Pinnick, Aggies Overpower Rams in High-Scoring Affair

DAVIS, Calif. (Interstat) — Caden Pinnick accounted for five touchdowns and 376 total yards to power UC Davis past Rhode Island 47-26 on Saturday at UC Davis Health Stadium.

The Aggies, now 9-3, never trailed after an early field goal. Rhode Island’s Antwain Littleton Jr. scored two second-quarter rushing touchdowns, including a 63-yard dash, to keep the Rams close at halftime, down 18-20. UC Davis pulled away after the break, scoring 15 points in the third quarter. Jordan Fisher added a 50-yard rushing score for the Aggies.

Pinnick completed 17 of 29 passes for 277 yards and four touchdowns while rushing for 99 yards and another score. Samuel Gbatu Jr. led all receivers with 121 yards and a touchdown on four catches. For Rhode Island, now 11-3, Devin Farrell threw for 294 yards and two touchdowns, both to Marquis Buchanan, who finished with 113 receiving yards.