Hudson Named SCAC Offensive Player of the Week

SUWANEE, Ga. - Austin College football player Barrett Hudson has been named the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week following an outstanding game on the road against Lyon College, the league office has announced.

Hudson, a freshman runningback from Katy, had a huge performance to help lead the 'Roos to their first win of the season, a 35-17 conference road victory at Lyon. He only carried the ball 11 times, but gained a whopping 240 yards for an average of nearly 22 yards-per-carry, and had three touchdowns of at least 71 yards. The 240 rushing yards are believed to be the 13th-most in a single game in SCAC history.

Hudson's first score came from 75 yards, with each of his next two touchdowns coming from 71 yards. With his big rushing performance, the first-year runner moved into first in the SCAC in rushing on the season and is currently averaging 88.2 yards per game.