NEW ORLEANS – Arkansas State’s Corey Rucker, Troy’s Zion Williams and Georgia Southern’s Britton Williams earn Sun Belt weekly honors after leading their teams to season-opening victories.
Football Offensive Player of the Week
Corey Rucker, Arkansas State
(Fr., WR – Bentonia, Miss.)
Red Wolves freshman wide receiver Corey Rucker hauled in nine receptions for 138 yards and three touchdowns in Arkansas State’s 40-21 victory over Central Arkansas. Each of the Bentonia, Miss., product’s three touchdowns came in the second half, helping the Red Wolves overcome a 7-6 halftime deficit in their season-opener at Centennial Bank Stadium.