Hernandez was able to bring the Huskies back and tied the game later in the quarter on a 6-yard pass, but Micah Andrews' 6-yard run for a touchdown gave the Deacons a lead they would never relinquish. In the second quarter, Lou Allen's 15-yard touchdown brought the Huskies within one after a missed extra point, to have the half end with the Deacons ahead 14–13.
The Huskies were able to recover from a setback and tied the game in the quarter, thanks to Hernandez's efforts. However, Micah Andrews' decisive touchdown run gave the Deacons a commanding lead that they would not relinquish. The second quarter saw Lou Allen's touchdown narrow the deficit to 14-13.