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Golden Breaks Away for Big 12 Honors
9/18/2023 12:00:00 PM | Football
98-yard kick return touchdown earns Golden first Big 12 weekly honor
HOUSTON – University of Houston wide receiver Matthew Golden registered the program's first Big 12 Conference weekly award by being named Special Teams Player of the Week, announced by the league on Monday.
Golden, who returned a second quarter kickoff 98 yards for a touchdown against TCU on Saturday, finished the game with 132 yards of kick return yardage on three returns and had four receptions for 56 yards.
The 98-yard kick return touchdown was the longest play for the Cougars in the young season and was the first kickoff return TD by a Cougar since Jayce Rogers' 100-yard return at Memphis (Oct. 7, 2022).
The kick return TD was the sophomore's first-career special teams touchdown and Houston's nation-leading seventh since 2019. It was the 19th special teams touchdown for the Cougars since 2008, which is tied for second nationally (San Diego State), and the 30th in the history of the program.
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Golden, who returned a second quarter kickoff 98 yards for a touchdown against TCU on Saturday, finished the game with 132 yards of kick return yardage on three returns and had four receptions for 56 yards.
The 98-yard kick return touchdown was the longest play for the Cougars in the young season and was the first kickoff return TD by a Cougar since Jayce Rogers' 100-yard return at Memphis (Oct. 7, 2022).
The kick return TD was the sophomore's first-career special teams touchdown and Houston's nation-leading seventh since 2019. It was the 19th special teams touchdown for the Cougars since 2008, which is tied for second nationally (San Diego State), and the 30th in the history of the program.
UP NEXT
Houston continues its brief homestand and closes out its non-conference schedule as it plays host to Sam Houston at 6 p.m., Saturday, inside TDECU Stadium. Tickets are on sale for as low as $20 by clicking here. Mini plans are also available starting as low as $66.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference. Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win in the Big 12.
Click here to rise and be counted.
JOIN The 46ers and The HUDDLE
Fans are invited to join the 46ers and the Huddle to directly support Houston Football. Members provide financial support directly to Houston Football for needs beyond operating budget. For more information about the 46ers and the Huddle, call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4684) or click here.
STAY CONNECTED
Follow Houston Football on Twitter and Instagram at @UHCougarFB, and "Like" Houston Cougar Football on Facebook.
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