ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Ricky Dobbs ran for 224 yards and four touchdowns on 42 carries Saturday as Navy became the first major-college team in 11 years to not attempt a pass in its 34-7 victory against Southern Methodist.
Navy, fourth in the nation in rushing coming in at 296 per game, ran 77 times for 404 yards. The last team to play a game without throwing a pass was Ohio University in a 21-17 victory against Akron on Oct. 25, 1997.
Saturday’s game was played in a downpour, and the second half was played before a crowd of just several thousand fans.
Dobbs, a third-string quarterback, replaced Jarod Bryant, who injured his right shoulder on a 20-yard run in the first quarter, and quickly directed the Midshipmen (5-3) to two touchdowns on runs of 2 and 5 yards. He carried the ball on his first eight plays against SMU (1-8).
