The game featured a modified scoring system that pitted the offense (red team) and defense (white team) against each other. The system allowed the defense to score if they sacked the quarterback (3 points) or forced a turnover (3 points). The red team won the afternoon 51-33.
The ground game proved to be the most prolific area for the Cougars. Sophomore running back Patrick Carr led the team with one touchdown and 122 yards on 15 carries. Carr had to sit out last season after transferring from Colorado.
Coming from a season where quarterback Greg Ward Jr.