One is a true freshman starting for a traditional small-college powerhouse.
The other is a junior whose college football journey has been a winding one.
But both scored their first touchdowns for their respective programs on Saturday.
Tyler Bergeron is a starting defensive back for four-time national champion Linfield despite being a true freshman. He was a three-year letterwinner at Battle Ground and the team’s defensive player of the year as a senior.
Saturday, Bergeron returned an interception 40 yards for a touchdown, the first score in Linfield’s 59-0 win over Willamette.
E’Lon Mack joined Eastern Oregon this season after originally beginning his collegiate career at Western Oregon, where joined in 2014 after winning all-state honors at Heritage. But after seeing limited action at Western and a hiatus from football, he transferred across the state.
Saturday, Mack caught a 58-yard touchdown pass in a 58-24 win over Montana State-Northern, his first for the Mountaineers.
Next game: at San Diego State, Oct. 12, 6 p.m.
Brody Bagnall, Evergreen, Sr., LB — Started at linebacker. Had a team-high 11 tackles, including two solo and one sack for minis-5 yards.
Christopher Mitchell, Mountain View, Jr., OL — Played in a backup role for an offense that gained 399 yards.
Butte College
Last game: Bye
Next game: Feather River, Oct. 13, 1 p.m.
Lane Andersen, Ridgefield, So., OL/DL — Did not play.
Carroll College
Last game: Lost to College of Idaho 28-7 to fall to 3-3 overall and 2-3 in the NAIA Frontier Conference.
Next game: at Montana Western, Oct. 13, 12 p.m.
William Noce-Sheldon, Seton Catholic, Jr.*, WR — Did not play.
Central Washington
Last game: Beat Azusa Pacific 45-31 to improve to 3-2 overall and 4-0 in the Division-II Great Northwest Athletic Conference.
Next game: Western Oregon, Oct. 13 6 p.m.
Reilly Hennessey, Camas, Sr. QB — Completed 18 of 27 passes for 177 yards, including a touchdown pass of 34 yards and one interception. Also rushed 14 times for 108 yards, including touchdowns of 28 and 8 yards.
Will Ortner, Hockinson, So.*, OL — Started at left guard on an offensive line that helped the Wildcats gain 496 yards.
Isaiah Carbajal, Mountain View, Fr.*, DL — Started on the defensive line. Made two tackles.
Kai Gamble, Union, Fr.*, LB — Started on the defensive line, but did not record a tackle.
Max Randle, Battle Ground, Fr.*, DB — Played in a backup role.
Canon Racanelli, Hockinson, Fr., QB — Did not play.
Next game: at Montana Tech, Oct. 13, 12 p.m.
Chris Waters, Battle Ground, Sr., DB — Did not play.
Isaiah Abdul, Camas, Fr., DB — Started at cornerback. Had two tackles, including one solo.
College of Siskiyous
Last game: Lost to Fresno City 33-28 to fall to 1-4.
Next game: American River, Oct. 13, 1 p.m.
Brett Judd, La Center, So., LB — Did not play.
Lafitaga Sosene, Heritage, So., DL — Did not play.
John Archer, Union, So., OL — Did not play.
Whitey Sosene, Heritage, Fr., DL — Did not play.
Eastern Oregon
Last game: Beat Montana State-Northern 58-24 to improve to 3-2 overall and 1-1 in the NAIA Frontier Conference.
Next game: At Southern Oregon, Oct. 13, 12 p.m.
Zach Lacey, Woodland, Sr., DL — Did not play.
Jarred Telles, Evergreen, So., DB — Did not play.
Bailey Buckner, Battle Ground, Fr.*, LB — Had two tackles, including one solo.
E’Lon Mack, Heritage, Jr., WR — Had one catch for a 46-yard touchdown, his first for Eastern Oregon.
Eastern Washington
Last game: Beat Southern Utah 55-17 to improve to 5-1 overall and 4-0 in the Big Sky Conference.
Next game: at Weber State, Oct. 13, 3 p.m.
Roldan Alcobendas, Camas, Sr.*, K — Made all six PATs and field goals of 32 and 19 yards. Punted four times for an average of 44.0 yards, including a long of 50 and two downed inside the 20.
Zach Eagle, Camas, Sr.*, WR — Played, but did not record a stat.
Kedrick Johnson, Hockinson, So.*, DB — Had four tackles, including two solo and 1.5 tackles for loss.
