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Arizona vs. NAU final score: Wildcats run for 506 yards in rout of Lumberjacks

The Arizona Wildcats started their season off with a blowout victory Saturday, taking down the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 62-24 at Arizona Stadium.

Arizona's ground game picked up where it left off from the 2016 Territorial Cup, as it tallied 506 rushing yards. Six different Wildcats recorded a rushing touchdown, and six Wildcats had 55 rushing yards or more.

Arizona’s defense struggled, surrendering 562 yards, but forced three turnovers, including two interceptions by Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles.

Brandon Dawkins started at quarterback for Arizona, but had trouble connecting with his receivers, finishing 7-13 for 89 yards and a touchdown.