Johnnie Lang named to Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll

Arkansas State running back Johnnie Lang Jr. was recognized on the Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll following his performance in the win over ULM, the Louisville Sports Commission announced Tuesday.

Lang Jr. became the third player in Sun Belt Conference history, first since 2010, and 15th in FBS since 2000, with a kickoff return, rush and reception for scores in the same game.

Lang returned a kickoff 98 yards to turn a 31-21 lead into a 38-21 lead with 2:48 to play in the third quarter. He rushed for 46 yards, including a 1-yard touchdown and had 51 receiving yards, including an 18-yard touchdown catch.

He finished with 146 yards on three kickoff returns to total 254 all-purpose yards for the game. His 48.6 kickoff return average set a single-game program record.

The Paul Hornung Award, presented by Texas Roadhouse, is now in its 13th season and is given annually to the most versatile player in major college football by the Louisville Sports Commission. A national selection committee comprised of 17 sports journalists and former NFL stars votes for the Paul Hornung Award winner. A fan vote makes up the 18th vote to help decide the winner.

Arkansas State returns to action this week with an Oct. 8 home game against James Madison. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. The game will appear on the NFL Network and can also be heard live on the EAB Red Wolves Sports Network, including flagship station 107.9 FM in the Northeast Arkansas area.

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