FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The Northern Arizona football team recorded a school-record 752 yards in a 68-10 win over New Mexico Highlands Saturday in the Walkup Skydome. The Lumberjacks won their home opener for the 16th consecutive time, improving to 1-1 on the season.

“I was pleased with the effort,” said Head Coach Jerome Souers. “We had a few big plays pop. We have known that about our team but we have not seen it. It was good to see. But we are not about stats. We are about coming out and playing well and getting a win.”

New Mexico Highlands, a Division II opponent from Las Vegas, Nev., dropped to 0-2.

NAU compiled 405 yards passing with three quarterbacks combining to complete 21-of-33 attempts for five touchdowns. Senior Lance Kriesen went 7-for-10 for 125 yards and two touchdowns, while sophomore Michael Herrick had 210 passing yards on a 10-for-17 night with two touchdowns. Junior Corey Slater added 70 yards and a touchdown.

The rushing attack gained 347 yards with three players posting impressive numbers. Junior Alex Henderson gained 120 yards with two touchdowns (6, 24) in the first half. Derrick Jackson added 118 yards on seven carries, including a 78-yard run in the fourth quarter that completed the scoring. True freshman Deonte Williams added 87 yards and a touchdown in the second half.

The defense allowed just three points on the night with the only score by New Mexico Highlands coming on a 100-yard kickoff return by Lavaugh Macon in the fourth quarter. It was the first 100-yard kickoff return by an opponent since 1994 in the Walkup Skydome.

“Our defense had something to prove after last week,” said Souers, referring to the loss at Arizona State. “Some of our quickness at the line of scrimmage was tough for them at the start of the game. They made some adjustments. But it certainly impacted the early part of the game.”

Sophomore Anthony Llanos had a big game with seven tackles with five solos and 2.5 quarterback sacks and a pass deflection. The Cowboys were held to only 165 yards of total offense.

NAU scored first on a 31-yard pass from Kriesien to Skyler Moore for a 7-0 lead. After a 25-yard field goal by Greg Rivera pulled the Cowboys within 7-3, the Lumberjacks scored the next 54 points in the game.

Junior wide receiver Conrad Meadows had five receptions for 134 yards and two touchdowns (29, 67), while junior Curt Sweeney added five catches for 77 yards and a 32-yards touchdown.

Kicker Robbie Dehaze helped the scoring effort with nine extra-points and a 25-yard field goal, surpassing Micky Penaflor's career scoring mark in the game.

NAU has a bye week this week before completing non-conference play at Southern Utah on Sept. 20.