BANGOR, ME -- John Smith had two fourth quarter touchdowns as Husson College defeated Union College, 20-7 at Winkin Stadium in the season opener for both football teams Saturday.

Husson's two runs were one yard each, coming with 7:59 left in the fourth to cap a seven play, 54 yard drive and with 11 seconds remaining after a five play, 35 yard drive. Smith finished with 142 yards on 30 carries.

Husson quarterback Cory Brandon was 15 for 24 with an interception for 121 yards and a touchdown, while Kyree Cali had 38 yards on three catches for the Eagles. Husson had 257 yards in offense on 62 plays in the season debut. Jean Gabriel had nine tackles, including six solo, for the hosts.

Union was led by junior wide receiver Packy Brown, who had 88 yards on four catches and Griffin Beal, who had eight catches for 74 yards. Beal hauled in a 47 yard reception. Nick Cascione had 14 completions in 23 attempts for 191 yards and a TD with an interception. Connor Kinzelmann rushed for 84 yards on 27 carries. Jake Lombardo's 12 tackles were a game best.

Union looked to take the first lead of the game after Brown's 47 yard catch from Cascione put the ball at the Husson 10 with 10 minutes left in the first quarter. But after a nine yard Union catch to the one, Jean Gabriel forced a fumble and the Eagles took over. The Eagles took the lead with 3:32 left on a 22 yard reception by Calli from Brandon to wrap up a four play, 14 yard drive in 2:14. Union tied it on Ryan Hanney's 23 yard catch from Cascione with 2:25 to play in the third. That was a 12 play, 93 yard drive that took 5:55.

Union opens the home season Saturday, September 9 when the Dutchmen play former Liberty League rival Coast Guard at 1 p.m. at Frank Bailey Field.