cruz: 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.
3-4-SCU10 (1Q: 13:30) Jimmy Davis ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Deion Troyer. Key block delivered by Darrin Hopkins.
Santa Cruz: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-SCU14 (1Q: 12:48) Jimmy Davis ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Al Bradley.
Santa Cruz: I formation, with the second wideout 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. Davidson and Greene are blitzing.
2-11-SCU13 (1Q: 12:19) A.J. Jeffries pass completed to WR Chris Popson for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Jesse Conway.
Santa Cruz: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-5-SCU19 (1Q: 11:40) A.J. Jeffries scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Nicky Davidson and assisted by CB Gerald Banks.
Santa Cruz: 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-SCU25 (1Q: 10:53) A.J. Jeffries pass completed to RB Richard Drenik for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Bart Baump, assisted by ILB Alfred Horn.
Santa Cruz: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Bradley is blitzing.
2-4-SCU31 (1Q: 10:06) 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. Richards is blitzing.
2-9-SCU26 (1Q: 09:57) A.J. Jeffries pass completed to TE Sammie Schrimper for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Tracy Mosby. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Santa Cruz was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
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.
2-19-SCU16 (1Q: 09:47) A.J. Jeffries pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Chris Popson. DE Corey Caldwell hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Long Beach was called for Defensive Holding.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SCU21 (1Q: 09:41) A.J. Jeffries sacked by DT Drew Sutton for a loss of 7 yards. Sutton simply blew through Darrin Hopkins to reach the quarterback and knock him down.
Santa Cruz: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-17-SCU14 (1Q: 09:02) A.J. Jeffries pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Chris Popson. S Desmond Clemons defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Santa Cruz: 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.
3-17-SCU14 (1Q: 08:52) A.J. Jeffries pass completed to WR Darrell McWilliams for 43 yards. Tackled by S David Greene. McWilliams gained 4 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 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-LBE43 (1Q: 08:09) Jimmy Davis ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by S Joseph Stokes. Key block delivered by Linwood Donaldson.
Santa Cruz: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-4-LBE37 (1Q: 07:25) J.B. Schwartz ran a draw inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Raymond Richards.
Santa Cruz: Pro 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. Davidson and Zapisek are blitzing.
3-2-LBE35 (1Q: 07:00) A.J. Jeffries sacked by CB Tito Zapisek for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Billy Kramer.
4-7-LBE40 (1Q: 06:30) Rodney Rutherford punted 40 yards. Touchback.
Long Beach: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-LBE20 (1Q: 06:23) Ryan Gora pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marco Palmer. DE Jerry Munkres hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Long Beach: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-LBE20 (1Q: 06:17) Ryan Gora pass completed to WR Ray Gardner for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Chuck Kingston. Gardner gained 9 yards after the catch.
Long Beach: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-LBE38 (1Q: 05:42) Ryan Gora pass completed to WR Marco Palmer for 14 yards. Tackled by S Tommy Erickson. Palmer gained 8 yards after the catch.
Long Beach: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-SCU48 (1Q: 05:04) Dixon Stevens ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Kelvin Leavitt, assisted by OLB Cris Jenson.
Long Beach: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-SCU46 (1Q: 04:37) Ryan Gora sacked by DE Jerry Munkres for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Edward Kinney.
Long Beach: Five-Receiver Spread 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. Leavitt is blitzing.
3-17-LBE45 (1Q: 03:49) Ryan Gora scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by S Tommy Erickson.
4-14-LBE48 (1Q: 03:21) Dwight Horn punted 38 yards. Richard Drenik called for a fair catch at the SCU14.
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.
1-10-SCU14 (1Q: 03:11) Jimmy Davis ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DT The Siege Mosby, assisted by ILB Raymond Richards.
Santa Cruz: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-14-SCU10 (1Q: 02:36) A.J. Jeffries pass completed to WR Darrell McWilliams for 24 yards. Tackled by CB Tito Zapisek. McWilliams gained 15 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SCU34 (1Q: 01:48) Jimmy Davis ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Nicky Davidson.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-11-SCU33 (1Q: 01:09) A.J. Jeffries pass completed to WR Chris Popson for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Jesse Conway. The quarterback threw into 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 bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-SCU40 (1Q: 00:33) A.J. Jeffries pass completed to RB Jimmy Davis for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Gerald Banks, assisted by S David Greene. Davis gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
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.
