The Southland football team unveiled all of its firepower in a 62-14 win over Wabasha/Kellogg in Adams Friday.

The Rebels (1-0 overall) put up 55 points in the first half as they racked up 352 yards on the ground on the night.

Sophomore running back Nick Schmitz averaged 28.2 yards per carry with three scores for Southland.

“The kids came out and played awesome,” Southland head coach Shawn Kennedy said. “I didn’t realize how truly fast we were until tonight. We’ve got a lot of weapons to use and it was a great effort. They played out of their heads.”

Kennedy was pleased how his team responded to two major injuries — fullback Ben Wolterman is out for six to eight weeks with an injury and offensive lineman Steve Sathre will be limited throughout the season with an injury.

“To play as well as we did without two key guys, that’s hard for me describe how big that is,” Kennedy said.

Southland rushing: Nick Schmitz, 6-for-149, 3 TD; Tyler Kressin, 7-for-92, 2 TD; Cody Kirtz, 9-for-72, TD

Southland passing: Sam Noterman, 7-for-7, 155, 2 TD

Southland receiving: Alan May, 3-for-82, 2 TDs; Mike Goergen, 3-for-45