Former Boise State tailback Jay Ajayi rushed for 57 yards in the Super Bowl on Sunday — helping the Philadelphia Eagles beat the New England Patriots 41-33 in Minneapolis.
Ajayi, who was limited in some practices because of an ankle injury, finished with nine carries and 6.3 yards per carry. LeGarrette Blount led the team with 14 carries for 90 yards and a touchdown (6.4 ypc) and Corey Clement topped the Eagles with 100 receiving yards and a TD as the team continued to thrive with a stable of running backs.
Ajayi finished the playoffs with 42 carries for 184 yards (4.