The Pirates convert on a third down, and the Sharks/Ospreys lose their first game 42-35. UNF is no longer undefeated in football.

The Ospreys score on a quick touchdown pass to keep their slim hopes of a comeback alive. UNF has all three timeouts left with one minute remaining.

Taking advantage of an Ospreys interception, the Pirates chewed the clock and added to their lead. UNF now trails 42-29 with just over two minutes left.

In a drive where the UNF Ospreys/Sharks needed to score to start a comeback, Barker threw his second interception of the evening. The Pirates now have possession with the score still 39-29 with just over five minutes left.

The Ospreys’ defense generates a much-needed fourth-down stop by forcing an incomplete pass, and UNF has the ball down 10 with 10 minutes remaining.

The UNF Ospreys/Sharks couldn’t convert on a fourth down, and the Pirates have possession up 39-29. An Ospreys/Sharks player took a big hit, but got up by himself. UNF trails Massachusetts as we start the final quarter.

The Pirates score on a long touchdown pass, but UNF blocks the extra point, keeping Massachusetts from reaching 40 points. The Ospreys trail 39-29 with 7:36 in the third.

Marcus Rogers catches a tightly contested pass from Barker, and the Ospreys open the second half with a touchdown. It was a methodical drive, nearly five minutes long, and UNF now only trails 33-29 with 10:21 remaining in the third.

A pair of quarterback sneaks helps Massachusetts extend its lead. UNF misses a field goal as the second quarter time expires. We’ve hit halftime at VyStar Arena, and the Pirates have a 33-22 advantage over the UNF Ospreys.

Jaedon Stoshak catches a deep pass from quarterback Kaleb Barker and the Ospreys reduce their deficit. UNF now trails 27-22 with 90 seconds left in the half.

Things are starting to go downhill for the Ospreys, as the Pirates intercept a North Florida pass and return it for a touchdown. UNF is also committing a slew of penalties. 27-16 Massachusetts with 3:45 in the half.

A holding penalty stalls the Ospreys in their third offensive drive, but UNF retakes the lead on the first field goal of the night. UNF has now scored on all their drives. Ospreys lead 16-14 with 9:53 left in quarter two.

Thanks to a big kick return, the Pirates retake the lead on a rushing touchdown. It’s a high-scoring game here, which is what arena football is all about. 14-13 Massachusetts with 52 seconds left in the first frame.

Running back Tyler King notches his second touchdown of the evening with a short rushing touchdown near the end zone. The Ospreys retake the 13-7 lead and finally make an extra point. Just over two minutes left in the opening quarter.

The Pirates even the score on a quarterback sneak, and now lead 7-6 with 5:46 left in the first quarter.

Tyler King runs into the end zone for a touchdown. Ospreys score its first ever points in a football game. However, UNF misses the extra point, 6-0 Ospreys with 10 minutes left in the quarter.

The Massachusetts Pirates fumbled during their opening drive, and UNF recovers the ball: 1st and 10 Ospreys with just over 12 minutes left in the first quarter.

Starting lineups were announced, and the UNF Pep Band played the national anthem. Before the anthem, the Sharks/Ospreys held a moment of silence for the Florida State University shooting victims.

UNF president Moez Limayem helped with the coin toss. Before the kickoff, the PA announcer said, “We have one job and it’s to keep UNF football undefeated.”

Kickoff is underway, 1st and 10, Pirates at the UNF 25-yard line.

The UNF Ospreys have taken the field for warmups, donning their jerseys and helmets. The video board encourages fans to raise their hands when the Sharks/Ospreys kick a field goal and swoop down if the goal is good.

Kickoff is just under 20 minutes away at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena.