Passing was optional in Colorado Mesa’s comeback win over Colorado Mines on Saturday afternoon. Powered by a rushing attack that gained more than 350 yards, the Mavericks put together an astonishing two-minute drive to overcome a late deficit and retain the Nyikos Cup with a 28-24 upset in Golden.

Redshirt senior running back Brandon Belgrave starred offensively for the Mavericks (2-3, 1-2 RMAC), rushing for more than half of the team’s 369 yards on the ground. His 209 yard from scrimmage rank second all time in Marv Kay Stadium history, behind only Western Colorado’s Austin Ekeler, who gained 233 yards rushing on Nov. 7, 2015.

Belgrave got the football on nearly every key moment, ripping off runs of 29, 30 and 35 yards at various points to kickstart drives. He also scored touchdowns fro

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