Spartans Football Fall to UW-Stout Polytechnic 34-20

DUBUQUE, Iowa – The University of Dubuque football team kicked off their 2026 season on Saturday night under the lights of Chalmers Field during Labor Day Weekend. The Spartans carried a 17-10 lead into halftime, but the second half was all Blue Devils as they rallied to out score UD 24-3 in the final half of action to capture the season opener for both teams 34-20. UD finished the night with 362 yards of offense in 82 plays. The Spartans grabbed 24 first downs and converted 10-20 third downs and held the edge in possession time 31:40 to the Blue…