Nyheim Hines on Hornung Award Honor Roll for 2nd Straight Week

After his performance against Pitt, NC State Running Back Nyheim Hines was named to the Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll for the second straight week in a row.

NC State running back / return specialist Nyheim Hines led the Wolfpack to a 35-17 road win over Pitt with 249 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns. Hines set the tempo early with two, first-quarter touchdowns – an 83-yard run and a 92-yard punt return. For the game, he tallied 16 carries for 135 yards, two receptions for five yards, one kick return for 15 yards, and two punt returns for 94 yards. NC State is 6-1 on the season, ranked No. 16 and sits atop the ACC Atlantic Division at 4-0. (Link)

The Paul Hornung Award has been handed out since 2010, and the mission of the Paul Hornung Award is to recognize and reward versatile, high-level performers in major college football (Football Bowl Subdivision team member).