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NAU Secures Thrilling 31-23 Victory Over UIW

9/21/2025

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Northern Arizona University (NAU) won against the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) 31-23, achieving their third straight victory.
Ty Pennington of NAU passed for 286 yards and three touchdowns, including a pivotal 46-yard Hail Mary before halftime.
UIW briefly led 10-7 with a 47-yard touchdown pass from EJ Colson, but NAU quickly responded.
NAU's defense was effective, forcing a late intentional grounding penalty against UIW.
This win avenged a prior 38-14 loss to UIW, improving NAU's record to 3-1. They will next play Portland State in their Big Sky Conference opener.

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Northern Arizona University (NAU) won against the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) 31-23, achieving their third straight victory.
Ty Pennington of NAU passed for 286 yards and three touchdowns, including a pivotal 46-yard Hail Mary before halftime.
UIW briefly led 10-7 with a 47-yard touchdown pass from EJ Colson, but NAU quickly responded.
NAU's defense was effective, forcing a late intentional grounding penalty against UIW.
This win avenged a prior 38-14 loss to UIW, improving NAU's record to 3-1. They will next play Portland State in their Big Sky Conference opener.