1-10-SCU47 (1Q: 00:03) J.B. Schwartz ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Tito Zapisek, assisted by ILB Alfred Horn.
Start of second quarter.
Santa Cruz: Five-Receiver Spread 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.
2-12-SCU45 (2Q: 15:00) A.J. Jeffries pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Billy Joe Tanner. DE Nick Frassrand hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, with the second receiver 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.
3-12-SCU45 (2Q: 14:54) A.J. Jeffries pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darrell McWilliams. DE Corey Caldwell hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-12-SCU45 (2Q: 14:46) Rodney Rutherford punted 31 yards. Peter Fletcher returned the kick 76 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Long Beach 6, Santa Cruz 0
(2Q: 14:46) Extra point by Moe Lageman was good. Long Beach 7, Santa Cruz 0
(2Q: 14:37) Moe Lageman kicked off 51 yards from the LBE30. Billy Joe Tanner returned the ball 29 yards to the SCU48. Tackled by Tito Zapisek. PENALTY: Long Beach was called for Offsides on the Kickoff. The penalty was declined.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Clemons is blitzing.
1-10-SCU48 (2Q: 14:11) Jimmy Davis ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT The Siege Mosby. Key block delivered by J.B. Donovan.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-LBE47 (2Q: 13:29) J.B. Schwartz ran inside the right guard for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Bart Baump. The ball was fumbled and recovered by SCU J.B. Schwartz to the LBE38.
Santa Cruz: 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-LBE38 (2Q: 12:50) J.B. Schwartz ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Alfred Horn.
Santa Cruz: 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.
2-7-LBE35 (2Q: 12:11) A.J. Jeffries pass completed to WR Billy Joe Tanner for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Jesse Conway. Tanner gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball was fumbled and recovered by LBE David Greene on the LBE27.
Long Beach: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-LBE27 (2Q: 12:02) Ryan Gora pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Emmanuel Harmon.
Long Beach: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-LBE27 (2Q: 11:57) Ryan Gora pass completed to RB Dixon Stevens for -1 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Jermaine Collins, assisted by ILB T.J. Newsome.
Long Beach: 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.
3-11-LBE26 (2Q: 11:12) Ryan Gora pass completed to WR Marco Palmer for -1 yards. Tackled by S Travis Chapman.
4-12-LBE25 (2Q: 10:33) Dwight Horn punted 38 yards. Richard Drenik returned the kick 9 yards to the SCU46. Tackled by Steve Douglas.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SCU46 (2Q: 10:23) A.J. Jeffries pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darrell McWilliams. DT Bart Baump hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Santa Cruz: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Richards is blitzing.
2-10-SCU46 (2Q: 10:12) A.J. Jeffries pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Sammie Schrimper. ILB Raymond Richards hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. 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 dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-SCU46 (2Q: 10:08) A.J. Jeffries pass completed to WR C.J. Baxter for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Gerald Banks. Baxter gained 2 yards after the catch.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-LBE36 (2Q: 09:32) Jimmy Davis ran inside the right guard for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Tracy Mosby, assisted by OLB Byron Hernandez. Key block delivered by Tito Sivela.
Santa Cruz: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Stokes is blitzing.
2-1-LBE27 (2Q: 09:07) A.J. Jeffries scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Jesse Conway.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-LBE19 (2Q: 08:27) Jimmy Davis ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Josh Andrews.
Santa Cruz: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Davidson is blitzing.
2-10-LBE19 (2Q: 07:43) A.J. Jeffries pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Sammie Schrimper. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Santa Cruz: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-LBE19 (2Q: 07:37) A.J. Jeffries pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Billy Joe Tanner. ILB Alfred Horn defended the pass.
4-10-LBE19 (2Q: 07:27) Rickey Welbourn attempted a 36 yard field goal and succeeded. Long Beach 7, Santa Cruz 3
(2Q: 07:22) Rickey Welbourn kicked off 73 yards from the SCU30. Touchback.
Long Beach: Strong formation, 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-LBE20 (2Q: 07:22) Ryan Gora pass completed to TE Carl Covington for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Terry Owens, assisted by ILB Rex Lane.
Long Beach: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Jenson and Chapman are blitzing.
