And he wasn't even expected to play.
Arizona Wildcats sophomore quarterback Khalil Tate ran for 327 yards in UA's 45-42 win at Colorado on Saturday night. That number is a new NCAA record among FBS-level schools.
Tate came into Saturday's game as UA's backup quarterback, but an early injury to starter Brandon Dawkins set the state for Tate, who accomplished the feat on just 14 carries.
Tate rushed for four touchdowns, and he also threw the ball well, completing 11 of 12 passes for 142 yards and a TD. The win moved Arizona to 3-2 on the season and 1-1 in the Pac-12.
What a run to get things started for the Wildcats! #BearDown
Arizona 7
Colorado 0
8:59 1st Quarter pic.twitter.com/IrlcaIDN38
— Arizona Football (@ArizonaFBall) October 8, 2017
Picking up the 3rd down conversion is nice, but why not punch it into the end zone?!
Arizona 14
Colorado 7
2:00 1st Quarter pic.twitter.com/VzN3AjJq6T
— Arizona Football (@ArizonaFBall) October 8, 2017
Khalil Tate's first TD through the air, and third overall on the night, has restored the lead.
Arizona 21
Colorado 14
1:21 2nd Quarter pic.twitter.com/W5O4798DMV
— Arizona Football (@ArizonaFBall) October 8, 2017
What a run to double Arizona's lead! #BearDown #HardEdge pic.twitter.com/HHaTMSonvl
— Arizona Football (@ArizonaFBall) October 8, 2017
After this MONSTER run, Tate sits 76 yards behind Ka'Deem Carey's 366 yard school rushing record against Colorado in 2012. #BearDown pic.twitter.com/oM7Nq87KhW
— Arizona Football (@ArizonaFBall) October 8, 2017
