Brief
Will Burns and Floyd Chalk lead Southern Utah to 38-17 win over UC Davis
Burns accounted for four touchdowns while Chalk set a personal rushing record in Southern Utah's decisive victory.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Quarterback Will Burns accounted for four total touchdowns and running back Floyd Chalk rushed for a career‑high 212 yards as Southern Utah defeated UC Davis 38‑17 on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, according to the Associated Press.
What happened
Burns completed 13 of 20 passes for 126 yards, scoring two passing touchdowns and adding a two‑point conversion run. He also ran for 98 yards on 11 carries and found the end zone twice on the ground. Chalk carried the ball 26 times, breaking his previous record of 183 yards set on Sept. 5, and scored once.
What the reports add
The AP noted that Southern Utah trailed 17‑9 at halftime before Burns led a 13‑play, 73‑yard drive ending with a 1‑yard pass to Joshua Accord. Burns then ran in the two‑point conversion and later threw a 6‑yard touchdown to Accord, giving the Thunderbirds the lead for the remainder of the game.
What was said
"Burns led a 13‑play, 73‑yard scoring drive that lasted eight minutes," the AP report said.
How it came about
UC Davis entered the game ranked 14th in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 poll, while Southern Utah (3‑4, 2‑2) used a strong second half to secure the win. UC Davis will host Northern Colorado next, and Southern Utah travels to Idaho.
Key facts
- Will Burns threw for four touchdowns and ran for two more (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Floyd Chalk rushed for a career‑high 212 yards (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Southern Utah won 38‑17 over UC Davis (winnipegfreepress.com)
- UC Davis was ranked 14th in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 poll (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Southern Utah trailed 17‑9 at halftime before taking the lead (winnipegfreepress.com)
Sources
- [1] winnipegfreepress.com — originally reported as “Burns, Chalk leave marks in Southern Utah's 38-17 win over UC Davis”