Dylan Ingram, Camas, Fr.*, TE — Had one catch for two yards, his first in his collegiate career.
Gunner Talkington, Battle Ground, Fr.*, QB —Completed 3 of 6 passes for 35 yards, with a long of 27. It included his first career collegiate completion.
Aiden Nellor, Union, Fr., TE — Played in a backup role.
Rudolph Mataia Jr., Evergreen, So.*, DL — Did not play.
Zion Fa’aopega, Union, Fr., DL — Did not play.
Michael Taras, Heritage, Fr., QB — Did not play.
George Fox
Last game: Lost to Whitworth 38-14 to fall to 2-3 overall and 0-2 in the Division-III Northwest Conference.
Next game: at Willamette, Oct. 13, 1:30 p.m.
Josiah Tully, King’s Way Christian, Sr., WR —Did not play.
K.J. Santos, Seton Catholic, Sr., FB — Did not play.
Abe Smith, Union, So., S — Did not play.
Matt Henry, Hockinson, Fr., LB — Did not play.
Kyle Brabec, Battle Ground, Fr., LB — Did not play.
Next game: at UC Davis, Oct. 13, 4 p.m.
Caleb Eldred, Camas, Fr.*, OL – Played in a backup role for an offense that gained 754 yards.
Liberty
Last game: Lost to New Mexico State 49-41 to fall to 2-3 overall.
Next game: Troy, Oct. 13, 12 p.m.
Josh Tully, King’s Way Christian, Jr.*, WR – Did not play.
Linfield
Last game: Beat Willamette 59-0 to improve to 2-2 overall and 1-1 in the Division-III Northwest Conference.
Next game: Lewis & Clark, Oct. 13, 1:30 p.m.
Will Warne, Mountain View, Jr.*, K – Made all seven of the PATs he attempted and a 26-yard field goal.
Tyler Bergeron, Battle Ground, Fr, LB/DB – Started at free safety. Returned an interception 40 yards for a touchdown. Made three tackles, including two solo.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Last game: Beat Maine Maritime 35-0 to improve to 6-0 overall and 3-0 in the Division-III NEWMAC.
Next game: U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Oct. 20, 9 a.m.
Keithen Shepard, Union, So., WR — Had three catches for 30 yards, including a 18-yard touchdown. Returned one kickoff for 30 yards. Also made one tackle.
Montana
Last game: Lost to Portland State 22-20 to fall to 4-2 overall and 2-1 in the Big Sky Conference.
Next game: at North Dakota, Oct. 13, 11 a.m.
Kobey Eaton, Evergreen, Jr.*, DB —Played in a backup role.
Rey Green, Union, So.*, RB —Did not play.
Michael Matthews, Camas, Fr.*, LB —Did not play.
Skyler Martin, Skyview, Fr.*, OL —Did not play.
Cole Grossman, Skyview, Fr., TE — Did not play.
Montana Tech
Last game: Lost to Montana Western 32-19 to fall to 3-2 both overall and in the NAIA Frontier Conference.
Next game: College of Idaho, Oct. 13, 12 p.m.
Max Hiller, La Center, Jr.*, LB — Did not play.
Zeek Fromel, Mountain View, Fr., OL/DL — Did not play.
Jack Hiller, La Center, Fr., OL — Did not play.
Nebraska
Last game: Lost to Wisconsin 41-24 to fall to 0-5 overall and 0-3 in the Big Ten.
Next game: at Northwestern, Oct. 13, 9 a.m.
Caleb Lightbourn, Camas, Jr., P — Punted two times for an average of 29.5 yards with a long of 36. Kicked off five times for an average of 64.2 yards and two touchbacks.
Notre Dame
Last game: Beat Virginia Tech 45-23 to improve to 5-0.
Next game: Pittsburgh, Oct. 13, 12:30 p.m.
Nolan Henry, Union, Sr., QB — Did not play.
Oregon State
Last game: Lost to Washington State 56-37 to fall to 1-5 overall and 0-3 in the Pac-12.
Next game: California, Oct. 20, TBD
Jack Colletto, Camas, So., QB — Completed 3 of 5 passes for 49 yards, including a long of 40. Also rushed two times for minus-2 yards, with a long of 7.
Next game: at Whitworth, Oct. 13, 1 p.m.
