Cookus, Porter spark NAU to 37-23 breakaway win

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Case Cookus found Brandon Porter for a touchdown pass to end the first half and another to start the second as Northern Arizona broke away from a field goal battle, defeating Missouri State 37-23 in Thursday night’s season opener.
New coach Chris Ball began his tenure with the win.
Cookus and Porter teamed on an 8-yard pass with 18 seconds left before halftime and on a 62-yarder early in the third quarter, the 14-0 burst pushing the lead to 27-6.
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