SEATTLE (AP) — Jonah Coleman rushed for a career-high five touchdowns as Washington beat UC Davis 70-10 on Saturday night.
Coleman tied the modern program record set by Corey Dillon (1996 vs. UCLA) and Hugh McElhenny (1950 vs. Washington State) on a 5-yard rushing touchdown early in the third quarter. Ervin Daily set the school’s all-time mark with seven rushing touchdowns against Whitman in 1919.
Coleman, who has rushed for three touchdowns in a game twice previously in his collegiate career, bested that total before halftime. He also finished the evening with his seventh career 100-yard rushing game at Washington. Coleman had 15 carries for 111 yards.
Coleman got the Huskies on the board with a 15-yard TD run after Washington forced a three-and-out from the Aggies. Midway through the first quarter, Coleman again plunged into the end zone, this time from a yard out.
Demond Williams Jr., who had 254 yards passing, also ran for an 8-yard score prior to another rushing touchdown by Coleman early in the second quarter. Coleman made it four rushing touchdowns before halftime with a 7-yard scamper.
Hunter Ridley made a 45-yard field goal in the first quarter, and running back Matteo Perez caught a 1-yard pass from Caden Pinnick for the Aggies.
The takeaway
UC Davis: With his eighth tackle of the game, UC Davis defensive back Rex Connors became the program’s all-time leader in career tackles.
Washington: Not only did freshman receiver Raiden Vines-Bright corral his first career collegiate catch, but his second one went for a game-high 45 yards.
Up next
UC Davis: Hosts Southern Utah on Sept. 20.
Washington: Travels to Washington State on Sept. 20.
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Andrew Destin, The Associated Press
