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Following a record-setting performance on Saturday, Mississippi State RB Kylin Hill has been named the SEC Offensive Player of the Week.
The junior RB tallied 234 yards and 3 TDs against Arkansas, which led the Bulldogs as they set school records for rushing yards in a conference game (460) and total yards (640). In the 54-24 win over the Razorbacks, Hill reclaimed his position as the SEC�s leading rusher with 1,027 yards on the season.�
While breaking off runs of 62, 58 and 37 yards, Hill became the first player in school history with over 230 rushing yards and three touchdowns in a game. With 198 yards in the first half, Hill set an MSU record for yards in a half. The Columbus native showed off his physical running style on Saturday with 110 yards after contact on his way to averaging 11.1 yards per carry.�
The SEC weekly honor is Hill’s second of his career and first this season.
With the performance, Hill surpassed the 2,000-yard mark for his career and picked up his SEC-leading sixth 100-yard rushing game of the season.
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