Clemson running back Travis Etienne was named the Atlantic Coast Conference’s Player of the Year for a second straight year on Wednesday.
Etienne is the first Clemson player to win the conference’s most coveted award in back-to-back years since former quarterback Steve Fuller did the same in 1977 and 1978. They are the only two Clemson players to win ACC Player of the Year honors twice.
Etienne, who led the All-ACC team balloting with 176 points, has rushed for 1,386 yards this season on just 168 carries. His 8.2 yards per carry average leads the FBS. He also led the ACC in rushing touchdowns with 16 and is tied for the league lead with 18 total touchdowns.