Leonard Fournette Named SEC Offensive Player Of The Week

Following his dominant performance against Ole Miss on Saturday night, LSU running back Leonard Fournette was named SEC offensive player of the week by the conference on Monday.

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OFFENSE:
Leonard Fournette, RB, LSU

Set the LSU record with 284 rushing yards on just 16 carries in 38-21 win over Ole Miss.

The 284 yards ties for 10th in SEC history ... Scored on runs of 59, 76 and 78 yards as he averaged a school record 17.8 yards per carry (based on minimum of 15 carries).

Add three receptions for 25 yards as he became just the fifth player in school history to surpass the 300-yard all-purpose mark (he had 309 for the game).

Extended his school record for 200-yard rushing games to five for his career ... Rushed for 100+ yards for 19 time.

First action since the Auburn game on Sept. 24.

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