For the first time in 17 years, the Washington University football team (4-6, 1-2 UAA) finished the season with a losing record.

Ahead 13-0 late in the third quarter, Washington University’s special teams unit fumbled twice, allowing Carnegie Mellon University to score 14 points and take the lead in less than three minutes and sending the Bears to a 21-13 loss on Saturday.

The Washington University football team held the nation’s best offense in check for much of the game, but could not recover from two late touchdowns by No. 11 Wabash College.

The Washington University football team looks to a strong start and an even better finish after last season’s disappointing end.