VALLEY-FOOTBALL.org – Indiana State quarterback Elijah Owens was named the Missouri Valley Football Conference's Newcomer of the Week as announced by the conference office following the Sycamores' 31-27 win over Murray State.
Owens accounted for 264 yards of total offense and two touchdowns in the Sycamores' win over the Racers as Indiana State picked up its first MVFC win of the 2024 season.
Owens completed 25 of 34 passes for 218 yards and a touchdown, adding 46 yards and a TD on the ground. The Sycamores scored the game-winning touchdown with 11 seconds left, and Owens directed the drive with passes or runs on seven of the nine plays.