
11.9.26 | Football
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Samford wide receiver and kick returner Kevonte Corbin was named the Southern Conference Special Teams Player of the Week when the league released its weekly football awards Monday afternoon.
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In Saturday's 37-35 walk-off win at No. 19 ETSU, Corbin returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown late in the third quarter to pull Samford to within five points at 28-23. He also caught a 27-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter. For the game, Corbin had 214 all-purpose yards.
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For the season, Corbin has 20 catches for 264 yards and a touchdown. On special teams, he has returned nine kickoffs for an average of 32.44 yards per return.
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Samford will play its final home game of the season when the Bulldogs host Western Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 14. The game is set for a 2:30 p.m. start from Pete Hanna Stadium.
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In Saturday's 37-35 walk-off win at No. 19 ETSU, Corbin returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown late in the third quarter to pull Samford to within five points at 28-23. He also caught a 27-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter. For the game, Corbin had 214 all-purpose yards.
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For the season, Corbin has 20 catches for 264 yards and a touchdown. On special teams, he has returned nine kickoffs for an average of 32.44 yards per return.
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Samford will play its final home game of the season when the Bulldogs host Western Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 14. The game is set for a 2:30 p.m. start from Pete Hanna Stadium.
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FOLLOW THE BULLDOGS:
For the latest news and information on Samford football, visit the official website for Samford Athletics at SamfordSports.com. Fans can also follow the Bulldogs on social media at /SamfordFootball (Facebook), @SamfordFootball (Instagram) and @SamfordFootball (Twitter).
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