2-6-LBE24 (2Q: 06:36) Dixon Stevens ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Alvin Edwards.
Long Beach: 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.
3-2-LBE28 (2Q: 05:57) Ryan Gora pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Steve Douglas. DE Teddy Porter hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-2-LBE28 (2Q: 05:50) Dwight Horn punted 45 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the SCU27.
Santa Cruz: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Davidson is blitzing.
1-10-SCU27 (2Q: 05:39) A.J. Jeffries pass completed to WR C.J. Baxter for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Tito Zapisek. Baxter gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-1-SCU36 (2Q: 05:04) Jimmy Davis ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Raymond Richards, assisted by S David Greene.
Santa Cruz: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-SCU36 (2Q: 04:27) Jimmy Davis ran around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Josh Andrews, assisted by ILB Alfred Horn. Key block delivered by Sammie Schrimper.
Santa Cruz: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-SCU45 (2Q: 03:56) Jimmy Davis ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Alfred Horn. Key block delivered by Tito Sivela.
Santa Cruz: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-LBE48 (2Q: 03:10) Jimmy Davis ran around right end for -4 yards. Tackled by S David Greene, assisted by DT Drew Sutton.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, 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. Horn, Stokes and Greene are blitzing.
3-7-SCU48 (2Q: 02:34) A.J. Jeffries pass completed to WR Darrell McWilliams for 39 yards. Tackled by CB Jesse Conway. McWilliams gained 15 yards after the catch.
Santa Cruz: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-LBE13 (2Q: 02:15) A.J. Jeffries pass completed to TE Sammie Schrimper for 13 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! PENALTY: Santa Cruz was called for Offensive Holding.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Stokes is blitzing.
1-20-LBE23 (2Q: 02:06) A.J. Jeffries pass completed to WR Chris Popson for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Nicky Davidson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Santa Cruz: 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. Davidson and Greene are blitzing.
2-9-LBE12 (2Q: 02:00) A.J. Jeffries pass completed to WR C.J. Baxter for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Tito Zapisek.
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.
3-3-LBE06 (2Q: 01:44) A.J. Jeffries pass completed to RB Jimmy Davis for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Alfred Horn. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-2-LBE05 (2Q: 01:26) Rickey Welbourn attempted a 22 yard field goal and succeeded. Long Beach 7, Santa Cruz 6
(2Q: 01:19) Rickey Welbourn kicked off 62 yards from the SCU30. Tito Zapisek returned the ball 9 yards to the LBE17. Tackled by Alvin Edwards. Santa Cruz's Billy Joe Tanner was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Long Beach: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-LBE17 (2Q: 01:14) Dixon Stevens ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by S Travis Chapman, assisted by DE Teddy Porter. Key block delivered by Darrin Farley.
Long Beach: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-3-LBE24 (2Q: 00:39) Ryan Gora pass completed to WR Emmanuel Harmon for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Brian Hines.
Santa Cruz called a time out.
Long Beach: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-2-LBE25 (2Q: 00:28) Ryan Gora sacked by DT James McNeil for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Horace Lincoln.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Rickey Welbourn kicked off 67 yards from the SCU30. Tito Zapisek returned the ball 15 yards to the LBE18. Tackled by J.B. Schwartz.
Long Beach: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-LBE18 (3Q: 14:25) PENALTY: Long Beach was called for a False Start.
Long Beach: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-15-LBE13 (3Q: 14:19) Ryan Gora pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Peter Fletcher. ILB Rex Lane hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Long Beach: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Jenson and Worlow are blitzing.
2-15-LBE13 (3Q: 14:13) Ryan Gora pass completed to WR Emmanuel Harmon for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Jermaine Collins, assisted by ILB T.J. Newsome.
Long Beach: Strong 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.
3-7-LBE21 (3Q: 13:36) Ryan Gora pass was dropped by WR Marco Palmer. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-7-LBE21 (3Q: 13:26) Dwight Horn punted 52 yards. Richard Drenik returned the kick 9 yards to the SCU36. Tackled by Steve Douglas.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Banks is blitzing.
1-10-SCU36 (3Q: 13:16) Jimmy Davis ran inside the left guard for 20 yards. Tackled by S Desmond Clemons. Key block delivered by J.B. Donovan.
