RB, Jr., 5-11, 200 lbs., Malden, MA/Malden
WEEK 12 Stats: 195 rush yards, 26 rushes, 7.1 ypc, 9 first downs
Exilhomme averaged 7.1 yards per attempt as the primary ball carrier for Central Connecticut’s 389-yard rushing performance during a first-place battle against Robert Morris. The junior running back rushed 26 times for 185 yards – the second-highest individual total in a NEC game this season – in a 49-28 win that allowed the Blue Devils to secure an automatic bid to the NCAA FCS Playoffs. Exilhomme recorded nine first downs on the way to a career-high rushing output. He gained at least 23 yards on three different plays. Exilhomme kicked off CCSU’s second touchdown drive of the game by ripping off a 39-yard run to the RMU 24-yard line. His final carry of the day came with more than 11:00 remaining in the fourth quarter.