Knight and McFall Named Honorable Mention for Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Player of the Week

By: Marc Henry Via Mustang Wire

TYLER, Texas (SPORTyler/SMU) – SMU wide receiver Yamir Knight and running back Derrick McFall have been named honorable mention selections for the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Player of the Week, the organization announced Tuesday.

Knight delivered an explosive performance in the Mustangs’ 45–13 victory over Boston College, hauling in seven receptions for a career-high 162 yards and a touchdown. His yardage total was the most by an SMU receiver in a single game since Rashee Rice’s 180 yards at Tulsa on Oct. 29, 2022. The junior’s effort marked the second 100-yard receiving game of his career. The Delaware native also became the third Mustang to post a 100-yard receiving game this season, joining Jordan Hudson and Romello Brinson.

McFall was a key part of SMU’s dominant rushing attack, recording five catches for 64 yards and adding a career-high three rushing touchdowns. The Tyler, Texas native became the second Mustang this season to score three rushing touchdowns in a game. Before the start of the season, McFall was named to the Doak Walker Award Watch List.

The Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award, established in 2012 by the Tyler Chamber of Commerce and SPORTyler, honors the top offensive player in Division I football who exemplifies the enduring characteristics of legendary Texas running back Earl Campbell: integrity, performance, teamwork, sportsmanship, drive, community, and tenacity, particularly the determination to overcome adversity and injury in pursuit of excellence.

Nominees must also meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Be a graduate of a Texas high school, and/or

• Play collegiate football at a four-year Division I program in Texas.