Bowl Capsules
LAS VEGAS — Donnel Pumphrey broke the NCAA career rushing record Saturday, running for 115 yards and a touchdown in San Diego State’s 34-10 victory over Houston in the Las Vegas Bowl.
Pumphrey passed former Wisconsin star Ron Dayne’s mark of 6,397 yards on a 15-yard run early in the fourth quarter, with teammates swarming him on the sideline, and wrapping up his sensational career in his Nevada hometown with 6,405 yards.
Pumphrey’s senior total of 2,133 yards rushing ranks in the top 10 for an FBS player.