Troy University Athletics
Devonte Ross Named Sun Belt Special Teams Player of the Week; ULM Kickoff Set for 6 p.m.
9/16/2024 1:00:00 PM | Football
TROY, Ala. – Troy junior Devonte Ross has been named the Sun Belt Conference Football Special Teams Player of the Week after returning a punt for a touchdown at Iowa over the weekend, the league office announced Monday afternoon. Additionally, the league office announced that Troy's game against ULM on Sept. 28 will kickoff at 6 p.m. on ESPN+.
Ross, who finished with 219 all-purpose yards, brought out the boo-birds at Kinnick Stadium when he took a Rhys Dakin punt 77 yards for a touchdown with a minute remaining in the opening half to give Troy a 14-10 lead at the break.
It was Troy's first punt return for a touchdown since Cedarius Rookard's 58-yard return at Nebraska in 2018 and Troy's longest punt return for a touchdown since Leodis McKelvin's 84-yard return at FIU in 2007.
Ross also had a strong case for offensive player of the week after finishing with five catches for 142 yards and two touchdowns. The Cartersville, Ga., native caught a 63-yard touchdown pass from Matthew Caldwell in the second quarter and followed with a 62-yard touchdown reception from Tucker Kilcrease in the third quarter.
Troy hosts Florida A&M in The Vet on Saturday at 6 p.m. Tickets are available by visiting TroyTrojans.com/FBTickets.
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