Santa Cruz: Strong formation with three wideouts, 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-LBE44 (3Q: 12:39) J.B. Schwartz ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Joseph Stokes, assisted by DE Josh Andrews.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Richards is blitzing.
2-7-LBE41 (3Q: 11:55) A.J. Jeffries pass completed to WR Billy Joe Tanner for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Jesse Conway.
Santa Cruz: Pro 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-LBE30 (3Q: 11:12) J.B. Schwartz ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Tracy Mosby.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-LBE26 (3Q: 10:38) Jimmy Davis ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Bart Baump, assisted by DE Josh Andrews.
Santa Cruz: 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. Banks is blitzing.
3-3-LBE23 (3Q: 10:05) A.J. Jeffries pass completed to RB Jimmy Davis for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Jesse Conway. Davis gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-1-LBE21 (3Q: 09:39) Rickey Welbourn attempted a 38 yard field goal and succeeded. Santa Cruz 9, Long Beach 7
(3Q: 09:34) Rickey Welbourn kicked off 63 yards from the SCU30. Ray Gardner returned the ball 8 yards to the LBE15. Tackled by Alvin Edwards.
Long Beach: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-LBE15 (3Q: 09:07) Ryan Gora pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Peter Fletcher. OLB Johnny Zvereva drove right through Jeremy Duncan to hurry the quarterback.
Long Beach: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-LBE15 (3Q: 08:57) Neal Hines ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Archie Osborne. PENALTY: Long Beach was called for Offensive Holding.
Long Beach: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-17-LBE08 (3Q: 08:47) Ryan Gora pass was dropped by TE Jimmy Lahr. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Long Beach: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Leavitt and Hines are blitzing.
3-17-LBE08 (3Q: 08:43) Ryan Gora pass completed to WR Steve Douglas for 34 yards. Tackled by S Travis Chapman. Douglas gained 6 yards after the catch.
Long Beach: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-LBE42 (3Q: 08:00) Dixon Stevens ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Terry Owens. Key block delivered by Horace Lincoln. Lincoln flattened Brian Hines to ensure the play's success.
Long Beach: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Jenson and Emmons are blitzing.
2-3-LBE49 (3Q: 07:19) Dixon Stevens ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT James McNeil, assisted by ILB Rex Lane. Key block delivered by Horace Lincoln.
Long Beach: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-SCU48 (3Q: 06:39) Ryan Gora pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Steve Douglas. OLB Johnny Zvereva hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Long Beach: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Jenson is blitzing.
2-10-SCU48 (3Q: 06:35) Dixon Stevens ran around right end for 40 yards. Tackled by ILB Gabe Worlow. Key block delivered by Geoff Mason.
Long Beach: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Jenson is blitzing.
1-8-SCU08 (3Q: 06:01) Ryan Gora sacked by OLB Cris Jenson for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Geoff Mason. The ball was fumbled and recovered by SCU Archie Osborne on the SCU13.
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.
1-10-SCU13 (3Q: 05:51) A.J. Jeffries pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darrell McWilliams. DE Nick Frassrand hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Santa Cruz: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-SCU13 (3Q: 05:41) A.J. Jeffries scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Raymond Richards.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-7-SCU16 (3Q: 05:06) A.J. Jeffries pass completed to WR Darrell McWilliams for 1 yard. Tackled by S David Greene. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-6-SCU17 (3Q: 04:38) Rodney Rutherford punted 48 yards. Tito Zapisek returned the kick 1 yard to the LBE36. Tackled by Willie Thomas.
Long Beach: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-LBE36 (3Q: 04:30) Ryan Gora pass completed to TE Carl Covington for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Jermaine Collins. Covington gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Long Beach: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Jenson, Emmons and Owens are blitzing.
1-10-LBE48 (3Q: 03:50) Ryan Gora pass completed to WR Emmanuel Harmon for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Brian Hines. Harmon gained 7 yards after the catch.
Long Beach: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SCU39 (3Q: 03:04) Dixon Stevens ran around left end for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Julio Emmons.
Long Beach: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-12-SCU41 (3Q: 02:32) Neal Hines ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Teddy Porter, assisted by S Travis Chapman.
Long Beach: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-6-SCU35 (3Q: 02:02) Ryan Gora pass completed to RB Dixon Stevens for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Johnny Zvereva. Stevens gained 2 yards after the catch.
