Texas announces program players of the game from the win over ULM
As it has every Monday, the Texas Longhorns announced the internal program players of the game from the Longhorns’ 51-3 win over the ULM Warhawks.
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Kelvin Banks and Jaydon Blue were the offensive players of the game. Anthony Hill and Liona Lefau earned defensive player of the game honors. On special teams, Ethan Burke and Alfred Collins received accolades for their play in the third phase.
Banks, a junior left tackle, was on the field for 65 snaps according to Pro Football Focus. He earned an offensive grade from PFF of 72.7, good for second on the team among players who saw 15 or more snaps. Banks has allowed one pressure this season, according to PFF.
Blue, a junior running back, had 25 carries for 124 yards and three touchdowns versus ULM. He also added a three-yard receiving touchdown early in the contest for four total scores.
Hill, a sophomore linebacker, tallied three total tackles including a tackle for loss and a sack. He also recorded an interception that he returned for a touchdown, though the points were taken off the board due to a ticky-tack block in the back penalty.
Lefau, a sophomore linebacker, led the team in tackles with six. He also recorded a sack and a tackle for loss, and made the initial hit that netted a safety for the Longhorns in the third quarter.
Collins, a senior defensive tackle, was credited with the blocked field goal on ULM’s 45-yard attempt at the end of the first half. He finished with three tackles and a tackle for loss.
Burke had three tackles, one tackle for loss, and a pass breakup in regular defensive play. Though Collins was credited with the blocked kick in the stat sheet, Burke appeared to have gotten his hands on the ball as well.
Offensive Players of the Game
Colorado State: Gunnar Helm, Cameron Williams
Michigan: Quinn Ewers, Gunnar Helm
UTSA: Arch Manning
Defensive Players of the Game
Colorado State: Jaylon Guilbeau, Michael Taaffe
Michigan: Andrew Mukuba, Vernon Broughton
UTSA: Colin Simmons, Michael Taaffe
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Special Teams Players of the Game
Colorado State: Bert Auburn, Gavin Holmes
Michigan: Liona Lefau
UTSA: DeAndre Moore
