Despite four interceptions by quarterback Eric Gibson Jr., the University of Northern Colorado football team was a yard away from beating Sacramento State in the final minute Saturday night in Sacramento, California.

In a back-and-forth, high-scoring game, UNC weathered the interceptions, including three in the fourth quarter, and Sacramento State’s mighty rush attack to get to a final play in a 40-35 loss at Hornet Stadium.

Trailing by five with 30 seconds to play, the Bears had fourth-down at the Hornets’ 1-yard line.

Gibson Jr. couldn’t connect with wide receiver Carver Cheeks — who had the night of his college career — in the end zone and Sacramento State hung on for the Big Sky Conference win in front of more than 20,000 fans on homecoming.

A defensive lineman tipped Gibson Jr.’s

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