Justice Hansen – Noteworthy
OCT 22 SUN BELT CO-OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Justice Hansen, Arkansas State (Sr., QB, Edmond, Okla.)…Senior quarterback Justice Hansen was responsible for five touchdowns and 333 yards total offense while also breaking the Arkansas State school record for career passing touchdowns during the Red Wolves’ 51-35 victory over Georgia State. The Edmond, Okla., native completed three touchdown passes, running his career total to 70 that gave him the sixth most in Sun Belt Conference history. Hansen, who completed 17-of-28 passes without an interception, passed for 257 yards and added 76 yards and a pair of touchdowns on the ground. His two rushing touchdowns tied his career high and his five touchdowns responsible for were only one shy of his career best. He completed multiple touchdown passes for the third time this season and 21st time of his career, and he passed for at least 200 yards for the fourth time this year and 23rd time of his career. – Sun Belt Football
Tajhea Chambers – Noteworthy
OCT 22 SUN BELT DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Tajhea Chambers, Arkansas State (So., LB, Gordon, Ga.)…Sophomore linebacker Tajhea Chambers recorded seven tackles and a career-high two fumble recoveries, including one he returned 34 yards for his first career touchdown, during Arkansas State’s 51-35 victory over Georgia State. His first recovery stopped a Georgia State drive that reached A-State’s 20-yard line, helping preserve a 20-7 Red Wolves lead. His touchdown score on his second recovery gave A-State a 34-7 lead they took into halftime. Two of Chambers’ seven tackles, which were the second most on the team, also came on fourth-down plays that ended Georgia State drives. The Gordon, Ga., native now has four career fumble recoveries to his credit, while his 45 tackles this season are the third most on the squad. – Sun Belt Football