Brock Galvin, Dwight Smith, Nick King, and Daniel Alfaro reunite for a packed Aggie Pride homecoming edition after UC Davis defeated Northern Arizona 45–24 at UC Davis Health Stadium. The guys break down the game from every angle — offense, defense, and special teams — while weaving in stories from the alumni tailgate, locker room access, and classic Aggie nostalgia.
Final Score: UC Davis 45, Northern Arizona 24
Record: 5–0 vs. FCS opponents, 3–0 in Big Sky play
Theme: Slow start, strong finish.
The Aggies turned a 10–7 halftime deficit into a dominant second half, putting up 38 unanswered points led by QB Caden Pinnock’s clinical performance.
Caden Pinnock (QB): 25/29, 348 yards, 5 TDs — calm, poised, and in full command of the offense.
Gattu Batu (WR): Breakout statement game with multiple big catches and yards after the catch.
Stacy Dobbins (WR): First career touchdown and several highlight plays, including an acrobatic sideline grab.
Jordan Fisher & Carter Vargas: Electric combo in the backfield; big special teams contributions.
Defensive Front: 9 team TFLs, relentless pressure, and a crucial forced fumble recovery by Kalani Riddick to swing momentum.
Jackson Sievers (LB): Emerging as the glue of the defense, filling in for injured starters and earning Before the Big Sky Player of the Game.
Brock: UC Davis is on the rise but must stop the run and establish consistency to become a tier-one FCS program.
Dwight: Emphasizes special teams consistency and the importance of finishing games cleanly.
Nick: Praises the defensive line’s bounce-back performance and calls for improvement in kickoff coverage.
Danny: Notes the need for faster starts and for the team to “put their foot on the gas early.”
Brock: Jackson Sievers (LB, Capistrano Valley HS) — Tough, fast, filling a huge gap for the defense.
Dwight: Stacy Dobbins (WR, St. John Bosco) — First TD, elite burst, and strong blocking.
Nick: The Entire Offensive Line — Protecting Pinnock and opening lanes for the run game.
Danny: Caden Pinnick — The maestro of the offense and potential Walter Payton Award candidate.
Locker room access with Coach Plowright’s fiery pregame speech.
Cameos from UC Davis legends: Taylor Sloat, Bakari Grant, E.J. Brown, Reggie Mason, Jimmy Kunkel, and more.
Shoutout to the Krieger Terrace reception and the growing alumni community.
Dwight’s idea: keep building the “alumni caravan” — show up, reconnect, and represent Aggie Pride.
Brock: “You’ll go through the dark night of your soul — so go through it. Be humble and fearless. Go for it.”
Dwight: “This team iced a game for the first time all year. Build on that.”
Nick: “Nothing beats homecoming, a Froggy’s burger, and a UC Davis win.”
Danny: “The vibe was special — let’s pack the stands and keep showing up for these guys.”
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