4-4-SCU33 (3Q: 01:20) Moe Lageman attempted a 50 yard field goal and succeeded. Long Beach 10, Santa Cruz 9
(3Q: 01:14) Moe Lageman kicked off 55 yards from the LBE30. Butch Wilkins returned the ball 29 yards to the SCU44. Tackled by Steve Douglas.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SCU44 (3Q: 00:41) Jimmy Davis ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Alfred Horn, assisted by ILB Nicky Davidson. Key block delivered by Billy Kramer.
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.
2-4-LBE50 (3Q: 00:13) Jimmy Davis ran around left end for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Alfred Horn, assisted by OLB Byron Hernandez. Key block delivered by Tito Sivela.
Start of fourth quarter.
Santa Cruz: I 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-LBE35 (4Q: 15:00) A.J. Jeffries pass completed to WR Billy Joe Tanner for 35 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Tanner gained 6 yards after the catch. Santa Cruz 15, Long Beach 10
(4Q: 15:00) Extra point by Rickey Welbourn was good. Santa Cruz 16, Long Beach 10
(4Q: 14:43) Rickey Welbourn kicked off 65 yards from the SCU30. Tito Zapisek returned the ball 14 yards to the LBE19. Tackled by J.B. Schwartz.
Long Beach: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-LBE19 (4Q: 14:24) Neal Hines ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Teddy Porter, assisted by DE Jerry Munkres.
Long Beach: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-LBE21 (4Q: 13:56) Ryan Gora pass completed to WR Emmanuel Harmon for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Julio Emmons. Harmon gained 2 yards after the catch.
Long Beach: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-LBE33 (4Q: 13:10) Dixon Stevens ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Travis Chapman, assisted by CB Brian Hines.
Long Beach: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Jenson, Emmons and Hines are blitzing.
2-6-LBE37 (4Q: 12:40) Ryan Gora pass was intended for WR Emmanuel Harmon and was intercepted by CB Chuck Kingston at the SCU32. The interception was returned 9 yards. Tackled by Emmanuel Harmon.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-SCU41 (4Q: 12:27) J.B. Schwartz ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Bart Baump.
Santa Cruz: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Horn is blitzing.
2-9-SCU42 (4Q: 11:44) A.J. Jeffries scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Nicky Davidson.
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 bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-SCU45 (4Q: 11:14) A.J. Jeffries pass completed to WR Chris Popson for 5 yards. Tackled by S Desmond Clemons. Popson gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-1-LBE50 (4Q: 10:36) Rodney Rutherford punted 42 yards. Peter Fletcher called for a fair catch at the LBE08.
Long Beach: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-LBE08 (4Q: 10:26) Ryan Gora pass completed to WR Marco Palmer for 11 yards. Tackled by S Travis Chapman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Long Beach: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-LBE19 (4Q: 09:50) Ryan Gora sacked by OLB Johnny Zvereva and DT Sedrick Bovee for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Jeremy Duncan.
Long Beach: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Leavitt is blitzing.
2-15-LBE14 (4Q: 09:20) Ryan Gora pass completed to WR Peter Fletcher for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Jermaine Collins. Fletcher gained 5 yards after the catch.
Long Beach: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-LBE32 (4Q: 08:44) Ryan Gora pass completed to TE Carl Covington for 29 yards. Tackled by CB Chuck Kingston. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Covington gained 12 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Santa Cruz was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
Long Beach: 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-SCU39 (4Q: 08:32) Ryan Gora pass completed to RB Dixon Stevens for 3 yards. Tackled by S Tony Boutte. Stevens gained 2 yards after the catch.
Long Beach: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Jenson and Chapman are blitzing.
2-7-SCU36 (4Q: 07:57) Dixon Stevens ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Sedrick Bovee, assisted by S Travis Chapman.
Long Beach: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-SCU34 (4Q: 07:13) Ryan Gora pass completed to WR Emmanuel Harmon for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Terry Owens. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-1-SCU30 (4Q: 06:37) Moe Lageman attempted a 47 yard field goal and succeeded. Santa Cruz 16, Long Beach 13
(4Q: 06:30) Moe Lageman kicked off 59 yards from the LBE30. Billy Joe Tanner returned the ball 33 yards to the SCU44. Tackled by Ray Gardner.
