By Cord Rankin
MVFC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK FOR SEPTEMBER 9
https://valley-football.org/news/2024/9/8/missouri-valley-football-players-of-the-week-9-9-2024.aspx
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Indiana State quarterback Elijah Owens was named the Missouri Valley Football’s Newcomer of the Week following his performance this past weekend at Eastern Illinois.
Owens put together the best performance of his collegiate career on Saturday evening as the redshirt freshman quarterback went 30-of-37 through the air for 260 yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions. The Jacksonville, Ill. native completed passes to nine different receivers in the game with touchdown passes to Rashad Rochelle, Plez Lawrence, and Zavion Taylor, while adding a team-high 44 rushing yards in the loss.
The quarterback was at his best late in the game completing 12-of-13 passes in the final Indiana State drive of the game. He connected with five different receivers on the drive before keeping his composure late and finding Taylor for a nine-yard touchdown reception to cut the game down to a one-score contest.
Owens’ 30 completions were the most by an Indiana State quarterback since the 2016 season, while his three touchdown passes were the most since 2022.
It marks Owens’ first Player of the Week nod of the 2024 season as the Sycamores are set to make their home debut this weekend against Dayton on Saturday, September 14. Kickoff between Indiana State and the Flyers is set for 6 p.m. ET with the game set to be carried live on ESPN+ and 105.5 The Legend.
Indiana State Season Tickets On Sale Now
Season ticket membership renewals and new season ticket memberships remain on sale online for the upcoming 2024 season.
Season tickets for the six ISU home football games will start at $60 for adults and $30 for youth. Faculty, staff, seniors, and members of the I-Club can purchase tickets for $55.
Additionally, anyone who renews or buys a reserved seat in Section F will have the option to rent a seat chairback for the season. Chairback rentals are available for $20.
Access to Touchdown Corner is available with Varsity Club status starting at just $125. Contact the Sycamore Athletic Fund at 812-237-6134 for more information.
Indiana State will employ mobile ticketing as the default option for all home games during the 2024 football season, enabling contactless entry into athletics venues. Offering greater convenience and safety, fans can access their ticket online and transfer to family and friends. Fans will also have the option to get their tickets printed for an additional $5 charge.
For more information on season tickets, fans can contact Assistant Manager of Athletic Ticketing Grant Manning by phone at 812-237-8972 or via email at Grant.Manning@indstate.edu. Fans can also call 877-ISU-TIXS or email ISU-Tickets@indstate.edu. Fans have the opportunity to also buy or renew season tickets online by clicking HERE.
Follow the Sycamores
For the latest information on Sycamore Football, visit GoSycamores.com. You can also find the team on social media, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Fans can also receive updates on Sycamore Athletics by downloading the March On App from both the App Store and the Google Play Store.
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