ULM Warhawks

MONROE, La. – ULM sophomore quarterback Caleb Evans, who accounted for 403 yards total offense and five touchdowns in leading ULM to a 52-45 victory over Appalachian State, has been named Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Week, while junior wide receiver/kick returner Marcus Green, who accounted for 191 all-purpose yards and two scores against the Mountaineers, has been selected Special Teams Player of the Week.
 
The 6-foot-2, 210-pound Evans recorded his fourth 300-yard passing game of the season, completing 24-of-32 throws for 356 yards and three scores against App State. He connected on scoring passes of 21 and 50 yards to RJ Turner and 39 yards to Marcus Green. His three TD passes tied his career high. His 50-yard TD strike to Turner with 23 seconds left proved to be the game winner. Evans also rushed nine times for 47 yards, including TD runs of 7 and 2 yards. He led the Warhawks to scores on each of their last four drives (3 TDs and a field goal).
 
It marks the second time this season Evans has earned Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Week honors (previously vs. Louisiana Lafayette). In addition, he has been selected as one of the Manning Award eight "Stars of the Week" for the third time this season (previously vs. ULL and Texas State).
 
"Other than the one interception, Caleb Evans had an efficient game, throwing and running the football," ULM head coach Matt Viator said. "Caleb displayed a lot of poise and made some really clutch plays against App State. He's improving each and every week, especially in terms of his pocket presence.
 
"The offensive line provided good protection, the receivers made plays downfield and we ran the ball effectively. When you produce close to 600 yards total offense against App State, you're doing something right."
 
The 5-8, 191-pound Green averaged 27.3 yards per touch against the Mountaineers (7 touches for 191 yards). He returned two kickoffs for 117 yards, including a 95-yard runback for a touchdown early in the second quarter, as the Warhawks jumped out to a 21-3 lead. It marked Green's third kickoff return for a TD this season, setting ULM's single-season record and tying him for the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision lead. His 95-yard return is the fifth-longest in school history. He returned one punt for 12 yards. Green also had four receptions for 62 yards, including a 39-yard TD grab from Evans late in the first quarter.
 
It marks the third time this season Green has earned Sun Belt Special Teams Player of the Week honors (previously vs. Coastal Carolina and Georgia State).
 
"Marcus Green has three kickoff returns for touchdowns in conference games this season, and that's a remarkable feat," Viator said. "He's a very talented and explosive player.
 
"The kickoff return for touchdown was a great individual effort combined with great execution from the kickoff return unit, as Marcus went the distance untouched. App State entered Saturday's game ranked first in the Sun Belt in kickoff coverage, so give our squad a lot of credit."
 
The Sun Belt also announced ESPN2 will televise ULM's Nov. 18 game at No. 10/10 Auburn, with kickoff set for 11 a.m. CT.