Michigan’s Chris Evans leads National Team alums

By Annmarie Toler | Posted 9/25/2017

Photo via Michigan Football Twitter 

Check out how former U.S National Team alums fared last weekend in college football, and who will be named USA Football's U.S. National Team College Player of the Week.

Chris Evans, Michigan running back

Evans has been named USA Football's College Player of the Week.

Evans, who was on the U-19 National Team in 2016, had 14 rushing attempts for 97 yards and two touchdowns, including a 49-yarder, and added two receptions for 28 yards during the Wolverines’ 28-10 win at Purdue.

Dwayne Haskins, Ohio State quarterback

Haskins was the MVP for the U.S. U-19 National Team in 2016, going 12-of-16 for 154 yards and two touchdowns.

During the Buckeyes’ 54-21 win Saturday over UNLV, three of Ohio State’s quarterbacks saw playing time.

Haskins, a redshirt freshman, stepped in for J.T. Barrett late in the second quarter. He completed 15 of 23 passes for 228 yards and two touchdowns, along with six rushes for 20 yards.

DeAndre Pierce, Boise State cornerback

Pierce was part of the U.S. U-19 National Team that defeated Canada in the 2016 International Bowl.

During Boise State’s 42-23 loss to Virginia on Friday, Pierce total nine tackles, five solo and four assisted tackles.

 

RELATED: Week 3: Check out how these National Team alums fared in college football

 

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