The former Wisconsin running back leads the 49ers to victory over the Cowboys on Sunday Night Football

Former Wisconsin running back Isaac Guerendo scored the first touchdown of his NFL career in the San Francisco 49ers' 30-24 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football.

The former Badger took a handoff from 49ers QB Brock Purdy from the 4-yard line and pounced for the score. His touchdown was the first of three touchdowns by the 49ers in the third quarter. This meant the team led 13:10 – a lead that they never relinquished.

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Guerendo finished the night with 14 carries, 85 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown, as well as three receptions for 17 receiving yards, which was a team-high.

Here is his touchdown:

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The former Badger's role has steadily increased since he joined the team as a fourth-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. He is the team's first choice at the position with star Christian McCaffrey still out due to injury.

His night against Dallas could have looked even better in the statistics. Instead of adding another touchdown in the game's closing moments, Guerendo deftly slid downfield to end the game.

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Guerendo played five years at Wisconsin (2018-2022) before transferring to Louisville for the 2023 season. He was never able to win the full-time job with the Badgers due to recurring injuries and the emergence of Braelon Allen in 2021.

By far the speedster's best collegiate performance was his 2023 season with Louisville for 810 yards and 11 touchdowns. Otherwise, he only totaled 99 carries, 582 yards and six touchdowns in his years with the Badgers.

Guerendo is now up to 37 carries, 227 yards and a touchdown in his rookie NFL season. He and the 49ers will be back on the field Sunday, Nov. 10, in Tampa Bay.

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