Buchanan Earns Second Special Teams Player of the Week Award

Buchanan Earns Second Special Teams Player of the Week Award

11/18/2024 12:00:00 PM | Football

Buck Buchanan named Special Teams Player of the Week after four-field goal performance

By: Stephen Featherston

RUSTON – Junior kicker Buck Buchanan was named the Conference CUSA Special Teams Player of the Week for the second time this season, following his four-field goal game against WKU, announced by the league office on Monday.

Buchanan accounted for all 12 of LA Tech's points, helping the Bulldogs earn a 12-7 upset win over league-leading WKU. The Texas native finished the afternoon 4-of-5 on field goal attempts, connecting from 35, 42, 28, and 24 yards.

Buchanan's four-field goal day marked his third multi-made field goal game of the season. He has connected on six field goals from 35+ yards, and three from 40+ yards. The third-year Bulldog is tied for the CUSA lead with 12 makes, while his 57-yarder at NC State is tied for the longest in the CUSA this season. He leads the team in scoring with 59 points.

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