University of Houston Athletics
Cougars Capture Two American Honors
10/25/2021 10:00:00 AM | Football
Jones, Mutin recognized among weekly award winners
HOUSTON – Houston Football brought home two weekly American Athletic Conference honors with Donavan Mutin being named Defensive Player of the Week and Marcus Jones earning Special Teams Player of the Week, the league office announced Monday.
Mutin, a junior linebacker from Spring, Texas, forced two fumbles in Saturday's 31-24 overtime victory against East Carolina, including the game-clincher on the Pirates' second play of extra time to seal Houston's sixth consecutive win.
Jones, a senior cornerback from Enterprise, Alabama, recorded a 98-yard kick return touchdown in Houston's one-score victory. The play was the longest in TDECU Stadium history. With the result, Jones became the first player to record a punt and kick return touchdown at TDECU Stadium.
Houston improved to 6-1 overall and 4-0 in American play with the win, setting the stage for a pivotal matchup against No. 19/16 SMU at 6 p.m. Saturday inside TDECU Stadium. The game features two of the remaining three unbeaten teams in American Athletic Conference play.
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Mutin, a junior linebacker from Spring, Texas, forced two fumbles in Saturday's 31-24 overtime victory against East Carolina, including the game-clincher on the Pirates' second play of extra time to seal Houston's sixth consecutive win.
Jones, a senior cornerback from Enterprise, Alabama, recorded a 98-yard kick return touchdown in Houston's one-score victory. The play was the longest in TDECU Stadium history. With the result, Jones became the first player to record a punt and kick return touchdown at TDECU Stadium.
Houston improved to 6-1 overall and 4-0 in American play with the win, setting the stage for a pivotal matchup against No. 19/16 SMU at 6 p.m. Saturday inside TDECU Stadium. The game features two of the remaining three unbeaten teams in American Athletic Conference play.
2021 TICKET INFORMATION
Houston Football mini-plans are still available alongside single-game tickets for remaining home matchups at TDECU Stadium including the in-state contest against the Mustangs. The Veer Package starts as low as $40 with fans choosing tickets to two Houston games. Fans can click here to purchase tickets.
STAY CONNECTED
Follow Houston Football on Twitter and Instagram at @UHCougarFB, and "Like" Houston Cougar Football on Facebook.
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