What happened: Carlos Hernandez hauled in a deep touchdown pass over the defense during Saturday's conference matchup. The scoring play widened the advantage to 21-0 with 12:14 remaining in the second quarter.

Why it matters: The rapid start establishes early control in regular-season conference play as the offense capitalized on downfield opportunities. Building a three-possession cushion before halftime shifts the pacing and defensive requirements for the remainder of the contest.

What to watch: The second half will determine whether the defense can preserve the multi-score margin and close out the conference victory.