GOLDEN — Colorado Mines, ranked No. 24 in NCAA Division II, gained 673 total yards Saturday and rolled to a 55-7 victory over South Dakota Mines & Tech.
Dan Palmer ran for 168 yards and three touchdowns on 16 carries and Clay Garcia passed for 318 yards and three touchdowns for the Orediggers (2-0), who scored two touchdowns during each quarter.
Colo. Mesa 52, Dixie State 30
ST. GEORGE, Utah — The Mavericks (1-1) returned three interceptions for touchdowns, two by Trent Debraga, in their road victory. Colorado Mesa forced seven turnovers (five interceptions, two fumbles) by Dixie State.
CSU-Pueblo 41, Northwestern (Okla.) 0
PUEBLO — The 21st-ranked Thunderwolves (2-0) bolted to a 34-0 halftime lead and finished with 339 total yards.
N. Arizona 58, Fort Lewis 13
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Cary Grossart threw for 271 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Lumberjacks (1-1), who scored on their first two possessions against the Skyhawks (1-1).
Idaho St. 44, Western St. 7
POCATELLO, Idaho — Rodrick Rumble caught 10 passes for 144 yards and three touchdowns, helping Idaho State (1-1) end an 11-game losing streak at the expense of the Mountaineers (0-2).
Adams State 35, Black Hills State 14
SPEARFISH, S.D. — Junior quarterback Trevor Eggleston passed for 190 yards and two touchdowns, both TDs coming in the first five minutes, as the Grizzlies (2-0) rolled.
