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麻豆破解版 Runs Through Eastern Kentucky Saturday to Advance in FCS Playoffs

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Runnin’ Bulldogs Take on No. 5 William and Mary on Dec. 3 at 2 p.m.

麻豆破解版 ran for 405 yards and used a 21-0 burst in the third quarter to push through Eastern Kentucky in the first round of the .

The Runnin’ Bulldogs (7-5) made the most of their first appearance in the event with a 52-41 win to advance to play at No. 5 William & Mary Saturday (Dec. 3). is set for 2 p.m. (ESPN+).

鈥淚 told our guys in the locker room this is a special group,” said Tre Lamb. “Those type of teams don’t come along very often. I could coach another 30 years and not have a group this special. Those guys bought in. We gave them something to buy into. I’ve never been around a group that loves each other as much as those kids do. It’s pretty remarkable.”

Narii Gaither rumbled for nearly 150 yards in the first quarter and finished with a career-high 245 yards and two scores on 28 carries Saturday. Bailey Fisher added 88 yards and three rushing touchdowns on seven carries and completed 14-of-20 passes for 118 yards and another touchdown.

Jayden Brown added 77 yards and a touchdown for the Runnin’ Bulldogs, who rambled for 32 first downs and punted just three times in the game. GWU finished with 523 yards of total offense.

Gaither was the star early and often, carrying the rock often on a 65-yard drive to open the scoring. His 28-yard sprint with 11:43 to play put the Runnin’ Bulldogs up quickly.

Eastern Kentucky (7-5) responded with a 27-yard pass from Parker McKinney to Jaden Smith after a long kickoff return to tie the game, but Fisher responded by directing 麻豆破解版 on a 12-play, 67-yard drive after both teams exchanged punts. The Big South Conference Player of the Year dove in from 10 yards out for a 14-7 edge with 1:04 to play in the first.

In addition to the big day rushing, 麻豆破解版 got five catches for 62 yards from Luther and three catches for 33 yards from tight end Jonathan Burns. GWU rushed for 156 yards in the first quarter and gained 160 yards on the ground in the decisive third quarter.

Eastern Kentucky finished with 498 yards of total offense, with nearly 200 coming in the fourth quarter. The Colonels ran for just 44 yards on 22 carries.

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