Weber State Wins Home Opener Over UC Davis After Second Half Comeback

OGDEN, Utah – The Weber State football team won its spring home opener after a second half comeback over the UC Davis Aggies.

The No. 2 Wildcats hosted the No. 23 Aggies at Stewart Stadium on Saturday, March 13.

Weber State outscored UC Davis by 15 points in the second half to win, 18-13.

FINALLY get to do this at home again 🙌#PurpleReign #WeAreWeber #BigSkyFB pic.twitter.com/8ndzSFpzNC

— Weber State Football 🏈 (@weberstatefb) March 13, 2021

First Half

During the first 20 minutes of action, the Wildcats and Aggies were engaged in a low scoring affair.

UC Davis scored the game’s first touchdown late in the opening quarter.

The Aggies tacked on three points before halftime to own a 10-0 lead at the break.

The Aggies extend their lead with a 40-yard field goal.@UCDfootball 10@weberstatefb 0

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During the first two quarters, Weber State was limited to 56 yards of total offense.

Second Half

In the third quarter, the Wildcats kicked things into a higher gear.

The Wildcats’ first touchdown came on a run from Dontae McMillan, which was followed up by a successful two-point conversion.

Dontae McMillan takes it into the end zone and the Wildcats convert the two-point conversion.@UCDfootball 10@weberstatefb 8

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With 3:29 left in quarter, Daniel Wright Jr. powered his way across the goal line for a touchdown.

Daniel Wright Jr. powers his way into the end zone to give the Wildcats their first lead of the game. 😤 @UCDfootball 10@weberstatefb 15

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Weber State’s 15 unanswered points ultimately propelled the Wildcats to a win.

During the fourth quarter, each team connected on a field goal.

Weber State’s defense locked down UC Davis and forced two interceptions as the Wildcats held on for the victory.

Our guys battled back after halftime to hold it down at home ✅

Final | 18-13#PurpleReign #WeAreWeber #BigSkyFB pic.twitter.com/DQyHNyBtaj

— Weber State Football 🏈 (@weberstatefb) March 13, 2021

Winning Wildcats

Weber State quarterback Bronson Barron finished the game 13/29 passing for 126 yards. He also ran the ball six times for 18 yards.

On the move, @BronsonBarron completes the pass to @DavidAmesIII for a 1st🔥#PurpleReign #WeAreWeber #BigSkyFB pic.twitter.com/yCiSqv7UsU

— Weber State Football 🏈 (@weberstatefb) March 13, 2021

The Wildcats combined for 121 rushing yards between five players.

Josh Davis led the team with 20 carries for 71 yards.

Wright Jr. ran the ball three times for 22 yards and a touchdown.

McMillan had four carries for 10 yards and a touchdown.

Up Next

With the win, the Wildcats improved to 2-0 on the season and 2-0 in Big Sky Conference games.

Weber State’s next game is against the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks on Saturday, March 27 at 12 p.m. (MDT).