The Idaho State Bengals had a great day on the field Saturday, as quarterbacks Matt Cooke and Mason Hays led the team to a 35-21 victory over Northern Colorado. Cooke and Hays both had impressive performances, combining for four touchdown passes and over 300 yards of total offense.
Cooke started the game off strong, throwing for two touchdowns in the first quarter. He finished the day with 219 yards passing and two touchdowns, while also rushing for another score. Hays came in during the second quarter and added another touchdown pass, finishing the day with 87 yards passing and one touchdown.
The Bengals defense also played well, holding Northern Colorado to just seven points in the first half. The defense was able to force two turnovers, which led to two of Idaho State’s touchdowns. The Bengals also had two interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown by safety Kody Wilstead.
The win was a big one for the Bengals, as they improved to 4-2 on the season. It was also a big win for Cooke and Hays, who have been splitting time at quarterback all season. Both quarterbacks have been playing well, and this win should give them some much-needed confidence going forward.
Overall, it was a great day for the Idaho State Bengals. Cooke and Hays both had great performances, and the defense was able to come up with some big plays when it mattered most. With this win, the Bengals have put themselves in a good position to make a run at the Big Sky Conference title.
