Griffon football won on the road for the seventh straight time, dominating Washburn from start to finish on Saturday, 46-21.
The Griffons used 144 first-quarter rushing yards to jump out to a 21-7 after one quarter, forcing two Washburn turnovers in the quarter.
The Griffons’ 503 offensive yards gave the program three consecutive 500-plus-yard performances for the first time in MWSU history.
Shamar Griffith became the third Griffon back to rush for over 100 yards (113) in the last two weeks.
Rouse became the 15th different Griffon to score a touchdown this season, the 14th offensive player after Jhaidyn Richardson put the Griffs on the board with his first career TD.
Sam Aviles gave the Griffons their first made field goal of the season with a 46-yarder into the wind in the fourth quarter.
Missouri Western returns to Spratt Memorial Stadium for a 4 p.m. Homecoming game against Missouri Southern. There will be a post-game fireworks show.