The record-setting night of Jerod Evans (No. 7) did not go unnoticed.
The Trinity Valley Community College quarterback has been named the NJCAA Offensive Player of the Week for his performance in a 61-32 win against Kilgore College Saturday night.
Evans threw a school record seven touchdown passes in the win. The 6-4 Mansfield sophomore completed 21-of-26 passes for 365 yards. He also rushed for 58 yards and a touchdown.
For the season, Evans has completed 118-of-194 passes for 1,918 yards and 22 touchdowns. He is the nation’s leader in virtually every passing category. He has also rushed for 332 yards and three touchdowns.
Evans and the 3-2 Cardinals are scheduled to be at home Saturday against Texas A&T (formerly SE Prep) at 5 p.m.