UCLA football star Wayne Knight earns 2nd weekly award in 3-week span.
UCLAHe was also selected after his 3-touchdown debut at Cal." "Knight led a dominant performance for UCLA in the run game this past Saturday, totaling 177 yards on 18 carries (9.8 yards per carry) with two touchdowns.
That total was the second-highest of his career, and it marked his third straight game with multiple running TDs. Knight added 52 yards on three kickoff returns and 23 receiving yards on three receptions to finish with 252 all-purpose yards," UCLA Athletics stated in a news release .
"The Paul Hornung Award presented by Texas Roadhouse is handed out annually to the most versatile player in college football. Knight was a member of the Hornung Award preseason watch list in 2026 after finishing as a finalist for the award in 2025 at James Madison...
native has had a blistering start to the season, recording 345 rushing yards and eight touchdowns over his first three games of 2026. He is leading the FBS in total touchdowns (8), average yards per carry (8.85), and scoring (48 points).
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- UCLA football star Wayne Knight earns 2nd weekly award in 3-week span.
- "This is the 2nd time in 3 weeks that Knight has been tabbed the Hornung Player of the Week.
- Only three weeks into the 2026 college football season, one UCLA player is being recognized for his stellar play for a second time this season.
- Senior running back Wayne Knight was awarded Tuesday morning with the Paul Hornung National Player of the Week accolade following his performance during a 52-38 win against Purdue on Saturday night at the Rose Bowl.