Source: BroBible
Summary
Bemidji State quarterback Connor Carver rushed for 335 yards and four touchdowns in a 37-19 win over Minot State, breaking the school’s single-game rushing record. He carried the ball 36 times, averaging 9.3 yards per carry. The Beavers attempted only three passes, with Carver not throwing a single pass. His performance surpassed the previous record of 319 yards, set by John Gronski in 1987. Carver’s total rushing yards were the highest for a Bemidji State player since 2019.
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The routine arrives with confidence.
Quarterbacks are supposed to throw. Not run. Especially not 36 times.
Carver became the offense. No passes. No hesitation.
He ran like a back, scored like a back, and left the record book in the dust.
Turns out, some quarterbacks just prefer to run.
Author: Evan Null
Connor Carver Had A Running Back Workload At Quarterback
Rainy conditions forced Bemidji State to drastically alter its normal offensive approach.
The solution was apparently: Connor, you’re the offense now.
Carver carried 36 times while the rest of the team combined for only 22 rushing attempts. He produced touchdown runs of nine, 10, 20, and 47 yards and also ripped off a 52-yard gain while the Beavers repeatedly shoved the ball back into his hands.
Bemidji State finished with 20 of its 22 first downs coming on the ground.
That is not subtle.
The Quarterback Did Not Even Attempt A Pass
This might be the weirdest piece of the entire stat line.
Carver officially attempted zero passes.
Bemidji State’s three throws came from Bart McAninch, who completed one for 13 yards and threw an interception. So Carver was technically listed at quarterback while spending his Saturday doing almost nothing quarterbacks are normally expected to do.
He simply took the ball and ran…over and over and over again.
Thirty-six carries is a massive workload even for a feature back. Only a handful of players at any level of college football will touch the ball that many times in a game, and most of them are not listed under “QB” on the roster.
Carver’s Record Shattered A 40-Year-Old Mark
Carver’s 335 yards shattered the program’s previous single-game record of 319, set by running back John Gronski in 1987. Even better, Gronski was actually in attendance for homecoming while somebody playing an entirely different position erased his record.
The Bemidji State recap notes that Carver became the first Beaver to rush for more than 300 yards in a game since Jalen Frye put up 316 against Minot State in 2019.
Apparently, Minot State has a recurring problem with Bemidji State players deciding to become Derrick Henry for an afternoon.
Zero Passes, 36 Carries, And A New Legacy
Carver also came within one rushing touchdown of tying Bemidji State’s single-game record of five.
There are dual-threat quarterbacks, then there is whatever this was.
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What’s Next For The Running QB?
Carver’s performance was historic, but it also raised questions about the team’s offensive strategy. With only three passes attempted, it’s clear the coaching staff made a bold decision to lean on Carver’s running ability.
His 335 yards and four touchdowns were enough to secure a win, but the lack of passing could be a concern for future games against more balanced opponents.
Still, Carver’s performance was a testament to his physical ability and the team’s willingness to adapt in the face of challenging conditions.
