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Jenkins’ Breakout Performance Leads to Conference Accolades
9/25/2023 12:00:00 PM | Football
Three-touchdown first half propels freshman to Big 12 Newcomer of the Week award
HOUSTON – Houston Football freshman running back Parker Jenkins reeled in Big 12 Conference Newcomer of the Week honors Monday following his three-touchdown performance in the Cougars' non-conference finale against Sam Houston over the weekend.
In his first career start, Jenkins rushed for 105 yards on 20 carries and found the endzone three different times – all in the first half. The freshman became the first Cougar in program history to have three rushing touchdowns in his first start. His three touchdowns in a half also matched the program record
The kinesiology-sports administration major is the line Power 5 freshman to score three rushing touchdowns in a single game. He is also just the third Big 12 freshman this year with a 100+ yard rushing performance.
Jenkins combination of power and speed burst through a Sam Houston defense which had allowed only three touchdowns in two games this season. The Houston native becomes the second Cougar to earn all-conference honors in as many weeks with kick returner Matthew Golden bringing in Special Teams Player of the Week honors last Monday thanks to a 98-yard kickoff return touchdown against TCU.
UP NEXT
Houston will meet Texas Tech at 2:30 p.m., Sept. 30, inside Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. It will be the Cougars' first Big 12 road game.
That game will air on FS2 and can be heard on 950 AM KPRC.
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In his first career start, Jenkins rushed for 105 yards on 20 carries and found the endzone three different times – all in the first half. The freshman became the first Cougar in program history to have three rushing touchdowns in his first start. His three touchdowns in a half also matched the program record
The kinesiology-sports administration major is the line Power 5 freshman to score three rushing touchdowns in a single game. He is also just the third Big 12 freshman this year with a 100+ yard rushing performance.
Jenkins combination of power and speed burst through a Sam Houston defense which had allowed only three touchdowns in two games this season. The Houston native becomes the second Cougar to earn all-conference honors in as many weeks with kick returner Matthew Golden bringing in Special Teams Player of the Week honors last Monday thanks to a 98-yard kickoff return touchdown against TCU.
UP NEXT
Houston will meet Texas Tech at 2:30 p.m., Sept. 30, inside Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. It will be the Cougars' first Big 12 road game.
That game will air on FS2 and can be heard on 950 AM KPRC.
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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