(ST. GEORGE. Utah – Sept 6. 2008) The Dixie State College football team played host to Western New Mexico University (0-1. 0-0 RMAC) this evening in a non-conference tilt at Hansen Stadium. 3.111 people watched as the Dixie State football team rebound from last weeks home loss with a 35-3 dominating win.

The Dixie State (1-1. 0-1 GNAC) defense was the story this week. scoring a variety of ways recording a safety and a fumble recovery for a touchdown. The defense added 6 sacks. an interception. and four forced fumbles. Defensive lineman Chad Frank (Albuquerque. NM/Sandia HS) (Jr.. Albuquerque. NM) collected two sacks. seven tackles. three of those for a loss. and a forced fumble that led to a touchdown. Dixie State dominated the Western New Mexico front line. allowing only 74 yards of total offense.

On the other hand. the Dixie State offense set a team record since making the transition to DII with 404 yards of total offense. Led by QB Dexter Hill (Pocatello. ID/Highland HS)'s (Sr.. Pocatello. ID) 243 yards (22-35) passing and 2 TD's. His favorite target was Kyser Christensen (Boise. ID/Centennial) (So.. Boise. ID) who caught 7 balls for 118 yards and a touchdown.

Dixie State will travel for the first road game of the year with a non-conference game against in state opponent Weber State University. The game is scheduled for 6:05 PM kickoff in Ogden.

NOTES: Saturday night was Military appreciation night at Hansen Stadium. All military personnel were allowed free entrance to the game. Dixie State LB Chris Timo (Santa Clara. UT/Hurricane) (Fr.. Santa Clara. UT) was honored for his 14 months on service in the Middle East.

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