 In 2009, Clay led the Big Ten and ranked eighth in the country with 1,517 rushing yards.His 18 rushing touchdowns also led the Big Ten and tied for seventh in the nation.On November 23, 2009, Clay was named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year, the third Badgers' player to be so named Big Ten, joining fellow running backs Ron Dayne (1999) and Brent Moss (1993).