Central pounds ISU
Bill Schaefer/Idaho State Journal Idaho State University walk-on running back Ben Laporta (31) eludes the grasp of defensive back ?? (18) during their first scrimmage this past Saturday.

Quarterback Ryan Robertson threw for 192 yards and three touchdowns to lead undefeated Central Washington to a 33-22 victory Saturday over winless Idaho State.

Robertson completed 26 of 43 attempts, but had four interceptions for the Wildcats (5-0).

Central Washington's leading receiver was Johnny Spevak, who had six receptions for 55 yards and two touchdowns. The Wildcats leading rusher was Bryson Kelly who had 91 yards on 16 carries.

Idaho State (0-4) quarterback Kyle Blum finished the game with 248 yards passing, completing 19 of 32 attempts, with three touchdowns and two interceptions.

The leading receivers for ISU were Kelvin Krosch, who had six catches for 113 yards and two touchdowns, and J.D. Ponciano, who had eight catches for 62 yards and a touchdown.

The Wildcats, a Division II team, outgained their Division I opponents 383 yards to 215 and held the Bengals to negative-33 yards rushing on 24 attempts. The Wildcats defense also had five sacks.

The game featured 11 turnovers - 10 in the first half - with Idaho State recording six and Central Washington with five.

Central Washington took a 26-0 lead with 11:06 remaining in the first half, their first score coming on a safety.

Following that, the Wildcats scored three-straight touchdowns followed by a field goal in a little more than four minutes. The scores came following two fumble recoveries and an interception.

Idaho State responded by scoring two touchdowns in 84 seconds in the first half, following an interception and a fumble by Central Washington.

In the second half, the Wildcats scored an insurance touchdown in the third quarter, with Idaho State scoring their only touchdown of the half with 1:35 remaining in the game.

On defense, Central Washington was led by linebacker Adam Bighill who had nine tackles, including a sack. Idaho State's defense was led by linebackers A.J. Storms and Philip Arias who recorded 18 and 17 tackles, respectively.

This was Idaho State head coach John Zamberlin's first game against his former team. He coached at Central Washington for 10 years before moving to ISU in 2006.

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