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WCSU Running Back Breaks NCAA Rushing Record

Octavias McKoy ran right into the records books with a stellar performance for Western Connecticut State University. Catch the highlights in this YouTube clip.

By Gary Jeanfaivre

Octavias McKoy. You might want to remember that name. 

The Western Connecticut State University senior broke the NCAA all-division rushing record Saturday in a game against Worcester State, according to ESPN. McKoy, a running back, scored five touchdowns and ran 455 yards on 43 carries.

While five touchdowns is prop-worthy on its own, it's the 455 yards that is all the buzz

McKoy ran away with the record previously held by Dante Brown, who ran for 441 yards in 1996 for Marietta, ESPN reports. 

Catch some of McKoy's game highlights in the YouTube clip embedded with this article.


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