Dayton running back named preseason All-American

Dayton's Jake Chisholm runs for a touchdown after a catch in the first quarter against Butler on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, at Welcome Stadium. David Jablonski/Staff

Credit: David Jablonski

Credit: David Jablonski

Dayton's Jake Chisholm runs for a touchdown after a catch in the first quarter against Butler on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, at Welcome Stadium. David Jablonski/Staff

Dayton Flyers running back Jake Chisholm was named to the STATS Preseason All-American second team on Monday.

Chisholm, a redshirt senior from Union, Ky., ranked second in the Football Championship Subdivision last season in all-purpose yards (163.9 per game). He led the FCS in rushing attempts per game (23.5) and touchdowns per game (1.8).

Chisholm will be a team captain for the second time. He ran for 1,073 yards last season and also caught 30 passes for 361 yards

Dayton opens preseason camp Aug. 8.

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