DAVIS, Calif. – No. 20/21 UC Davis (4-3, 2-2 Big Sky) aims to get back on track this Saturday as the Aggies host Northern Colorado (3-5, 2-3) in an afternoon showdown at UC Davis Health Stadium.

Opponent: Northern Colorado (3-5, 2-3 Big Sky)
Date: Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
Time: 4:00 pm PT
Location: UC Davis Health Stadium/Davis, Calif.
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GAME 7 NOTES:

• Jordan Fisher continued his dominance last Saturday, finishing with 180 rushing yards on 20 carries (9.0 average) and one touchdown, marking his second game this season (second consecutive) and eighth career game with 100-plus rushing yards. The touchdown was his eighth rushing touchdown this season, his 17^th career rushing touchdown, and his 21^st career overall touchdown. He also set new career highs in receiving yards (71) and all-purpose yards (251) while tying his season-high with four receptions.
• With his rush at 10:09 in the first quarter, Fisher surpassed 2,000 career rushing yards, becoming the 11^th Aggie in program history to achieve the feat. He enters Saturday with 2,168 career rushing yards, good for eighth all-time in program history.
• Samuel Gbatu, Jr. officially passed 3,000 career receiving yards with his 25-yard reception at 2:00 in the fourth quarter. He is only the fourth Aggie in program history to achieve the feat, as he is now 234 yards away from passing Charley Enos (3,258) for third all time. Overall, Gbatu Jr. finished with 50 yards on seven receptions at Southern Utah.
• Edward Khutsishvili impressed in Cedar City as the sophomore set new career-highs in receptions(five) and receiving yards (75). His longest play came on a 25-yard reception in the third quarter. For the first time as an Aggie, he led the team in receiving yards.
• Treynor Cleeland made magic happen with his legs against the Thunderbirds as the quarterback set a new career-high with 13 carries, which included the first rushing touchdown of his career. The redshirt freshman rolled out and danced through the Southern Utah defense for a 19-yard score at 7:19 in the second quarter.
• Hayden John, who transferred from Idaho this past offseason, finished with a season-high ten tackles last Saturday, which included a new career-high eight solo tackles.
• Macray Madruga's forced fumble at 6:05 in the second quarter was his first of the season and second of his career. It also marked the sixth forced fumble by the Aggies this year, which is tied for fourth in the Big Sky.
• Julian Fernandez helped keep the pressure as he recorded the first blocked field goal of the season for UC Davis, turning away a 41-yard attempt from Parker Kucifer with 49 seconds remaining in the opening half.

SCOUTING THE AGGIES:

• Earlier this week, Cleeland was named to the Jerry Rice Award Watch List by Stats Perform, which is presented annually to the top freshman player in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS). Through seven games, Cleeland has completed 134 of 230 passing attempts, good for a 58.3 completion rate. He has totaled 1,715 passing yards (245.0 yards per game), 14 touchdowns, and six interceptions, while also adding 52 yards and one rushing touchdown on the ground.
• Multiple Aggies continue to rank among the nation's leaders in various statistical categories: Fisher is sixth in rushing yards (750), seventh in rushing yards per game (107.1), seventh in rushing yards per carry (7.01), and eleventh in rushing touchdowns (8) and total touchdowns (9). Gbatu Jr. is second in receiving yards, third in receiving yards per game (101.9), and fourth in receptions per game (7.29). Zach Jones is also second in punt return touchdowns (2).
• With its next win, UC Davis will officially record its 60^th win as a member of the Big Sky. The Aggies currently hold a 59-54 overall record in Big Sky competition, good for a .522 winning percentage.
• UC Davis will suit up in its Lake Tahoe-themed "Bold Aqua" uniforms for the second straight season on Saturday, which were created in collaboration with the UC Davis Tahoe Research Center (TERC) to raise awareness for lake restoration and forest health research. The uniforms feature light blue aqua jerseys with a Lake Tahoe outline and classic "CA" logo details on the helmets and shoulder pads.
• The Aggies are celebrating "HalloweenFest" this Saturday, and all fans are welcome and encouraged to come dressed in their Halloween costume. No weapons or face masks of any kind are permitted.

THE SERIES VS. NORTHERN COLORADO:

• Saturday's game between UC Davis and Northern Colorado will mark the 15^th all-time meeting between the two programs, with the Aggies holding an 11-3 advantage in the all-time series. UC Davis was victorious in the previous meeting between the two, securing a 27-16 victory on the road in Greeley on Oct. 25, 2025.
• If the Aggies win, UC Davis would record its seventh consecutive win over Northern Colorado dating back to 2016. The Aggies would also improve to 6-2 in Davis and extend their home win streak to four straight wins over the Bears.

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ABOUT UC DAVIS ATHLETICS:
UC Davis Athletics represents one of the nation's premier public universities on the NCAA Division I stage, with more than 650 student-athletes competing across 25 sports, including 16 programs in the Mountain West Conference. Located in California's quintessential college town, UC Davis combines championship-level athletics with the academic excellence of the nation's #8 public research university and is home to the nation's No. 1 programs in agriculture, veterinary medicine, and sustainability. With a growing national media presence, bold investments in facilities and the student-athlete experience, and a tradition of developing champions in competition, in the classroom, and beyond, the Aggies are elevating UC Davis on a national stage.