Elijah Owens is named to Jerry Rice Award Watch List

Thursday, 24 October 2024

Indiana State redshirt freshman quarterback Elijah Owens has been added to the Jerry Rice Award Watch List.

The Sycamore became the second Indiana State quarterback to be named to the Jerry Rice Midseason Watch List in the last three seasons, and is also one of three Missouri Valley Conference players to be honored.

Owens is also one of 30 players to be named to the in-season Watch List for the award which honors the FCS Freshman Player of the Year.

Owens earned Stats Perform FCS National Freshman of the Week after his performance in ISU's 31-27 win against Murray State.

The Freshman came up with 962 yards, including six touchdowns and four interceptions so far this season.

The 2024 Jerry Rice Award recipient will be announced December 4th.

The award is named after legendary Hall of Fame wide receiver Jerry Rice.

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