MOSCOW, Idaho – Behind three scores from record-breaking senior running back Ulonzo Gilliam, Jr., the UC Davis football team tamed No. 15-ranked Idaho, 44-26, Saturday afternoon at the Kibbie Dome.  The win was the fifth in a row for the red-hot Aggies as they improve to 6-4 on the season and 5-2 in Big Sky play.

The rushing attack caused fits for the Vandals (6-4, 5-2) all day, eclipsing 200 yards at the half to total 251 for the game. Gilliam, Jr., led the way with 164 yards on 30 carries for his eighth 100-yard game this season. The Merced native punched in two touchdowns from a yard out and then added a seven-yard score to secure the victory.

He also registered his second 1,000-yard rushing season and set the all-time rushing touchdown record on his first score.

Sophomore quarterback Miles Hastings was once again efficient leading the offense, completing 16-of-19 passes for 206 yards.

In his return to his home state, Lan Larison set the tone early for the Ags, running away from the Idaho defense for a 33-yard score to give UCD the early 7-0 lead on just four plays on the opening drive. The Idaho native finished with 69 yards on seven carries.

Isaiah Gomez continued his stellar kicking, connecting on all three of his field goals Saturday. He has now made 13-of-13 tries in his last six games.

Redshirt freshman Rex Connors was all over the field for the Aggies, recording 15 total tackles, including 10 solo stops. Devon King chipped in nine total tackles, while Zach Kennedy recorded two sacks.

UC Davis is now set to clash with Causeway rival Sacramento State on Saturday, Nov. 19, at Hornet Stadium.

Game Notes
- The Aggies have won five games in a row for the second straight season, starting the 2021 campaign with five wins.
- UC Davis has scored over 40 points in all five of its wins over the streak.
- The Aggies are 6-0 when scoring over 40 points this season.
- UC Davis recorded its last victory over a ranked opponent last season when the Aggies downed No. 14 Weber State, 17-14, on the road on Sept. 25, 2021.
- Ulonzo Gilliam, Jr. scored three touchdowns on the ground on Saturday. He last punched in three scores against Dixie State on Sept. 18, 2021.
- Ulonzo Gilliam, Jr. secured his second career 1,000-yard rushing season. He rushed for 1,249 in 2019.
- Ulonzo Gilliam, Jr. broke the UC Davis rushing touchdown record, previously held by Preston Jackson.
- Isaiah Gomez is 13-for-13 on field goal tries in his last six games.
- Rex Connors has recorded 15 or more tackles in two games this season.
- Zach Kennedy tallied a career-high two sacks.