Indiana University Athletics
Penix Picks Up Second Big Ten Freshman of the Week Honor
9/30/2019 10:30:00 AM | Football
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana redshirt freshman quarterback Michael Penix Jr. earned Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors for the second time in his three games, the conference announced Monday morning.
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In his first-career road start at No. 25 Michigan State, Penix finished 33-of-42 (78.6 percent) for 286 yards with a career-best three passing touchdowns and one rushing TD, the first of his career.
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The Tampa native completed a school-record 20-straight passes, the second-longest streak in Big Ten history behind Chuck Long's 22-consecutive completions in 1984.
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Penix led the IU offense to season-highs against the Spartans defense in points (31), total yardage (356) and passing yardage.
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Overall, the left-hander is 71-of-102 (69.6) for 809 yards (269.7 per game) with six scores and two interceptions. He also owns 75 rushing yards and the touchdown.
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The Hoosiers (3-2) are off this week and return to the field on Saturday, Oct. 12, for a Homecoming matchup against Rutgers. Kickoff is set for noon EDT.
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