Jacksonville State quarterback Tyler Huff honored by Conference USA
After helping Jacksonville State clinch Conference USA title game hosting rights, Tyler Huff earned some recognition for his Week 13 performance.
The quarterback was named CUSA offensive player of the week after helping lead the Gamecocks to a 21-11 win over Sam Houston on Saturday to add a conference title game to its schedule.
This marks Huff’s second offensive player of the week honor this season and Jax State’s fifth individual player honor.
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The quarterback ran for 177 yards and three touchdowns on a career-high 30 carries in the win, with 81 yards and two touchdowns coming on third down. His 13 rushing touchdowns on the season are tied for the most by a quarterback in conference history.
Huff also completed 9 of his 12 passing attempts to nine different receivers, throwing for 54 yards in the win.
Jax State (8-3, 7-0 CUSA) will travel to Western Kentucky on Saturday to close the regular season before hosting the CUSA championship game on Dec. 6.