Another first-year transfer starting quarterback is making his mark in the Great Midwest. This time, it was the dual-threat Clayton, who beat Lake Erie with his arm and legs in a 42-12 final during his first conference game for the Pioneers.
Clayton rolled up 317 yards of total offense, including a single-game conference rushing record (by a QB) with 106 net and threw for over 200 yards in the air on 11 completions.
The 6-2, 210 lb. signal caller connected with star wideout Ashton Dulin for both passing touchdowns.
Clayton tossed a 14-yard pass in the red zone in the first quarter and later hooked up from 43 yards out at the beginning of the fourth quarter. He rushed 17 times and bested the previous record for a quarterback, which was 78 yards gained on the ground by teammate Zane Bunnell (last year vs. Kentucky Wesleyan).
Clayton came to Malone by way of Clarion University, a PSAC school also in Super Region 1.
On the season, Clayton has completed almost 60 percent of his passes for 484 yards and three touchdowns in two games.