UTPB Falcons secure win against No. 21 Northeastern State, 38-27
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 1:53 AM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026

The UTPB Falcons have achieved a significant victory, defeating No. 21 Northeastern State 38-27 on October 5, 2026, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. This marks UTPB's first win against a ranked opponent under head coach Chris Softley. The Falcons' defense limited the Riverhawks to just 83 yards rushing, while quarterback Nate TenBarge contributed 224 passing yards and one touchdown. With this win, UTPB improves to 4-1 for the season and will conclude their road stretch against West Texas A&M next.
- •UTPB defeats No. 21 Northeastern State 38-27.
- •Falcons limit Riverhawks to 83 rushing yards.
- •Quarterback Nate TenBarge throws for 224 yards and one touchdown.
- •UTPB improves to 4-1 this season.
- •Next game is against West Texas A&M.
- 1:53 AMYahoo Sports — UTPB upsets No. 21 Northeastern State for its first win against a ranked opponent
"TAHLEQUAH, Okla. (KMID/KPEJ) – The UTPB Falcons pulled a fast one on No. 21 Northeastern State, defeating them 38-27 on the road. This is the first win against a ranked opponent in the Chris Softley era. The Falcons held the Riverhawks to 83 yards rushing, while the Orange and Black scored three times on the […]
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