RICHMOND, Ky. – Dy'Shawn Mobley scored all six touchdowns as Eastern Kentucky, trailing by 20 at halftime, rallied past Murray State 43-36 on Saturday, raising hopes for a spot in the FCS playoffs.
The Colonels (9-2, 6-2 Ohio Valley) have a nine-win season for the first time in seven years, keeping them in contention for an at-large playoff bid.
Mobley rushed for a career-high 224 yards and five TDs, including two in the fourth quarter as Eastern Kentucky led, 36-33, for the first time. He also caught four passes for 100 yards, including a 72-yard catch-and-run on a screen pass from Bennie Coney to end the third quarter. The five rushing TDs set a school record.
Murray State (3-8, 1-6) racked up 27 points in the first half starting with Pokey Harris' 100-yard return of the opening kick, two TD runs by KD Humphries and two field goals by Carson Greifenkamp.
Receive your weekly recap of all the happenings around the world of sports.