LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Fresno State senior wide receiver Nikko Remigio has been named to the Week 9 Paul Hornung Award honor roll, the organization announced on Tuesday.
Remigio helped Fresno State to a 32-28 comeback win against San Diego State with 10 receptions for 126 yards and two touchdowns. His numbers last weekend were the most in a game of his Bulldog career (receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns). One of his touchdowns was the eventual game-winning score as Jake Haener connected with Remigio for a 37-yard touchdown pass.
Remigio also had one kickoff return for 30 yards against the Aztecs.
On the season, Remigio leads the conference and ranks 20th in the FBS in all-purpose yards, averaging 131.38 all-purpose yards per game.
The Paul Hornung Award presented by Texas Roadhouse, now in its 13th season, is given annually to the most versatile player in major college football by the Louisville Sports Commission. The Award pays tribute to the late football legend and Louisville native Paul Hornung. The winner and his family will be honored at the annual Paul Hornung Award dinner in downtown Louisville in March 2023.
College football fans nationwide have the opportunity to vote for their favorite player during the regular season and again during the bowl season. Online fan voting powered by Texas Roadhouse is now open HERE and factors into the selection of the finalists and winner.