DUBUQUE, Iowa (Duhawks.com) – In 2014 the Duhawks revamped offense fell to UW-Stout despite passing for a then school record 381 yards on offense. Loras (0-2) would match that and some in the 2015 edition on Saturday, Sept. 12, but unfortunately saw the same result in the loss column by a final score of 52-42.

The first half went down as a shootout, with both offenses using big plays to rack up scoring opportunities. UW-Stout (1-1) dominated the first quarter, using short rushing plays and quick possessions to make the most of their opportunities. Loras' offense broke out in the second quarter of play to the tune of 18 points, but allowed the Blue Devils to add 14 more of their own right before the break to lead 28-21.

Neither team found success on defense limiting the opponents' passing game with Loras freshman Nolan Baumhover throwing for 291 yards in the first half. Baumhover also showed off his ability to make plays with his legs, rushing for 37 yards. His recognition of the defensive pressure and willingness to move out of the pocket set the Duhawks up on their second touchdown drive of the game. His 13-yard scramble put the Duhawks on the 44 yard line and set up a 56-yard strike to sophomore Mikey Castoro.

The third quarter saw more of the gun-slinging offenses that was put on display in the opening half of action Both Baumhover and senior Nik Schulte added touchdown passes, but the 17 points allowed to the Blue Devils extended their lead to 10 points heading into the fourth.

Loras made multiple offensive pushes in the fourth quarter, but found themselves unable to sustain drives inside of Stout territory. The Duhawks failed to overcome their own penalties which muffled any momentum they had. With 3:43 to play it appeared as if junior Wes Bowers had returned an interception for a touchdown, but a roughing the passer penalty brought the play back and gave the ball back to the Blue Devils who simply wasted more time off the clock with their running game.

The Duhawk offense had success against the Blue Devil defense, managing to accumulate 792 yards of total offense, which broke the school record of 716 set in 1998. Unfortunately for the Duhawks, their secondary allowed 418 yards and three touchdowns. Defensively, the Duhawk run defense kept their opponent in check most of the day, holding the Blue Devils to 116 yards on 39 carries, a 2.9 yard per attempt average.

Duhawk fans in attendance saw the emergence of both Baumhover and junior Josh Schulte. Baumhover finished the game with 387 passing yards, a school record set by Dylan Jones last season. Schulte accumulated 219 yards on a career-high 15 receptions, and added two touchdowns to his season total.