Keenan Reynolds Ties Montee Ball's NCAA Record for Most Rushing Touchdowns

Navy senior quarterback Keenan Reynolds has moved into the history books after scoring his 77th career rushing touchdown Saturday against South Florida. 

According to ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg, Reynolds tied the FBS mark set by former Wisconsin running back Montee Ball in 2012. 

Per the American Athletic Conference's official Twitter, this is what Reynolds' record-tying score looked like:

As impressive as Reynolds' mark is, the touchdown came at a critical moment on a 4th-and-goal with Navy up by five points and less than two minutes to play. It sealed the victory for Navy, moving the Midshipmen's record to 6-1 and making them bowl eligible for the fourth consecutive season. 

Under head coach Ken Niumatalolo, Navy has become one of the nation's premier rushing programs. Reynolds is a vital part of that success, running for over 1,100 yards and 54 rushing touchdowns the past two seasons. He finished Saturday's game with 116 rushing yards and two touchdowns. 

Reynolds isn't asked to do much in the passing game, finishing with 16 yards in the air against South Florida, so being able to create plays with his legs is essential to the team's success.

Now, the fourth-year star is able to take a moment in the spotlight and can celebrate breaking Ball's record as soon as next week in a huge AAC showdown against 16th-ranked Memphis.