Vanderbilt Wide Receiver Jayden McGowan Named SEC Freshman Of The Week

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Jayden McGowan scoring a 75 yard TD vs. Elon. Photo: Courtesy of Vanderbilt Athletics

Following his first 100-yard performance as a collegiate receiver, Vanderbilt’s Jayden McGowan has been named SEC Freshman of the Week.

The Laurens, South Carolina native becomes the fifth Commodore to earn SEC Freshman of the Week honors since the award was instituted in 2005 and the first since CJ Bolar in November 2018.

McGowan made four catches for 118 yards and a touchdown in Vandy’s 42-31 victory over Elon on Saturday (Sept. 3). The rookie scored his touchdown against the Phoenix on a 75-yard bomb from Mike Wright. It marked the longest pass play for the Commodores since Sept. 7, 2019 (Riley Neal to Chris Pierce).

By eclipsing the 100-yard mark, McGowan became the third Vanderbilt freshman since 2005 to record a 100-yard receiving game. Earl Bennett accomplished the feat three times in 2005, while CJ Duncan reached the mark once in 2014.

McGowan and the Commodores will put their 2-0 record on the line this Saturday (Sept. 10) against No. 23 Wake Forest. Kickoff at Vandy’s FirstBank Stadium is set for 11 a.m. CT and tickets are on sale now.

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