Logan Black, Ridgefield, Jr., OL — Started at left guard for an offense that gained 482 yards.
Tristan Thomas, Woodland, So., LB — Had two tackles, including one solo.
Liam Nabors, King’s Way Christian, So., QB — Did not play.
Peru State (Neb.)
Last game: Lost to Baker University 35-0 to fall to 2-5 overall and 2-4 in the Heart of America Conference.
Next game: Grand View University, Oct. 13, 12:30 p.m.
Dylan King, Skyview, Sr.*, DB — Did not play.
Portland State
Last game: Beat Montana 22-20 to improve to 2-4 overall and 1-2 in the Big Sky.
Next game: Northern Colorado, Oct. 13, 2 p.m.
Cameron Loos, Hockinson, Jr., TE — Did not play.
Nathan Hawthorne, Columbia River, So.*, WR — Did not play.
Brady Brick, Battle Ground, Fr.*, OL —Did not play.
Jacob Bystry, Columbia River, Jr, WR — Played in a backup role, making one tackle.
University of Redlands
Last game: Beat Chapman 39-26 to improve to 4-1 overall and 2-0 in the Division-III Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
Next game: Claremont-M-S, Oct. 13, 7 p.m.
Blake Roy, Camas, Jr. TE — Started at tight end. Had three catches for 34 yards, including a 16-yard touchdown.
Rocky Mountain College
Last game: Beat Southern Oregon 34-21 to improve to 4-2 overall and 3-2 in the NAIA Frontier Conference.
Next game: Montana State-Northern, Oct. 13, 12 p.m.
Joey Roberts, Mountain View, Fr. OL — Did not play.
Simon Fraser
Last game: Lost to Humboldt State 23-16 to fall to 1-5 overall and 0-4 in the Division-II Great Northwest Athletic Conference.
Next game: Azusa Pacific, Oct. 13, 6 p.m.
Gabe Lopes, Camas, Sr., LB — Had four tackles, including three solo.
Robert Meadors, Heritage, Fr., WR — Started at wide receiver. Had a team-high six catches for 98 yards.
Southern Oregon
Last game: Lost to Rocky Mountain 34-21 to fall to 4-1 both overall and in the NAIA Frontier Conference.
Next game: Eastern Oregon, Oct. 13, 12 p.m.
Parker Randle, Battle Ground, Jr.*, WR — Had five receptions for a team-high 79 yards.
Nate Kuratli, Union, So.*, DB — Did not play.
David McDonald, Union, Fr., DB — Did not play.
Jordan Suell, Fort Vancouver, Jr.*, WR — Will redshirt this year.
Southern Utah
Last game: Lost to Eastern Washington 55-17 to fall to 0-5 overall and 0-2 in the Big Sky Conference.
Next game: Sacramento State, Oct. 613 5 p.m.
Taylor Nelson, Union, Sr.*, LB — Started at linebacker. Had seven tackles, including one solo and one tackle for loss, and one fumble recovery.
Tate Nelson, Union, Fr., LB — Did not play.
Washington
Last game: Beat UCLA 31-24 to improve to 5-1 overall and 3-0 in the Pac-12 Conference.
Next game: at Oregon, Oct. 13, 12:30 p.m.
Angelo Sarchi, Skyview, Fr., DB — Did not play.
Noah Hellyer, Skyview, Fr., DB — Did not play.
Washington State
Last game: Beat Oregon State 56-37 to improve to 5-1 overall and 2-1 in the Pac-12.
Next game: Oregon, Oct. 20., TBD
Beau Braden, Columbia River, Fr., DL — Did not play.
Western Oregon
Last game: Beat Texas A&M-Kingsville 13-7 to improve to 3-3 overall.
Next game: at Central Washington, Oct. 13, 6 p.m.
Nathan Hockhalter, Columbia River, Fr.*, DL — Did not play.
Nehru Faalevau, Union, Fr.*, WR — Did not play.
Jordan Hickman, Hudson’s Bay, Fr.*, QB — Did not play.
Aksel Fredrickson, Battle Ground, Fr., DL — Did not play.
Wyatt Harsh, Woodland, Fr., QB — Did not play.
Next game: at Fresno State, Oct. 13, 7:30 p.m.
James Price, Camas, Sr., WR — Had three catches for 38 yards with a long of 21 yards.
Did I miss anyone? If so, email micah.rice@columbian.com.
