Augsburg vs Wartburg - Live Football Blog

Greetings from Edor Nelson Field where rivals Augsburg (1-0) and Wartburg (1-0) are ten minutes away from kick-off. The rain has stopped, the band is playing and the fans are piling in the stands. Keep tuned in as we will be updating you from our first ever live blog.

The famous Augsburg "Bunch of Guys Chorus" once again did a fine job with the National Anthem.

Wartburg is about to kick off.

7: 02 p.m. - Augsburg returns the ball to the 29 yard line.

7:06 p.m. - The Auggies are driving. Jordan Berg is currently 5-6 passing on the drive.

7:07 p.m. - Royce Winford just made an awesome juggling catch to give the Auggies a first down.

7:09 p.m. - The Auggies are attempting the first field goal of the season...it's good! Auggies up 3-0 over Wartburg.

7:10 p.m. - Augsburg kicks off and Wartburg returns the ball to about the 25.

7:12 p.m. - The Auggies nearly pick-off an over pass.

7:13 p.m. - Augsburg's Alex Glasenapp just came up with a big sack.

7:15 p.m. - Wartburg is punting. The kick rolled out of bounds. It will be Augsburg ball on the 23 yard line.

7:17 p.m. - Berg completes another pass. The Auggies are driving...they've crossed mid-field.

7:20 p.m. - Augsburg takes a time out. There is currently 4:27 left in the quarter.

7:22 p.m. - Berg handed off to Potts who threw it deep to Winford who had a great catch. Augsbrug is on the 16 yd line.

7:25 p.m. - Touchdown Auggies! Berg to Muneer Al-Hameed deep in the corner of the end-zone. The crowd is on their feet.

7:27 p.m. - Wartburg ball on the 38 yd line.

7:29 p.m. - Wartburg has a nice run up the middle. The chain crew is coming out for an official measurement. It's going to be 2nd and one to go with :30 left.

7:31 p.m. - A defensive pass interference call on Augsburg gives Wartburg a 1st down on the 26 yd line.

7:32 p.m. - The quarter ends with Augsburg up 10-0.

7:34 p.m. - Wartburg takes a time-out.

7:36 p.m. - Augsburg breaks up a big pass. Wartburg is attempting a 40 yrd field goal. It's good. That is a carrer record for the Wartburg kicker. There is 14:13 left in the half. Augsburg is up 10-3.

7:38 p.m. - Augsburg's Tilton returns the ball to the 34 yd line.

7:41 p.m. - Berg makes a great pass up the middle. Third down. Augsburg is 2-3 on third downs so far this game. Complete pass. 1st down Auggies on the 40 yrd line.

7:46 p.m. - Augsburg has to punt. Wartburg has the ball on their own 23 yd line.

7:48 p.m. - Third and long for Wartburg. The pass is picked off by the AUGGIES!! Tyler Judkins with the interception. Augsburg takes a time-out with 9:24 left in the half.

7:52 p.m. - Jordan Berg is hit from behind. The officials are calling it a fumble. The coaches and fans seem to think that Berg was attempting to throw. Augsburg takes a time-out while Coach Haege looks for an explanation. Wartburg ball on the 37 yd line.

7:55 p.m. - Wartburg completes a long pass...wait there is a flag on the play. Personal foul's off-set... the ball is coming back to the 34 yd line.

8:00 p.m. - 4th down - Wartburg will punt. 50 yd punt with no return. The Auggies will have the ball at the one yd line.

8:02 p.m. - Berg completes a slant pass to give the Auggies some breathing room. 1st down Auggies on the 12 yd line.

8:06 p.m. - Augsburg has to punt. 32 yrd punt Wartburg ball on the 50. There is a flag on the play - the penalty will go against the Auggies. Wartburg ball on the 41.

8: 08 p.m. - Illegal shift on Wartburg. Auggies decline - 4th down. Wartburg is going for it on 4th down. It's the first 4th down attempt for Wartburg this season. They needed 5 and got 6. 1st down Wartburg.

8:10 p.m. - Delay of game call on Wartburg. 2:14 left in the half. Wartburg completes a slant pass down to the 18 yd line.

8:12 p.m. - One minute left in the half. Wartburg completes a pass down to the 5 yd line. Time-out Wartburg.

