Matt Corral earns national award after record-setting Week 3 performance
Ole Miss quarterback Matt Corral’s monster game against Tulane on Saturday night has resulted in a national award.
The 6-2, 205-pound junior accounted for 7 touchdowns against the Green Wave, leading the Rebels to a 61-21 victory.
For his efforts, Corral has been named the Walter Camp National Offensive Player of the Week.
Ole Miss QB Matt Corral & Notre Dame DB Kyle Hamilton are Walter Camp National Offensive & Defensive Players of the Week
— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) September 19, 2021
For the game, Corral completed 23-of-31 passes for 335 yards and 3 touchdowns, while adding 68 yards and 4 touchdowns on the ground.
Also recognized for his play this week was Notre Dame defensive back Kyle Hamilton.
The 6-4, 220-pound junior safety recorded 10 tackles, 2 pass break-ups, and an interception in a win over Purdue, which garnered him Walter Camp National Defensive Player of the Week honors.