Miguel Starks rushes for 4 TDs, passes for another to lead The Citadel over Furman 38-28

Starks leads The Citadel over Furman 38-28

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Miguel Starks rushed for four touchdowns — including a fumble recovery in the end zone — and passed for another in his first career start to lead The Citadel over Furman 38-28 on Saturday.

Starks had scoring runs of 11, 17 and 23 yards. He also fumbled the ball from the 1-yard line into the end zone and fell on it for a touchdown to tie the Bulldogs’ single-game scoring record.

Leading 24-21, Starks threw a 28-yard scoring pass to Scott Harward. He ran for his last TD with 2:51 left to help the Bulldogs (3-4, 1-3 Southern Conference) snap a three-game losing streak.

Starks had 23 carries for 144 yards for the Bulldogs, who had a season-high 296 yards rushing. He also was 14-for-19 for 183 yards.

Jordan Sorrells went 27-for-42 for 250 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions for the Paladins (4-3, 3-2), who had 408 yards of offense.