The Northern Arizona football team couldn’t pull off another major upset Saturday night, falling 31-30 to Sacramento State in Sacramento.
The Lumberjacks (1-4, 1-1 Big Sky) fell apart in their late-game attempt at knocking off the No. 8 Hornets.
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Northern Arizona's David Spruiells (7) wraps up a Sacramento State ball carrier for no gain during a game Saturday in Sacramento.
NAU Athletics, courtesy
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Northern Arizona's David Spruiells (7) wraps up a Sacramento State ball carrier for no gain during a game Saturday in Sacramento.
NAU Athletics, courtesy
