Quarterback Austin Allen and running back David Williams were statistical leaders for their team during the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl on Saturday in Pasadena, Calif.
Allen completed 6 of 9 passes for 75 yards and Williams rushed 6 times for 28 yards for the National team, which defeated the American team 23-0 at the Rose Bowl.
Williams' longest run of 10 yards set up the National team's first score. The run came one play after the National defense recovered a fumble by American quarterback Kenny Hill at the 11. Williams' run to the 1 was followed by a touchdown run one play later.
Allen quarterbacked five drives. His best drive came during a two-minute situation late in the second quarter with consecutive competitions of 18, 24 and 14 yards. The drive ended with a missed field goal on the final play of the half.
Allen's most impressive pass might have been his last of the game, a 15-yard strike to former Ohio State tight end Marcus Baugh during the National's second scoring drive. Allen fit the pass between a cornerback and safety on a route near the sideline.
Allen was sacked four times in the first half. National coach Mike Martz accused American coach Darrell Green of running defenses - including stunts and blitzes - that were not approved for the game, which led to some of the sacks.
The American defense was flagged for illegal defense during the second half.