Quarterback John Gould threw for over 100 yards and three touchdowns to lead the St. Thomas football team to a 33-0 halftime lead over St. Olaf Saturday afternoon at O’Shaughnessy Stadium.

The Tommies wasted no time scoring when running back Jordan Roberts chalked up a 2-yard touchdown on the third play of the contest. Gould and wide receiver Nick Waldvogel connected for a 25-yard touchdown on St. Thomas’ second offensive possession. A successful extra point from kicker Paul Graupner made it 13-0 with 10:21 left in the first quarter.

Following an unsuccessful onside kick by Graupner, St. Olaf’s first possession in St. Thomas’ territory ended in disappointment. On fourth down, linebacker Jesse Addo forced quarterback Nate Penz to fumble while linebacker Tim McClanahan recovered on St. Thomas’ 45-yard line. This led to Gould’s second touchdown, a 4-yard pass to tight end Charlie Dowdle.

Roberts’ 3-yard rushing touchdown with 1:55 left in the second quarter gave St. Thomas a 27-0 lead. Gould tallied his third touchdown of the game with a 36-yard pass to wide receiver Ryan Bradley to put the Tommies up 33-0 with 11:57 in the third quarter. Alex Fenske replaced Gould under center after this possession.

Defensive back Tyler Vajdic’s interception in the second quarter was St. Olaf’s lone bright spot, but just like every other possession, it resulted in an Oles punt.

Jesse Krull can be reached at krul7386@stthomas.edu.