8:15 p.m. - Warburg attemps a run up the middle. No gain. Wartburg takes their final time-out.

8:17 p.m. - Wartburg touchdown. A pass to the deep corner of the end-zone. Extra point is good. Score is tied 10-10. Penalty on the play - Auggies off-sides. The penalty will be assessed on the kick-off. 0:28 left in the half.

8:19 p.m. - Wartburg kicks off. Auggie ball on their own 21 yrd line. The Auggies will take a knee and go into the locker room with a 10-10 score.

Half-time feature: Preformances from the Augsburg dance line, cheer team and pep band.

8:40 p.m. - The Auggies are kicking off to start the second half. Wartburg ball on their own 6 yd line.

8:42 p.m. - Wartburg runs for first down. 1st and 10 on the 29 yd line.

8:44 p.m. - Wartburg had a man wide open deep but he wasn't able to hang onto the pass. 3rd and 6. Offensive pass interference - 15 yd penalty. 3rd and 21 from the 18. Long pass caught and fumbled. Wartburg recovers the ball on the 50 yd line.

8:48 p.m. - 4th down and one yd. The Augsburg defense had to call a time out to get set. Wartburg fakes the punt and sneaks it up the middle for the first down.

8:51 p.m. - Wartburg 4th down and 3. They are going for it. Penalty flag - illegal procedure on Wartburg that will back them up to the 37 and force them to punt. A high kick will make it 1st and 10 for the Auggies on their own 12 yd line.

8:55 p.m. - Jordan Berg on the keeper will make it close to a first down. The officials will come out for a measurement. 4th and one. The Auggies will punt. Wartburg signals for a fair catch. Wartburg ball on the 45 yrd line.

8:57 p.m. - Wartburg has a backwards lateral - the Auggies recover! Augsburg ball on the 43 yd line.

9:00 p.m. - After two Augsburg penalties it will be 4th and 20 on their own 47. Wartburg comes up with the big sack. Augsburg will punt. Wartburg ball on the 27 yd line. 5:27 left in the quarter. Person foul on Wartburg the ball will now be on the 14 yd line.

9:03 p.m. - Wartburg comes up with a big pass down the side line. Ball on the 47 yd line.

9:05 p.m. - Another big Wartburg pass down the side-line. First and 10 on the AUG 31 yd line.

9:08 p.m. - Wartburg takes a time-out. 3rd and 5 on the AUG 26. Incomplete pass. Wartburg will attempt a 43 yd field goal. Kick is no good. Augsburg takes over on the 26 yd line.

9:09 p.m. - Potts with a big run for the Auggies - gain of 21. 1st and 10 on the AUG 47 yd line

9:12 p.m. - Incomplete pass to Muneer Al-Hameed down the side line as he took a hard hit. Auggies will have to punt. It was a 45 yd punt - Wartburg ball on their own 11 yd line.

9:17 p.m. - It will be 3 and out for Wartburg. Wartburg to punt. It's a good punt, Augsburg returns the ball to the 34 yrd line. Illegal block on Augsburg, that will make it 1st and 10 on the AUG 16. That will be the end of the quarter.

9:21 p.m. - At the end of the third quarter - Augsburg has 13 first downs, with 35 yds rushing and 196 yds in the air. Wartburg has 15 first downs with 94 rushing yds and 157 yds in the air.

9:24 p.m. - Augsburg fumbled but recovered. It will be 3rd and long for the Auggies. Augsburg will be forced to punt. There is a flag on the play - running into the kicker. The penalty is declined. Wartburg will take over on their 21 yd line.

9:27 p.m. - The crowd gets into it as the Auggie defense makes a great stop on 1st down. On third down, Bates makes a great open field tackle for the Auggies forcing Wartburg to punt. 51 yd punt for Wartburg. Augsburg takes over on thier own 21.

9:31 p.m. - Wartburg comes up with a big interception and a return of 36 yds. Wartburg will take over on AUG 3. Wartburg runs it in for the 3 yd touchdown. The score is now 17-10 Wartburg with 9:26 left in the quarter.

9:34 p.m. - After the Wartburg kick, Augsburg takes over their own 31 yd line.

