Mustangs' RJ Maryland earns ACC Receiver of the Week award

SMU Mustangs tight end RJ Maryland earns ACC Receiver of the Week after a standout performance, including a game-winning touchdown, in SMU's comeback victory against Nevada.

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SMU's tight end RJ Maryland received the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Receiver of the Week award, his first such recognition in his career. He is also the first SMU athlete to be honored with a weekly award by the conference.

Maryland's standout performance was crucial in SMU's comeback victory against Nevada. He made a career-high eight catches for 162 yards, including the game-winning 34-yard touchdown in the final quarter.

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This touchdown catch brought his career total to 14, matching the SMU record for receiving touchdowns by a tight end. His 162 receiving yards were the highest single-game total since Rashee Rice's 180-yard game in 2022.

Maryland's preseason recognition included being placed on the Mackey Award Watch List and receiving College Football Network Preseason All-America honors.

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