UC Davis sets program records for points, total yards

<p>DAVIS, Calif. &mdash; Hunter Rodrigues was 19 of 23 for 265 yards and three touchdowns and UC Davis set school records for total yards (768) and points in a 73-24 victory over Cal Poly on Saturday.</p>
<p>UC Davis’ previous record for total yards was 697 against Mesa State, and the scoring record was 65 versus San Francisco State in 1985. </p>
<p>Backup quarterback Trent Tompkins scored on both of his runs, totaling 91 yards, <a href="https://twitter.com/UCDfootball/status/1373410033963134978">highlighted by an 86-yarder</a>. The freshman broke multiple tackles around his own 35, cut across the field and ran behind several teammates along the left side before escaping another tackler at the 10. </p>
<p>Ulonzo Gilliam Jr. rushed for 105 yards and a touchdown for UC Davis (2-1). McCallan Castles, Lance Babb II, Blake Thorpe and Ulonzo Gilliam Jr. each had a receiving touchdown. </p>
<p>Rodrigues completed all 14 of his passes in the first half, to eight different Aggies, for 188 yards and three touchdowns — plus a rushing score for a 49-10 lead. Luka Nixon had two of UC Davis’ sacks and Isaiah Thomas made an interception as Cal Poly had just 82 yards of offense.</p>
<p>Hunter Raquet passed for 135 yards with one touchdown for Cal Poly (0-2). Jalen Hamler was 7-of-16 passing for 74 yards with an interception. </p>
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