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Austin III Named AAC Offensive Player of the Week

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – University of Memphis wide receiver Calvin Austin III was named the American Athletic Conference (AAC) Offensive Player of the Week on Monday, the league office announced.

Austin III has the best game of his career in a 55-50 win at Arkansas State this past Saturday, reeling in six catches for 239 yards and three touchdowns. His 239 receiving yards were the second-most in single-game, program history behind Anthony Miller's 250-yard performance vs. Tulsa, Oct. 29, 2016.

Austin III totaled more than 100 receiving yards for the seventh time in his career, the third most 100-yard games in program history.