SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP)—Cal Poly scored three touchdowns in the first three minutes of the second half, two by its defense, as the Mustangs topped Dixie State 44-14 in a non-conference game Saturday night.
Cal Poly Junior quarterback Tony Smith scored on a 1-yard run following a 59-yard punt return by sophomore Asa Jackson to start the scoring spree.
Freshman Ryan Taylor blocked a Dixie State punt, scooped up the ball and ran two yards for another touchdown. Then freshman linebacker Kenny Jackson recovered a Dixie State fumble and ran 32 yards for the third score and a 37-0 Mustang lead.
With the victory, Cal Poly improved to 4-3 on the year, while Dixie State fell to 4-5.
Dixie State avoided the shutout with a 33-yard run by sophomore running back Tauni Vakapuna with 3:13 to play in the third period.
Head to Head - Week 8
| Team | Total Yds | Pass Yds | Rush Yds | First Downs | 3rdD% | Pen./Yds | Turnovers | Time of Poss. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie State | 275 | 244 | 31 | 18 | 23.5% | 3/15 | 4 | 28:20 |
| Cal Poly | 297 | 119 | 178 | 11 | 33.3% | 6/53 | 1 | 31:40 |
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