MOBILE, Ala. — Sophomore Kareem Hunt is already one of the most accomplished running backs in Toledo history. The five seniors blocking for him were intent on ending their college careers with a victory.

Combine the two and the Rockets were a running juggernaut that Arkansas State simply couldn’t stop.

Hunt ran for a bowl-record 271 yards and five touchdowns to lead Toledo over Arkansas State 63-44 on Sunday night. He averaged 8.5 yards per carry and scored three touchdowns in the first half as the Rockets took a 35-17 lead by halftime.

“Kareem has a special gear and it happens a lot when you least expect it,” Toledo center Greg Mancz said. “That’s what makes him so special.”

Toledo (9-4) ended the season on a three-game winning streak.

Arkansas State’s Fredi Knighten threw for 403 yards and five touchdowns.