Northern Arizona started its season in style Thursday night, routing Division II Western New Mexico 47-0 at the Walkup Skydome.

It was the Lumberjacks’ 15th consecutive home-opening win, and they started quickly, surging to a 24-0 lead by the end of the first quarter.

“That was a good win for our program; not knowing exactly what we were going to see coming into the game presented some preparation issues,” NAU coach Jerome Souers said.

Robbie Dehaze opened the scoring with 21-yard field goal. The Lumberjacks added two touchdown catches by wide receiver Alex Watson and a 16-yard fumble return for a touchdown by linebacker Joe Mitchell.

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