Santa Cruz: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-SCU44 (4Q: 05:57) A.J. Jeffries pass completed to WR Chris Popson for 45 yards. Tackled by S David Greene.
Santa Cruz: Weak 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-LBE11 (4Q: 05:13) Jimmy Davis ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Alfred Horn, assisted by DE Josh Andrews.
Santa Cruz: Weak formation with three wide 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.
2-11-LBE12 (4Q: 04:29) A.J. Jeffries pass completed to RB Jimmy Davis for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Tito Zapisek. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Davis gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
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.
3-7-LBE08 (4Q: 04:19) J.B. Schwartz ran around left end for -5 yards. Tackled by DE Nick Frassrand.
4-12-LBE13 (4Q: 03:33) Rickey Welbourn attempted a 30 yard field goal and succeeded. Santa Cruz 19, Long Beach 13
(4Q: 03:28) Rickey Welbourn kicked off 70 yards from the SCU30. Tito Zapisek returned the ball 11 yards to the LBE11. Tackled by Alvin Edwards. PENALTY: Long Beach was called for an Illegal Low Block on the Kick Return.
Long Beach: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-LBE03 (4Q: 03:19) PENALTY: Long Beach was called for Delay of Game.
Long Beach: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-11-LBE02 (4Q: 03:09) Ryan Gora scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Chuck Kingston.
Long Beach: Weak 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.
2-8-LBE05 (4Q: 02:49) Ryan Gora pass was dropped by WR Peter Fletcher. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Long Beach: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-LBE05 (4Q: 02:43) Ryan Gora pass was dropped by WR Marco Palmer. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Long Beach: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-8-LBE05 (4Q: 02:34) Ryan Gora pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Emmanuel Harmon. CB Brian Hines knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw into double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
Santa Cruz: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-5-LBE05 (4Q: 02:27) Jimmy Davis ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Deion Troyer.
Long Beach called a time out.
Santa Cruz: Pro formation with two tight ends, 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.
2-2-LBE02 (4Q: 02:19) J.B. Schwartz ran a draw inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Nick Frassrand. ILB Nicky Davidson knocked down Tito Sivela to break up the play.
Long Beach called a time out.
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, expecting the pass.
3-3-LBE03 (4Q: 02:10) A.J. Jeffries pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB J.B. Schwartz. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-3-LBE03 (4Q: 02:03) Rickey Welbourn attempted a 20 yard field goal and succeeded. Santa Cruz 22, Long Beach 13
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
(4Q: 01:55) Rickey Welbourn kicked off 66 yards from the SCU30. Ray Gardner returned the ball 16 yards to the LBE20. Tackled by Tony Boutte.
Long Beach: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-LBE20 (4Q: 01:45) Ryan Gora pass completed to WR Marco Palmer for 12 yards. Tackled by DE Jerry Munkres.
Long Beach: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-LBE32 (4Q: 01:23) Ryan Gora pass completed to WR Marco Palmer for 18 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Tony Boutte. Palmer gained 15 yards after the catch.
Long Beach: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-LBE50 (4Q: 01:17) Ryan Gora pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Emmanuel Harmon. CB Jermaine Collins defended the pass.
Long Beach: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Collins is blitzing.
2-10-LBE50 (4Q: 01:07) Ryan Gora pass completed to WR Steve Douglas for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Brian Hines, assisted by OLB Cris Jenson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Long Beach called a time out.
Long Beach: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-SCU40 (4Q: 01:00) Ryan Gora pass was dropped by WR Peter Fletcher. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Long Beach: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-SCU40 (4Q: 00:55) Ryan Gora pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Emmanuel Harmon. DE Archie Osborne hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Long Beach: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-SCU40 (4Q: 00:48) Ryan Gora pass was dropped by WR Marco Palmer. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Long Beach: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-10-SCU40 (4Q: 00:38) Ryan Gora pass completed to WR Peter Fletcher for 10 yards. Tackled by S Tommy Erickson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Long Beach: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-SCU30 (4Q: 00:20) Ryan Gora spiked the ball to stop the clock.
Long Beach: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-SCU30 (4Q: 00:15) Ryan Gora pass completed to WR Emmanuel Harmon for 13 yards. Tackled by S Alvin Edwards, assisted by CB Chuck Kingston. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Final Score: Santa Cruz Privateers 22, Long Beach Calibiri 13