I was thinking the SAME exact thing- UA hadnt really scored straight up; it was trick plays, special teams, SB shanked a FG, blew an early 4th down (eschewed a FG), etc. But yes, points are points and it doesnt matter how you score them. Ill never take credit away from a team, especially one that played as hard as UA.
I was impressed with UA's defense, of course after seeing SB play offense all year. I did notice Essington was hurried a few times, hit a few times. They really shut down that run game early. The line didnt open up lanes until late in the game.
Anyone else notice this game was full of bootlegs and hitch passes? I havent seen UA play in a few years, but both teams seemed to call these plays.
One more thing- and this might be stretching it- but by week 3 SB was playing without its starting QB and arguably its star RB (transferred). Great depth to put together a winner after that.
And here's a question- WHAT was UA thinking calling a pass on 2nd and goal with a minute left? They had SB on the ropes, were driving a terrific run game, and have that fullback-sized RB who couldve easily punched it in from 1. All i could think was wow SB needs a pass play here so they can intercept it, otherwise, theyre never gonna win this. Puzzling.