Jackson Gutierrez scores 5 TDs as Navy edges Temple 42-35 in Annapolis

Jackson Gutierrez had a career-high five rushing touchdowns and threw for 178 yards to help Navy defeat Temple 42-35 on Saturday in Annapolis, according to The Baltimore Banner.

Navy built a 28-0 lead with four short touchdown runs by Gutierrez before Temple began a comeback, sparked by a 78-yard punt return by JoJo Bermudez at the end of the first half.

The teams exchanged touchdowns in the third quarter, and Temple scored 21 points in the fourth quarter to tie the game at 35.

With 1:14 remaining, Gutierrez broke a tackle on a 39-yard run that set up his game-winning 4-yard touchdown run, completing a nine-play, 75-yard drive for Navy.

Navy rushed for 317 yards, led by Gutierrez's 180 yards on 30 carries and Michael Barrow's 109 yards on 21 carries, while Temple rushed for only 45 yards.

Jaxon Smolik contributed 173 passing yards and three touchdowns for Navy, including a 49-yard touchdown pass from Gutierrez to Jordan Collins, who had 112 yards on two catches.