9:36 p.m. - A Berg completion for a first down brings it out to the 45 yd line.

9:37 p.m. - Third and 3 for the Auggies. Tilton has a strong run and it's going to be close. First down by the nose of the football. 1st and 10 for the Auggies on the Wartburg 44.

9:41 p.m. - Berg to Potts - 1st down Auggies! 8 plays for the Auggies on this drive - 7 have been passes. The Auggies are driving and the crowd is getting excited.

9:43 p.m. - It's going to be 3rd and 1 for the Auggies on the Wartburg 5 yrd line. 4:55 left in the game.

9:45 p.m. - A defensive pass interference call gives the Auggies the 1st down on the 2 yd line. Two near catches in the end zone makes it 4th and goal with 4:07 left in the game. The Auggies take a time out.

9:48 p.m. - TOUCHDOWN AUGGIES! Berg to Winford. The Auggies are now 4-5 on 4th down conversions this season. Extra point is good. We are all tied up again, 17-17 with 4:02 left in the game.

9:51 p.m. - Wartburg takes over on their own 35 yd line.

9:52 p.,m. - Third down for Wartburg. The crowd is cheering the Auggies on...Interception Augsburg! Winford comes up big for the Auggies getting the pick. It's now Augsburg ball on the 50 yd line. Augsburg will take their final time out.

9:55 p.m. - LeRoy Roby has a nine yd run for the Auggies. It's now 3rd down. Berg with the keeper. Augsburg 1st down.

9:57 p.m. - Wartburg gets a sack on 1st down. Wartburg takes a time out.

9:59 p.m. - It's 3rd and 22 on the AUG 48. Berg keeps it and runs to the 35 yd line. It's going to be 4th and 5. Augsburg is going for it and the crowd is cheer them on....pass is no good. Wartburg will take over on their 35.

10:01 p.m. - There is 0:58 left in the game and the fans are getting excited. Wartburg takes a shot down field and it's nearly picked off by the Auggies.

10:03 p.m. - 3rd and 2 for Wartburg with 0:31 left in the game. Completed pass - 1st down Wartburg on the AUG 37. Wartburg spikes the ball to stop the clock.

10:04 p.m. - the Warbug quarterback has a big run but there is a holding call and that one is coming back. It's now 2nd and 20 on the 46 yd line.

10:05 p.m. - A pass up the middle is good. It's going to be 4th and 4. Wartburg is going to attempt a 47 yd field goal. IT'S BLOCKED BY THE AUGGIES! No time left on the clock. We're going to overtime!

10:09 p.m. - Wartburg wins the coin toss and chooses to go second. Augsburg will have the ball on the 25 yd line.

10:11 p.m. - Completed pass to Al-Hameed. 2nd and one. Tilton takes the hand off and it appears he'll be just short. 3rd and less than one. Quarterback keeper. It's close again. 1st down Auggies on the 15.

10:13 p.m. - Completed pass Berg to Winford - AUGSBURG TOUCHDOWN! Extra point is good.

10:14 p.m. - Wartburg will now take posession on the 25. Wartburg runs for a first down. Penalty on the play - illegal procedure on Wartburg. It's now 2nd and 6 on the 21 yd line.

10:16 p.m. - It's now 3rd and 4 for Wartburg...completed pass...it's good for the 1st down. Ball on the 13 yd line.

10:18 p.m. - 1st and goal for Wartburd on the 2 yd line. Wartburg with a one yd carry. 2nd and goal. He's short. 3rd and goal. Quarterback keeper - touchdown Wartburg. Extra point is good.

10:23 p.m. - Wartburg will take posession of the ball on the 25 yd line.

10:24 p.m. - The Augsburg defense holds for no gain on 1st down. Incomplete pass on 2nd down. 3rd down screen pass is good for a gain of 4. Wartburg will attempt a 40 yd field goal. The crowd is on their feet. The kick is no good!

10:27 p.m. - Augsburg will take over on the 25. Gain of 2 on the carry by Potts. They are going to give it too Potts again....JASON POTTS SCORES A TOUCHDOWN to win the game!

Final score 30-24 Augsburg. The Auggies move to 2-0 on the season while Wartburg moves to 1-1.