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Xavier Jones, Pat Nelson Named AAC Players Of The Week

PostPosted: Mon Sep 09, 2019 10:42 pm
by PonyPride
From SMUMustangs.com:

Jones, Nelson Named Conference Players Of The Week

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (The American/SMU) – After leading the Mustangs to a 49-27 victory over North Texas on Saturday, Xavier Jones and Patrick Nelson were named American Athletic Conference Players of the Week, league officials announced Monday.

Jones produced his second straight outing with three rushing touchdowns, and currently leads the nation with six total. Overall, Jones registered 127 yards off 16 carries in the win.

This is the third career game for the senior with three rushing touchdowns, and the eighth career multi-rush touchdown game for Jones. Jones now has 28 career rushing touchdowns, placing him fifth all-time at SMU, while his 2,343 career rushing yards place him 11th and his 168 points scored rank him 18th.

Defensively, Nelson led the Mustangs with a career-high 2.0 sacks and an interception for 19 yards, the third of his career. He also added seven tackles.

The Mustangs host Texas State Saturday at 6 p.m. on ESPN3.