Ty Pennington rallies Northern Arizona in fourth quarter vs. Portland State
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 2:35 AM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
Ty Pennington threw for 277 yards and two touchdowns, leading Northern Arizona to a strong fourth-quarter performance against Portland State on October 17. After a lackluster start, with both teams tied at 17 entering the fourth, Northern Arizona surged ahead with three consecutive touchdown drives. The Lumberjacks amassed 495 total yards while Portland State struggled to maintain its early momentum, despite Delon Thompson's 127 rushing yards. Northern Arizona is currently ranked in the top 10 for the first time in 13 years, sitting at 6-2 overall and 4-1 in the Big Sky Conference. Next, Portland State will face Idaho State while Northern Arizona travels to Southern Utah on October 31.
- •Pennington records 277 passing yards and two touchdowns.
- •Northern Arizona scores 21 points in the fourth quarter.
- •The Lumberjacks accumulate 495 total yards of offense.
- •Portland State held a 14-0 lead early in the game.
- •Both teams have upcoming matches next Saturday.
- 2:35 AMYahoo Sports — Ty Pennington throws for 277 and Northern Arizona erupts in 4th quarter to top Portland State 38-25
"(AP) — Ty Pennington threw for 277 yards, including two touchdowns, and Northern Arizona broke loose in the fourth quarter to defeat Portland State 38-25 on Saturday night in the Lumberjacks' homecoming game.Held to nine first downs and 179 total yards through three quarters, the Lumberjacks were tied at 17 heading to the fourth quarter.
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