University of Northern Iowa Athletics
Kolarevic, McElvain Earn Player of the Week Honors
9/29/2019 9:09:00 PM | Football
ST. LOUIS – Two UNI football players earned Missouri Valley Football Conference Player of the Week honors, the conference announced Sunday.
Will McElvain earned Newcomer of the Week honors for the second time this season, and Chris Kolarevic earned Defensive Player of the Week honors in his first game back after a season-ending injury in the middle of last year.
McElvain threw for 219 yards and two touchdowns on 16-of-29 passing at No. 5 Weber State. He also ran for 105 yards on 16 carries to lead the Panther rushing attack. He is the first UNI player to have a 100-yard rushing game and is the tallied the most rushing yards and touchdown passes that the tough Weber State defense has allowed this season, including two FBS opponents.
Kolarevic saw his first action since the South Dakota game on Oct. 18, 2018. In limited action, he tallied four tackles and a sack. He helped UNI hold Weber State to just one offensive yard in the second half and -7 yards in the third quarter.
The Panthers return home for the Valley football opener against Youngstown State Saturday at the UNI-Dome at 4 p.m. for homecoming. Tickets are available by visiting UNIPanthers.com/Tickets.
Will McElvain earned Newcomer of the Week honors for the second time this season, and Chris Kolarevic earned Defensive Player of the Week honors in his first game back after a season-ending injury in the middle of last year.
McElvain threw for 219 yards and two touchdowns on 16-of-29 passing at No. 5 Weber State. He also ran for 105 yards on 16 carries to lead the Panther rushing attack. He is the first UNI player to have a 100-yard rushing game and is the tallied the most rushing yards and touchdown passes that the tough Weber State defense has allowed this season, including two FBS opponents.
Kolarevic saw his first action since the South Dakota game on Oct. 18, 2018. In limited action, he tallied four tackles and a sack. He helped UNI hold Weber State to just one offensive yard in the second half and -7 yards in the third quarter.
The Panthers return home for the Valley football opener against Youngstown State Saturday at the UNI-Dome at 4 p.m. for homecoming. Tickets are available by visiting UNIPanthers.com/Tickets.
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