GREELEY, Colo. — Coming off a record-setting win last week, the Bengals opened their in-conference schedule with an eight-point victory at the University of Northern Colorado.

Behind another strong showing from junior running back Dason Brooks and a stout group effort from the defense, the Bengals (2-3, 1-0) downed the Bears (2-3, 0-1), 26-18.

ISU scored on their first three possession, grabbing a 13-0 lead early in the second quarter, before taking a 23-7 lead into halftime. The Bears came out of the break with an improved defensive gameplan, holding the Bengals to a Trajan Sinatra field goal in the second half.

The Bengal defense, which recorded three sacks and one takeaway, did the yeoman’s work in the second half, surrendering just 11 points.

Jordan Cooke completed 12 off 33 pass a

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