Rodgers Selected To Paul Hornung Award Weekly Honor Roll

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - University of Massachusetts football senior cornerback and return specialist Isaiah Rodgers was one of four FBS student-athletes from across the country named to the Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll on Monday. Rodgers earned placement based upon his work in the secondary and the return game as Massachusetts defeated Akron, 37-29 on Saturday.

During the win over the Zips, Rodgers provided four tackles, returned an interception for a touchdown, fielded two punt returns for 10 yards and tallied a kickoff return for 17 yards gained.

Rodgers' pick-six, the third of his career, came in the second quarter and gave Massachusetts a 14-7 advantage the team would not relent the remainder of the way. The Tampa, Florida, native stepped in front of a Kato Nelson pass at the UMass 42 yard line and ran untouched 58 yards into the North endzone of McGuirk Alumni Stadium.

The Louisville Sports Commission (LSC) is a Louisville-Kentucky-based 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to create a legacy of economic and social vitality through sports. The LSC attracts, hosts and creates sporting events and activities that brings thousands of athletes, families and fans to our community that provide a positive economic impact to Louisville, promote active lifestyles and help attract and retain a talented workforce for local companies. More information is available online at www.louisvillesports.org.

Massachusetts continues its season at FIU on Sat., Oct. 5 with a 7 p.m. game in Miami, Florida. The team plays at McGuirk Alumni Stadium next on Sat., Oct. 26 with Homecoming against UConn at 3:30 p.m.

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