Weber State University Athletics
Weber State University
5-2 , 3-0
Northern Arizona
3-4 , 1-2
Josh Davis sets record and leads Wildcats to win over NAU
10/19/2019 6:58:00 PM | Football
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It's the fourth-straight win for the Wildcats who move to 5-2 overall and 3-0 in Big Sky play.Â
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Davis had 34 carries for 328 rushing yards, breaking the WSU record of 289 yards held by C.J. Tuckett in 2012. The 328 yards is the most yards in a game by any player in any division of NCAA football this season. It's also the fifth-most in a game in Big Sky Conference history.Â
ÂIncredible game from Weber State's Josh Davis!
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School-record 328 rushing yards, the fifth most in a game in #BigSkyFB history and the most by any player in the country this season. #WeAreWeber #PurpleReign pic.twitter.com/5SJaKgdgQd
Davis started the scoring with a 54-yard touchdown less than a minute into the game. Then after an NAU touchdown, he converted on a 44-yard touchdown early in the second quarter. NAU scored twice in the second quarter and held a 21-14 lead at halftime.Â
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The second half was all Weber State as the 'Cats outscored NAU 37-7 and WSU totaled 282 yards of offense in the second half, compared to 114 for NAU.Â
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As a team the Wildcats rushed for 439 total yards, the third most in a game in WSU history. The 'Cats finished with 612 total yards, compared to 375 for the Lumberjacks. Kris Jackson rushed for a career-high 111 yards and had three rushing touchdowns.Â
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Jake Constantine was 16 of 28 passing for 173 yards. The 'Cats played without Kevin Smith and Rashid Shaheed who missed the game due to injuries.Â
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Defensively, Weber State Eddie Heckard had six tackles with one sack, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. George Tarlas had two sacks and the 'Cats recorded nine tackles for loss.Â
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Weber State hits the road for the next two games against nationally-ranked opponents, playing at UC Davis on Oct. 26 and at Sacramento State on Nov. 2.Â
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Team Stats
NAU 0, WSU 7
WSU - DAVIS, Josh 54 yd run (TUTTLE, Trey kick), 2 plays, 75 yards, TOP 0:44
NAU 7, WSU 7
NAU - CHUKWUMEZIE, S. 63 yd pass from COOKUS, Case (AGUILAR, Luis kick) 2 plays, 66 yards, TOP 0:43
NAU 7, WSU 14
WSU - DAVIS, Josh 44 yd run (TUTTLE, Trey kick), 1 plays, 44 yards, TOP 0:09
NAU 14, WSU 14
NAU - JOHNSON, H. 12 yd pass from COOKUS, Case (AGUILAR, Luis kick) 2 plays, 21 yards, TOP 0:26
NAU 21, WSU 14
NAU - CHUKWUMEZIE, S. 94 yd pass from COOKUS, Case (AGUILAR, Luis kick) 1 plays, 94 yards, TOP 0:12
NAU 21, WSU 17
WSU - TUTTLE, Trey 32 yd field goal 7 plays, 58 yards, TOP 2:57
NAU 21, WSU 24
WSU - DAVIS, Josh 3 yd run (TUTTLE, Trey kick), 6 plays, 34 yards, TOP 2:56
NAU 21, WSU 30
WSU - JACKSON, Kris 8 yd run (LLOYD, Doug rushfailed), 6 plays, 73 yards, TOP 2:49
NAU 28, WSU 30
NAU - JOHNSON, H. 44 yd pass from COOKUS, Case (AGUILAR, Luis kick) 9 plays, 75 yards, TOP 2:39
NAU 28, WSU 37
WSU - JACKSON, Kris 5 yd run (TUTTLE, Trey kick), 10 plays, 62 yards, TOP 3:57
NAU 28, WSU 44
WSU - DAVIS, Josh 1 yd run (TUTTLE, Trey kick), 4 plays, 13 yards, TOP 1:21
NAU 28, WSU 51
WSU - JACKSON, Kris 27 yd run (TUTTLE, Trey kick), 4 plays, 34 yards, TOP 2:09
