The ninth-ranked St. John's Johnnies (1-0) opened their season with a lopsided 45-9 win over the visiting University of Dubuque Spartans (0-1) this afternoon in Collegeville. The Johnnies will be at home again next weekend hosting Buena Vista University for Family Day at Clemens Stadium.

SJU quarterback Nick Martin threw for 138 yards and a touchdown. He also rushed for a pair of TDs. Johnnies running back Sam Sura rolled off 152 yards on 18 carries. Junior wide receiver Evan Clark caught a pair of touchdown passes for the Johnnies.

Go Johnnies!

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